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Prices may varyThis product ranks #7 of 7 in Polishing Pad.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR Polishing-tier foam confirmed by LC's aggression chart (cut=4/10, finish=8/10); owners confirm swirl removal with improved compound efficiency vs. a standard pad. No session count from community data; lifecycle scored below the category median. Standard PU foam, no PFAS, no latex. Health score 9.5.
5.5-inch polyurethane polishing pad, 22 mm thick, hook-and-loop backed for 5-inch DA plates. CCS pockets act as compound reservoirs, slowing absorption and reducing heat under load. LC's aggression chart confirms the polishing tier; owners confirm light swirl removal. Some owners reported pads arriving oversized vs. the stated 5.5-inch spec.
Right fit for DA polisher users tackling light swirl removal with a medium-cut polish. Skip for heavy correction or oxidation work · a cutting-tier pad is the better match. Skip if exact pad sizing is critical; owners documented significant oversize vs. spec.
Standard composite PU foam with hook-and-loop backing · not separable for recycling in municipal programs. No chemical hazard from the pad itself; health score 9.5 reflects no latex, no PFAS.
Lake Country's own aggression chart in the product listing classifies the white CCS pad at cut=4/10 and finish=8/10 · polishing tier, not cutting or finishing. It's designed for swirl removal and light defect correction with medium polish, not heavy compound work.
The 5.5-inch CCS White pad is made for 5-inch backing plates on dual-action (DA) polishers. Lake Country recommends it for random orbital DA use; the listing also notes rotary compatibility, though LC's chart header specifies DA as the primary recommendation.
The product ships as a 2-pack · the listed price covers two pads. Note that this ASIN is flagged as an Amazon add-on item, meaning you may need to meet Amazon's minimum cart value before checkout.
CCS (Cell Control System) refers to the circular pocket indentations across the foam face. These pockets slow compound absorption, acting as reservoirs that gradually release product during machine movement. They also break up continuous foam-to-paint contact, reducing surface friction and heat buildup under load.
No PFAS treatment or latex has been confirmed for this pad. It is standard polyurethane foam with hook-and-loop backing. Lake Country does not disclose foam additives publicly, and no community reports of allergic contact dermatitis or PFAS-related concerns have surfaced in the review corpus.
Marketing copy from Lake Country, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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