The Lake Country SDO Black Finishing Mini Pads bring Lake Country's Standard Duty Orbital (SDO) foam to 1-inch and 2-inch backing plates. They're made for mini polishers and the tight spots full-size pads can't reach, such as pillars, mirrors, and intricate body lines.

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Key Features & Benefits

🔹 Finishing Foam – Lake Country rates black as Finishing, the least aggressive of the three SDO foam pads.

🔹 Sized for 1" and 2" Backing Plates – Sold in packs for 1-inch and 2-inch plates, the small sizes Lake Country makes for mini and micro polishers.

🔹 Same Foams as HDO – Lake Country builds SDO pads with the same engineered foams as its HDO line.

🔹 Center Ventilated and Tapered – The center hole helps release heat from the foam, and the tapered edge resists pad rolling and keeps the pad rotating.

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: Attach the pad, centered, to a matching 1-inch or 2-inch hook-and-loop backing plate on your mini polisher.

Step 3: Prime the pad with a small amount of product, then add a drop or two for the first area. Small pads need very little.

Step 4: Work slowly in small areas, keeping the pad flat and watching edges and body lines closely.

Step 5: Wipe off residue with a clean microfiber towel and inspect.

Pro Tip: Lake Country notes that at 2 inches and below, foam and microfiber pads are generally all you need, and they work in either rotary or orbital mode at this size.

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 finish in tight areas should match the rest of the paint. The SDO Black minis bring Lake Country's finishing foam to 1-inch and 2-inch plates for the final pass on small, intricate areas.

Works Best With

✅ Rupes iBrid Nano II Lightweight Cordless Polisher – A mini polisher with rotary and orbital modes and a 2-inch backing plate, built for tight areas.

✅ Rupes iBrid Nano Backing Plate, 2 Inch – A replacement 2-inch plate for the iBrid Nano, for use with 2-inch pads.

✅ Sonax Perfect Finish – A finishing polish designed to be used with a less aggressive foam or microfiber finishing pad.

✅ Lake Country SDO Black Finishing Pad – The full-size version of this pad, for the larger panels on the same job.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Question: What machines are these for?
💡 Answer: Mini and micro polishers with 1-inch or 2-inch backing plates. Lake Country lists mini polishers among the recommended tools for SDO pads.

❓ Question: Can I use them in rotary mode?
💡 Answer: Lake Country notes that at 2 inches and below, foam pads work in either rotary or orbital mode.

❓ Question: How does this color compare to the other SDO pads?
💡 Answer: Lake Country lists Blue as Heavy Polishing, Orange as Polishing, and Black as Finishing.

Technical Specifications

📏 Size: Packs for 1" backing plates (6-pack) and 2" backing plates (4-pack)

🛠 Material: Engineered SDO foam with center vent and tapered edge

🚗 Application Type: Finishing in tight areas

⚙️ Machine Compatibility: Mini and micro 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.