Dewalt DW4985CL 7 Inch Cotton Blend Buffing Pad

Product Description

The DEWALT DW4985CL is a 7-inch diameter cotton blend buffing backing pad designed for surface finishing and polishing applications. It attaches via a 5/8 inch-11 threaded arbor, making it compatible with standard angle grinders and polishers that accept threaded arbor accessories. Rated to a maximum of 3000 RPM, the pad is built for controlled, lower-speed buffing work where surface quality matters. The cotton blend material provides a balance of absorbency and durability suited to applying or removing compounds, polishes, and waxes. Licensed tradespeople and experienced technicians handling surface prep, auto detailing, or floor finishing work are the primary installers of this pad.

This buffing backing pad is intended for use in residential and light commercial surface finishing tasks. It fits polishers and grinders equipped with a 5/8 inch-11 threaded arbor spindle, a common standard across many variable-speed and right-angle tools. Typical applications include compound buffing, polish application, and finishing passes on painted surfaces, floors, or other flat to moderately curved workpieces. It is sold individually and is intended as a direct replacement or supplemental pad for tools already in the field.

Key Features

• 7-inch diameter cotton blend construction for buffing and polishing work
• Threaded arbor attachment via 5/8 inch-11 arbor connector for secure spindle mounting
• Maximum rated speed of 3000 RPM for controlled, low-speed surface finishing
• Cotton blend material balances softness and durability for compound and polish work
• Sold as a single unit, suitable as a direct field replacement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement buffing pad for angle grinders and polishers equipped with a standard 5/8 inch-11 threaded arbor spindle.

Installation Notes

Ensure the tool is powered off and unplugged before mounting or removing the pad. Thread the pad securely onto the 5/8 inch-11 arbor spindle and verify it is fully seated before starting the tool. Do not exceed the 3000 RPM maximum rating during operation. Follow the tool manufacturer's guidelines for pad installation and safe operating procedures.