Autolock 5" Buffing Polishing Pads
- Buffers & Polishing Machine Pad
- Wool
- Wool
- Fine
A well-reviewed, reasonably priced pad kit for 5 inch backing plates that covers the full compound-to-wax sequence, with one real caveat: switch the polisher off before lifting it.
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How it ranks among the 23 buffers & polishing machine pads we track
4.6★ across 2,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
800+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 6 piece buffing pad kit, sponge and woolen bonnets sized for 5 inch backing plates with a 140mm face, covering compounding through waxing on a car polisher.
The two-sided sizing (140mm face, 125mm back) is meant to keep the pad's own edge from riding against paint while it spins, and the six pads are color-coded to step through a job: orange for cutting oxidation, yellow and blue for swirls and sun damage, white and black for finishing and wax. Reviewers confirm the set holds up across dual action, rotary and even orbital sanders, not just one polisher type.
- 6 pads: sponge and woolen, sized for 5 inch backing plates
- 140mm face, 125mm back two-sided sizing
- Hook and loop attachment for fast pad changes
- Color-coded by cutting, polishing and waxing stage
Who it's for
Anyone with a 5 inch backing plate on a DA, rotary or air polisher who wants a full cutting-to-waxing pad progression in one kit.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers detailing cars and refinishing furniture call these a step up from cheaper hardware store pad kits, with several reporting the pads held up across a full car's paint or a coated wood table. The one recurring warning: switch the polisher off before lifting it from the surface, or the pad can come loose. One reviewer found the woolen/sheepskin pad thinner than expected, and another had no success polishing a composite countertop.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Pad can fly loose if the polisher is not off before lifting
- Woolen/sheepskin pad reported thinner than expected
- One reviewer had no luck polishing a composite countertop
Performance notes
Hook and loop backing lets pads swap quickly between steps, and the open-cell foam construction is meant to dissipate heat during use. The orange pad is for heavy cutting and oxidation removal, yellow and blue pads target sun damage and swirl marks, and the white, black and woolen pads handle finishing and wax.
Specifications
| Brand | Autolock |
|---|---|
| Model | pgp5 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.9 ounces |
| Item Dimensions | 7.3 × 7.3 × 5.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Wool |
| Grit Material Type | Wool |
| Compatible Material | Glass |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | set |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Grit Type | Fine |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Part Number | pgp5 |
| Set Name | 6-piece set |
| Item Highlight | Compound Buffing Sponge and Woolen Pads Cutting Polishing Pad Kit for Car Buffer Polisher, Polishing and Waxing |
| Item Type Name | PGP |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in buffers & polishing machine pads.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autolock 5" Buffing Polishing PadsThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Chemical Guys, Foam & Wool Polishing Pad Cleaner, Citrus-Based, 16 oz Spray | Citrus…Chemical Guys | 4.7 / 5 | 3,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| FONAROLL Microfiber Wax Applicator PadsFonaroll | 4.7 / 5 | 3,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Griot's Garage Orange Foam Correcting Pads for Car Polishing and DetailingGriot's Garage | 4.8 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Buffing Polishing PadsSpta | 4.6 / 5 | 15,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Autolock pgp5
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What backing plate size do these fit?
They are sized for 5 inch backing plates, with a 140mm face and 125mm back.
Can I use these on a rotary or air polisher, not just a DA?
Yes, both the listing and reviewers describe use across dual action, rotary, air polishers and orbital sanders.
Do the pads come loose during use?
One reviewer warns to turn the polisher off before lifting it from the surface, since the pad can fly off if the tool is still running.