{"title":"Finishing Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eApply hard wax oil finishes flawlessly with Orca Abrasives non-scratch finishing pads. These white non-woven applicator pads are the woodworker's choice for spreading and buffing hard wax oils like Rubio Monocoat, Osmo Polyx-Oil, and Odie's Oil working the finish deep into the grain without scratching or hazing your surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for light sanding between coats, scouring, degreasing, and final buffing on furniture, tabletops, cutting boards, and flooring. Available in 3\", 3.5\", 5\", and 6\" sizes to fit hand application or hook-and-loop sanders and buffers. Get a smooth, even, professional hard wax oil finish on every project.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"non-scratch-pad-apply-hard-wax-oils-pack-of-10","title":"Non-Scratch Finishing Pads for Hard Wax Oil (Pack of 10)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis non-woven white pad turns your random orbital sander into a polisher, making it the go-to tool for applying and buffing hard wax oil finishes evenly across a wood surface. Its non-abrasive fiber-mat construction won't cut into the wood, instead, it works the oil into the grain and levels the finish to a smooth, even sheen without swirl marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrepping Your Surface for Hard Wax Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting a clean, even finish starts before the pad ever touches the wood. Here's the short version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Sand through your grits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWork up through progressively finer grits, typically finishing around P120-P180, to open the grain evenly and remove any mill marks or old finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Remove all dust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum and wipe the surface completely clean. Any dust left behind will show up under the wax oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Apply the hard wax oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply a thin, even coat by hand or applicator, following the manufacturer's instructions for your specific product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e To speed up this step, set your random orbital sander to a slow speed with the vacuum off and use it to apply the oil evenly, working side to side across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Buff with the non-woven pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttach a clean pad to your random orbital sander and buff the surface in overlapping passes. This works the oil into the grain and levels the finish for a smooth, even result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the short version, for the full step-by-step walkthrough, including dry times and grit recommendations by wood species, see our \u003ca href=\"[LINK%20TO%20HARD%20WAX%20OIL%20GUIDE]\"\u003eHard Wax Oil Application Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca Abrasives","offers":[{"title":"3 Inch","offer_id":47920385228978,"sku":"OARW0300010","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 Inch","offer_id":47920385261746,"sku":"OARW0350010","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Inch","offer_id":47920385294514,"sku":"OARW0500010","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Inch","offer_id":47920385327282,"sku":"OARW0600010","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6332\/7666\/files\/OARW-product.jpg?v=1787183011"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6332\/7666\/collections\/OARW-product.jpg?v=1787444977","url":"https:\/\/orca-abrasives.com\/collections\/finishing-pads.oembed","provider":"Orca Abrasives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}