{"title":"Buffing Hand Pads","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffing Hand Pads Built for Tough Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffing hand pads are no-nonsense tools for real-world jobs. They’re made to scrub, blend, and clean surfaces without coming apart after a few passes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re prepping base metal, cleaning off oxidation, or finishing a weld, these hand pads handle the work. When the job calls for a specific finish or material, it’s important to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchmarkabrasives.com\/blogs\/grinding-deburring-finishing\/what-are-buffing-hand-pads-and-how-to-select-right-one-for-finishing?srsltid=AfmBOoogTqz2wszfxuHMGIgPEVKLyTjhFO6bqMdmRPz3KaBrh2bwg2tO\"\u003eselect the right buffing pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to get optimal results without overdoing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pad is built from a nonwoven nylon web, packed with abrasive grain, and bonded with resin. It’s flexible, durable, and designed to hold up under pressure without tearing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pads bend to fit curved surfaces and get into tight corners where power tools can’t reach. They don’t load up with debris and don’t leave deep scratches like sandpaper or steel wool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Smarter Steel Wool Alternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pads give you the same cleaning and finishing ability as steel wool—without the shedding or rust. Their open-web structure rinses clean and won’t break down when used with water or solvents. That makes them a cleaner, more reliable option for both wet and dry work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can use buffing hand pads on wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, porcelain, rubber, or composite materials. They’re also safe enough for delicate surfaces—like vinyl or porcelain—when used with fine grades. They clean without damaging the finish, making them ideal for repair work or detailed surface prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Trades That Don’t Cut Corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelders use hand pads for blending and heat tint removal. Maintenance crews rely on them for surface cleaning. Fabricators and finishers turn to them for prep and detail work where it has to be right the first time. They’re also a good fit in shops that handle composite materials, like marine or aerospace work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you work with your hands and value control, buffing hand pads are worth having close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are buffing hand pads made from? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey’re made from nonwoven nylon fibers, bonded with resin and abrasive grain. The material stays flexible while holding up under pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I use these pads? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can use them on wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, porcelain, rubber, vinyl, and composites. They’re good for dry or wet applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do they compare to steel wool? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey clean and polish like steel wool but won’t rust, shed, or fall apart. They’re safer on delicate surfaces and easier to clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reusable? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. You can rinse them off and keep using them. They resist loading and hold up across multiple jobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grit should I use? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse coarse for heavy buildup or rust, medium for general cleaning, and fine for finish work. The pads are typically color-coded by texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these on painted surfaces? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, but choose a fine-grade pad and start gently. Always test on an out-of-sight spot first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nonwoven-6-x-9-scuff-clean-finish-hand-pads","title":"Nonwoven 6\" x 9\" Scuff, Clean \u0026 Finish Hand Pads","description":"\u003cul class=\"product_tab_items_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Application\"\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Shipping\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Refund\"\u003eRefund\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Application\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tab_name_items\"\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNonwoven 6\" x 9\" Scuff, Clean \u0026amp; Finish Hand Pads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBenchmark Abrasives Nonwoven 6\" x 9\" Scuff, Clean \u0026amp; Finish Hand Padsare non-woven multi-purpose abrasive scuff pads comparable to 3M scotch brite hand pads. These scuff pads can be cut easily and used as alternatives to steel wool, or other non-woven pads. They are non-clogging, provide a consistent finish, and can be used with water or solvents. These abrasive scuff pads are perfect for removing rust, cleaning, finishing, and polishing metal surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWorks well on stainless steel, standard or alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials and alloys, plastic, fiberglass. These quick-change surface conditioning discs are excellent for many deburring, blending, and finishing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLength – 9”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWidth–6”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBacking Material - Surface Conditioning (non-woven)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrain – Aluminum Oxide (AO)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvailable Grits\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e         ○\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWHITE–contains no abrasive grain.  Used for polishing and light cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e         ○\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGREY–Silicon carbide grains 800-1000 grit.  Used for cleaning and finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCross over to Scotch-Brite 7448\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e         ○\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a50021;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMAROON–Aluminum Oxide grains 340-400 grit.  Used for cleaning and finishing.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCross over to Scotch-Brite 7447\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e        ○\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGREEN – Aluminum Oxide grains 240 grit.  Used for buildup removal of corrosion and rust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e        ○\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBLACK – Aluminum Oxide grains 150 grit.  Used for heavy duty cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e        ○\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTAN – Aluminum oxide grains 120 grit.  Best for aluminum, stainless and stripping applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCross over to Scotch-Brite 7440\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMachines Used On:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFerrous Materials – Cast Iron, Steel, Stainless, Steel, Titanium, Nickel, Wrought Iron, Super Alloys\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNon-Ferrous Materials – Copper, Brass, Tin, Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOther materials – Paint, Rubber, Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafety Tips \u0026amp; Techniques:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlways wear proper\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchmarkabrasives.com\/collections\/personal-protective-equipment\" title=\"PPE\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eto include (but not limited to)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchmarkabrasives.com\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"safety glasses\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esafety glasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchmarkabrasives.com\/collections\/hearing-protection\" title=\"Hearing Protection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehearing protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/benchmarkabrasives.com\/collections\/respiratory-protection\" title=\"Respirator\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erespirator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and hand protection.  Keep all guards in place on your machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Shipping\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benchmark Abrasives","offers":[{"title":"Maroon","offer_id":34507705036,"sku":"BM-6X9MAROON_1","price":0.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tan","offer_id":34507705100,"sku":"BM-6X9TAN_1","price":1.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":34507705164,"sku":"BM-6X9GREEN_1","price":0.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":34507705228,"sku":"BM-6X9WHITE_1","price":0.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":34507705292,"sku":"BM-6X9GRAY_1","price":0.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":34507705356,"sku":"BM-6X9BLACK_1","price":0.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Variety Pack (One Of Each Grit)","offer_id":43657045966926,"sku":"BM-6X9SET_1","price":5.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1592\/5457\/products\/HAND_PADS_COMBO.PNG?v=1738255075"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1592\/5457\/collections\/HandPads.webp?v=1707514434","url":"https:\/\/benchmarkabrasives.com\/collections\/buffing-products-hand-pads\/material_surface-conditioning+tool-used-on_hand-use.oembed","provider":"Benchmark Abrasives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}