Can I use one pad for both wax and sealant?

Only if it is completely clean after the previous session. Wax residue on a pad used afterwards with sealant can affect adhesion. Rinse the pad thoroughly in between or use separate pads per product type.

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Applicators & Pads

An applicator pad is the link between the product in the bottle and the paintwork. A good pad lets you apply wax, coating, or dressing evenly without streaks, without over-application, and without product soaking into your palm. Foam pads are most commonly used: open-cell foam for thin liquids, closed-cell for thicker pastes.

Use small, round pads for spots and details, larger rectangular pads for flat panels like the roof or bonnet. Cheap sponge-like pads absorb product without releasing it; this wastes ceramic coating or expensive wax. Choose pads that release product as soon as you apply light pressure.

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Applicators & Pads

Chemical Guys Workhorse Yellow Microfiber Applicator

Bright yellow microfiber applicator with foam core for dressing and wax

€4.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Chemical Guys W-APS Red Foam Wax Applicator

Dense Dura-foam applicator in UFO shape for wax and sealant

€4.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Chemical Guys Dublo Dual Sided Foam Wax & Sealant Applicator

Dual sided foam pad for wax, sealant and glaze

€7.49

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Chemical Guys Monster Fluff Interior Applicator Orange

Soft 70/30 microfiber applicator for leather, wood and plastic

€7.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Chemical Guys Workhorse Microfiber Applicator Tan

Color-coded applicator for leather conditioner and leather serum

€4.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Chemical Guys Workhorse Microfiber Applicator Green

Color-coded applicator for wax, sealant, and polish on paint

€4.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Chemical Guys Premium Applicator

Standaard · Groot

Cotton knit applicator for wax, dressing and conditioner

From€4.49

incl. VAT

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Applicators & Pads

D-CON Duo Color Tyre Applicator

Contour-shaped tyre applicator for even dressing

€5.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

D-CON W-APS Wax & Dressing Finger Applicator Red 2-Pack

Foam finger applicator for precise wax and dressing application

€6.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Shiny Garage Microfiber Applicator

Soft 80/20 microfibre applicator for wax and leather products

€3.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Shiny Garage Purple Pocket Applicator

Microfiber Applicator for Wax, Creams and Leather Products

€3.95

incl. VAT

Applicators & Pads

Koch Chemie Interior Scrubber

Double-sided nylon scrubbing pad for fabric and leather, gentle yet effective

€12.95

incl. VAT

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Frequently asked questions

Open-cell foam has interconnected pores that absorb thin liquids quickly and release them well. Closed-cell foam has isolated bubbles and compresses less; ideal for thick pastes and ceramic coatings that you need to spread evenly.

Only if it is completely clean after the previous session. Wax residue on a pad used afterwards with can affect adhesion. Rinse the pad thoroughly in between or use separate pads per product type.

Less than you think. For a quarter-panel of paintwork, a pea-sized amount of liquid wax or coating is more than enough. Too much product leaves a thick film that is hard to buff off and streaks. Add more only when the pad starts to drag on the paint.

With correct use and washing, a quality pad lasts dozens of sessions. Discard it when the foam starts to crumble, tear, or the texture becomes uneven; at that point it also distributes product unevenly.

For dressings on tyres and plastic trim, microfibre applicators perform better; they penetrate deeper into porous material. On paintwork, foam pads are easier to dose precisely and deliver a more even layer thickness.