{"product_id":"lake-country-sdo-orange-light-cutting-pad","title":"Lake Country SDO Orange Light Cutting Pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight cut with a great finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost paint needs more than a finishing polish but less than a heavy compound. The Lake Country SDO Orange Light Cutting Pad sits right in that sweet spot. It removes swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, water spots and other moderate defects, while still finishing down well enough to restore real gloss and clarity. That makes it ideal for one-step enhancements and the polishing stage of multi-step correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe SDO range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Duty Orbital (SDO) pads use the same foams as Lake Country's HDO line, but without the dual-layer construction. They're designed for random orbital DA polishers with a centre-ventilated backing plate, and the foams stay firm and consistent through the whole heat cycle, even on long-throw machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCentre-ventilated cooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centre hole creates a tunnel that releases heat from the middle of the pad. That lowers surface temperatures, reduces the risk of paint damage, extends pad life and helps with perfect pad alignment on the backing plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTapered edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapered edge stops the pad rolling, keeps it rotating well and gives you precision on curved and contoured panels and in tight areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight to medium cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e removes swirls, light scratches and oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e restores gloss and clarity without excess aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre-ventilated cooling chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e lower temperatures and longer pad life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e no rolling, great rotation and precision on curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e stays firm through the heat cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-throw friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e built for DA polishers, including long-throw machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it removes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral paint imperfections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpot repairs and tight areas: pillars, mirrors and bumper edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-round correction on panels and curves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast coverage on large, flat panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits in the Lake Country system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003ePad\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lake-country-low-lint-wool-cutting-pad\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eLow Lint Wool Cutting Pad\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lake-country-ccs-yellow-cutting-foam-pad\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eCCS Yellow Cutting Pad\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove deep defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight cut \/ polish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSDO Orange (this pad)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove swirls and restore gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lake-country-ccs-cutback-d-a-blackfinishing-foam-pad-3-5\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eSDO Black Finishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximise gloss and clarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest used with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompounds and cutting polishes, for moderate correction and gloss restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e wash, decontaminate and dry the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e attach it to a centre-ventilated backing plate on your DA polisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime the pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e spread a small amount of compound or polish across the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e check the level of correction on a small section first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolish:\u003c\/strong\u003e work small sections with slow, overlapping passes, keeping the pad flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe and inspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the residue and check under good light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePad care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the pad face regularly during use, or use a pad washer like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lake-country-system-4000-pad-washer\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eLake Country System 4000\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash after use with warm water and a pad cleaner, then air-dry face down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a cutting pad or a polishing pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a light-cut pad. It removes moderate defects but finishes well enough for one-step jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat backing plate do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA centre-ventilated backing plate, so the cooling chamber can do its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a long-throw DA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. SDO foams are designed for consistent performance on long-throw polishers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Country","offers":[{"title":"3.5\"","offer_id":47487369019650,"sku":"Q475330","price":11.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\"","offer_id":47487369052418,"sku":"Q475331","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6.5\"","offer_id":47487369085186,"sku":"Q475332","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/0946\/5090\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bd9a61f6-cebb-40e2-a500-81845ea9a51a.jpg?v=1784968262","url":"https:\/\/www.detailplanet.com.au\/products\/lake-country-sdo-orange-light-cutting-pad","provider":"Detail Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}