{"product_id":"diamond-polishing-curved-pads-expell-3-convex-domed","title":"Diamond Polishing Curved Pads, EXPell 3\" Convex Domed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiamond Polishing Curved Pads, EXPell 3\" Convex Domed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eEXPell Polishing Pads\u003c\/span\u003e were designed for Concrete Polishing, but work great on granite or other stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvex pads are curved or domed, ideal for polishing curved areas such as concrete sinks.  Small 3\" diameter for getting in to tight spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional grade, premium Wet Polishing Pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLEASE NOTE: We have 2 styles of these pads- the Flat Back style and the Curved Back style:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved Back style: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe whole pad is dome shaped, and requires the special Curved Backer for them. \u003cstrong\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eMake sure to order a Curved Backer with this style or you won't be able to use them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Back style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited availability- the backs of the pads on the Velcro side are normal\/flat and will fit on any flat backer pad.  These have a limited round shape- just the edges are beveled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign matrix allows for aggressive polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher diamond content than other polishing pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore aggressive than standard polishing pads, and longer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for WET use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrits are color coded on the Velcro backing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications Diamond Polishing Curved Pads, EXPell 3\" Convex Domed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 3\" Diameter, 3mm Thickness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet pads should only be used wet.  Polishing with a wet pad without water will burn and ruin the pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal RPM: Wet - 4000 RPM maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/span\u003e exceed the recommended RPM for the pad- it will burn through the pad at a faster rate!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage and Use: Diamond Polishing Curved Pads, EXPell 3\" Convex Domed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage rating for Diamond Pads is basically non-existent. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reason is because each user will use the pads differently, and each surface will have different hardness ratings, which will effectively change how long the pads will last polishing that surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Polishing Tool (Polishers sold here) should be used, not a grinder.  Polishing with water needs to be done by a tool that is safe to use around water, and most grinders are not water-friendly.  Grinders also usually have very high RPMs, which will overheat and ruin a diamond pad.  We carry a variety of polishing tools, both electric and pneumatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the polisher to do the work.  Forceful excessive pushing down on the polisher and pads will burn through them faster than necessary and create an uneven surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the pad flat while polishing will prolong it's lifespan.  Polishing at any angle will wear the edges of the pad faster than the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003egeneral\u003c\/span\u003e benchmark (keep in mind \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eGENERAL\u003c\/span\u003e means your results could be drastically different) is that when polishing concrete, to polish deep enough to expose some sand and aggregate in the concrete, a 30 Grit pad would be used first to get 'down' to the desired level.  One 4\" Wet 30 grit pad is \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eusually\u003c\/span\u003e sufficient to get a small sized kitchen (40-50 sq. ft.) polished down to expose sand and gravel aggregate.  Purchasing more of your lowest grit needed is usually a safe way to ensure you get the job done.  Wet pads will usually have at LEAST double the life of a Dry pad.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #696969;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #696969;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen polishing a sink, it is usually harder to get the 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