RUPES 6" D‑A Coarse Wool Polishing Pad for Dual Action Polishers, 9.NW160H
Product Overview
The RUPES 6" (160mm) D-A Precision Pro Coarse Wool Polishing Pad (9.NW160H) is engineered for maximum cutting performance on dual-action polishers. Featuring a dual-density wool surface made from two distinct fiber lengths, this pad delivers aggressive defect removal while maintaining a surprisingly refined finish compared to traditional single-density wool pads.
Designed for use on random orbital and gear-driven polishers, the 9.NW160H pad is ideal for technicians who need fast correction of severe paint defects, oxidation, sanding marks, and heavy swirls.
This pad supersedes the discontinued RUPES 9.BW180H coarse wool pad, offering improved performance, durability, and balance.
Sold one pad per package. Made in USA.
Key Features
- Dual-density wool construction for increased cutting power and balanced finishing.
- Blue foam interface is rigid and dense, maximizing transfer of tool movement to the surface.
- High cutting ability for rapid defect removal.
- Compatible with 150mm (6") backing plates.
- Eco-friendly packaging — 100% recyclable FSC-certified paper flow pack.
- Made in USA.
Cut / Gloss Performance
- Cut: High
- Gloss: Moderate
Recommended Polishers
- Random Orbital: RUPES Bigfoot iBrid HLR21 and LHR21
- Gear Driven: RUPES Bigfoot LK900E Mille with 6" backing plate
Recommended Compounds
Tips for Success
- Use genuine RUPES pads for optimal vibration control and tool balance.
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Prime the pad properly before first use:
- Foam pads: apply compound in an “X” pattern and run the tool at low speed for 20 seconds.
- Wool & microfiber pads: apply a thin spiral of compound and run at low speed for 20 seconds.
- Reload with small amounts of compound — avoid oversaturation to maintain cutting performance.
- Clean pads frequently during use with compressed air, vacuum, or the RUPES Claw Pad Tool.
- After use: wash with warm water and mild soap, rinse thoroughly, and air dry.
- Avoid solvent-based cleaners to prevent damage to pad fibers and foam structure.
- Use at least two pads per vehicle, rotating (cycling) about every 10 minutes for consistent performance.
Pad Size & Compatibility
- Part Number: 9.NW160H
- Pad Diameter: Ø160mm (6")
- Backing Plate Compatibility: 150mm (6")
- Machine Type: Random Orbital & Gear Driven
- Bigfoot RUPES Machines: iBrid HLR21, LHR21, LK900E Mille
Industry Applications
- Automotive paint correction
- Marine gelcoat restoration
- Composite surface refinement
- Industrial polishing
SMSDistributors Expert Notes
- The dual-density wool layout gives this pad a unique balance of fast cutting and controlled finishing.
- The rigid blue foam backing improves stability on large-panel polishing.
- Ideal for technicians who want wool pad speed without sacrificing finish quality.
- Pairs exceptionally well with RUPES D-A Coarse compound for maximum defect removal.
Category
RUPES → Polishing Pads → Wool Pads → D-A Series