The Lake Country Black Finishing Waffle Pro Pad is a finishing foam pad with Lake Country's convoluted waffle face, made for DA and rotary polishers. Use it to refine paint after cutting, with a waffle texture that helps the pad run cooler.
Key Features & Benefits
🔹 Finishing Foam – Lake Country rates this Waffle Pro color as Finishing.
🔹 Convoluted Waffle Face – The wavy waffle texture lets air flow underneath the pad to release heat.
🔹 Reduces Skipping – The convoluted foam reduces surface friction, so you can run the pad flat on the paint with better control.
🔹 DA or Rotary – Lake Country lists random orbital DA and rotary polishers as recommended tools for Waffle Pro pads.
How to Use
Step 1: Wash and decontaminate the paint, then inspect it under good lighting. Tape off trim, badges, and sharp body lines.
Step 2: Use the 3.5-inch pad on a 3-inch backing plate, the 5.5-inch on a 5-inch, or the 6.5-inch on a 6-inch. Center the pad on the hook-and-loop plate.
Step 3: Prime the pad with a light, even coat of finishing polish across the face, then add a few small drops for the first section.
Step 4: Test a small area first. Work one small section at a time with slow, overlapping passes, keeping the pad flat on the paint.
Step 5: Wipe off residue with a clean microfiber towel and inspect. For the final step, follow with the Blue Waffle Pro pad.
Pro Tip: Keep a dedicated set of finishing pads for finishing only. Using them with heavier compounds can leave residue in the foam that works against a clean final finish.
Pad Care
Lake Country recommends washing foam pads in a pad washer with a pad cleaning powder, rinsing with clean water, and air drying. You can also machine wash pads on a gentle cycle in cold or warm water, no more than 10 pads at a time. Avoid hot water, which can shrink the hook-and-loop backing. Don't use a pressure washer or high-pressure compressed air on foam.
Why We Love It
The Black Waffle Pro takes paint from corrected to glossy. Its waffle face keeps it cool and gliding, on DA or rotary.
Works Best With
✅ Sonax Perfect Finish – A finishing polish designed to be used with a less aggressive foam or microfiber finishing pad.
✅ Koch Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 – An ultra-fine finishing compound made for use on a soft foam finishing pad as the last step after correction.
✅ Lake Country Orange Waffle Pro Pad – The Waffle Pro heavy cutting pad, for the step before finishing.
✅ Lake Country Blue Finessing Waffle Pro Pad – The Waffle Pro finessing pad, for the final step.
✅ Lake Country System 4000 DA Orbital Pad Washer – Lake Country's pad washer, the cleaning method it recommends.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Question: How do the Waffle Pro colors compare?
💡 Answer: Lake Country lists Waffle Pro colors as White Compounding, Orange Heavy Cutting, Black Finishing, and Blue Finessing.
❓ Question: What machines can I use it on?
💡 Answer: Lake Country lists random orbital DA and rotary polishers.
❓ Question: What size backing plate do I need?
💡 Answer: 3-inch for the 3.5-inch pad, 5-inch for the 5.5-inch, and 6-inch for the 6.5-inch.
Technical Specifications
📏 Pad Size: 3.5", 5.5", and 6.5" diameter (sold in singles and multi-packs)
🔧 Backing Plate: 3.5" pad fits a 3" plate; 5.5" fits 5"; 6.5" fits 6"
🛠 Material: Convoluted (waffle) foam
🚗 Application Type: Finishing
⚙️ Machine Compatibility: Random orbital DA and rotary polishers
🔗 Attachment: Hook and loop
Warranty Information
Lake Country Manufacturing warrants its products against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for 60 days from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated on the product. Normal wear and tear, improper use, and abuse are not covered. To make a claim, contact Car Supplies Warehouse with your proof of purchase and a description of the defect.
The Lake Country Black Finishing Waffle Pro Pad is a finishing foam pad with Lake Country's convoluted waffle face, made for DA and rotary polishers. Use it to refine paint after cutting, with a waffle texture that helps the pad run cooler.
Key Features & Benefits
🔹 Finishing Foam – Lake Country rates this Waffle Pro color as Finishing.
🔹 Convoluted Waffle Face – The wavy waffle texture lets air flow underneath the pad to release heat.
🔹 Reduces Skipping – The convoluted foam reduces surface friction, so you can run the pad flat on the paint with better control.
🔹 DA or Rotary – Lake Country lists random orbital DA and rotary polishers as recommended tools for Waffle Pro pads.
How to Use
Step 1: Wash and decontaminate the paint, then inspect it under good lighting. Tape off trim, badges, and sharp body lines.
Step 2: Use the 3.5-inch pad on a 3-inch backing plate, the 5.5-inch on a 5-inch, or the 6.5-inch on a 6-inch. Center the pad on the hook-and-loop plate.
Step 3: Prime the pad with a light, even coat of finishing polish across the face, then add a few small drops for the first section.
Step 4: Test a small area first. Work one small section at a time with slow, overlapping passes, keeping the pad flat on the paint.
Step 5: Wipe off residue with a clean microfiber towel and inspect. For the final step, follow with the Blue Waffle Pro pad.
Pro Tip: Keep a dedicated set of finishing pads for finishing only. Using them with heavier compounds can leave residue in the foam that works against a clean final finish.
Pad Care
Lake Country recommends washing foam pads in a pad washer with a pad cleaning powder, rinsing with clean water, and air drying. You can also machine wash pads on a gentle cycle in cold or warm water, no more than 10 pads at a time. Avoid hot water, which can shrink the hook-and-loop backing. Don't use a pressure washer or high-pressure compressed air on foam.
Why We Love It
The Black Waffle Pro takes paint from corrected to glossy. Its waffle face keeps it cool and gliding, on DA or rotary.
Works Best With
✅ Sonax Perfect Finish – A finishing polish designed to be used with a less aggressive foam or microfiber finishing pad.
✅ Koch Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 – An ultra-fine finishing compound made for use on a soft foam finishing pad as the last step after correction.
✅ Lake Country Orange Waffle Pro Pad – The Waffle Pro heavy cutting pad, for the step before finishing.
✅ Lake Country Blue Finessing Waffle Pro Pad – The Waffle Pro finessing pad, for the final step.
✅ Lake Country System 4000 DA Orbital Pad Washer – Lake Country's pad washer, the cleaning method it recommends.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Question: How do the Waffle Pro colors compare?
💡 Answer: Lake Country lists Waffle Pro colors as White Compounding, Orange Heavy Cutting, Black Finishing, and Blue Finessing.
❓ Question: What machines can I use it on?
💡 Answer: Lake Country lists random orbital DA and rotary polishers.
❓ Question: What size backing plate do I need?
💡 Answer: 3-inch for the 3.5-inch pad, 5-inch for the 5.5-inch, and 6-inch for the 6.5-inch.
Technical Specifications
📏 Pad Size: 3.5", 5.5", and 6.5" diameter (sold in singles and multi-packs)
🔧 Backing Plate: 3.5" pad fits a 3" plate; 5.5" fits 5"; 6.5" fits 6"
🛠 Material: Convoluted (waffle) foam
🚗 Application Type: Finishing
⚙️ Machine Compatibility: Random orbital DA and rotary polishers
🔗 Attachment: Hook and loop
Warranty Information
Lake Country Manufacturing warrants its products against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for 60 days from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated on the product. Normal wear and tear, improper use, and abuse are not covered. To make a claim, contact Car Supplies Warehouse with your proof of purchase and a description of the defect.