sourcing map 3-piece 4 inch ball buffing polishing pads, black, 1/4 inch shank

4 inch ball buffing pads for detailed polishing work

Sponge polishing pads for reaching curved, narrow and awkward areas on car parts and other hard surfaces.

These sourcing map sponge polishing pads are shaped for awkward areas where a flat pad can struggle. The ball design helps you work around uneven surfaces and into tighter spots on car parts and other hard surfaces.

The pads are listed at 4 inch diameter with a 1/4 inch shank, so they are aimed at use with compatible 1/4 inch electric drills and die grinders. They are described as suitable for polishing and waxing surfaces such as metal, plastic, ceramic and glass.

Where they make sense

• Wheel areas and other curved bodywork sections
• Wings, bumpers and similar hard-to-reach places
• Detailing jobs where access matters as much as the finish

Material and upkeep

The pads are made from sponge material and are intended to be cleaned and reused. The listing advises cleaning them before use to remove any residual particles, then cleaning them straight after use and drying them in a cool place.

For the best match, check that your tool accepts a 1/4 inch shank and that the pad size suits the area you want to polish.