Backing Pads & Polishing Accessories

Backing pads and polishing accessories are essential for both DIY and commercial polishing projects. They are suitable for polishing metal, wood, plastics, and automotive surfaces, helping achieve a consistent and professional finish.

A key benefit of using a backing pad is the stable platform it provides for polishing pads. This helps reduce vibration and ensures an even finish across the surface being worked. Our range includes backing pads for home use and heavy-duty commercial applications, available in various sizes and mounting types such as hook-and-loop or threaded fittings for tools like angle grinders.

Our polishing accessories include polishing pads, polishing compounds, and buffing pads. Polishing pads are available in different grades, from coarse to fine, allowing you to select the correct option for tasks such as removing scratches, oxidation, or achieving a final polished finish on wood or plastic.

What is a backing pad?

A backing pad is an accessory used with an angle grinder, rotary polisher, or sander. It attaches to the tool and holds abrasive or polishing discs securely in place, usually using a hook-and-loop surface.

Backing pads help cushion the abrasive or polishing pad and distribute pressure evenly during use, resulting in smoother finishes and improved control when sanding, grinding, or polishing.

What is the difference between polishing and buffing?

Polishing and buffing both improve surface finish, but they serve different purposes. Polishing removes surface imperfections using abrasives or compounds, creating a smooth base finish.

Buffing is typically the final stage, using a soft pad or wheel to enhance shine and create a smooth, reflective surface. Buffing is often carried out after polishing to achieve the best possible finish.

If you need help selecting the right backing pads or polishing accessories, the L&S Engineers team is always available to offer advice and guidance.