Heavy Cut Foam Pad

The Americana Heavy Cut Foam Pad delivers strong cutting performance for moderate defect removal during paint correction. Its open-cell foam construction and signature ventilation holes help improve airflow and manage heat during extended polishing sessions.

Designed as a versatile heavy cut pad, it pairs with Americana Heavy Cut, Medium Cut, and Fine Cut Compounds depending on the correction needed and desired finish.

What Sets It Apart

• Moderate Cutting Power: Designed to correct moderate paint defects while maintaining versatile one-step potential.
• Open-Cell Foam Technology: Promotes airflow to help reduce heat buildup during polishing.
• Signature Ventilation Holes: Help improve cooling during extended polishing sessions.
• Durable Construction: Built for repeated polishing cycles when properly maintained.

What It Corrects

Designed for moderate paint correction, including:

• Moderate swirl marks
• Moderate to light scratches
• Oxidation
• Light etching

Recommended Pairings

• Americana Heavy Cut Compound
• Americana Medium Cut Compound
• Americana Fine Cut

Machine Compatibility

Recommended for long-throw dual-action (DA) polishers.

See the Heavy Cut Foam Pad in the Paint Correction System

See where the Heavy Cut Foam Pad fits within Americana Global's paint correction system and how it compares with more aggressive cutting pad options. The Heavy Cut Foam Pad is discussed at approximately 0:42.

Available Sizes

• 3"
• 5"
• 6"

Care Instructions

Clean the pad between passes using compressed air or a pad brush to help maintain performance.

Do not machine wash or machine dry.