{"product_id":"pad-savers","title":"Pad Savers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eWhat’s a Pad Saver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eExactly what it sounds like—it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"288\"\u003esaves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyour backup pad from wear and tear. The Pad Saver is a thin, durable layer that fits between your backup pad and your abrasive, helping to prolong the life of your sander and reduce replacement costs over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eWhy Use One?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eWhenever you're sanding with flat abrasives—like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"577\"\u003efilm\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"589\"\u003escreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"603\"\u003epaper\u003c\/strong\u003e—a Pad Saver is essential. It prevents premature damage to your backup pad, improves your sanding experience, and helps your tool run smoother and more efficiently. It also reduces vibration and helps prevent \"sander hop.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eWhen Can You Skip It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eIf you're using SurfPrep’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"900\"\u003efoam abrasives\u003c\/strong\u003e, you don’t\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"918\"\u003ehave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto use a Pad Saver—our foam products already have a built-in cushion. But many pros still keep a Pad Saver on their sander full-time, so they’re always protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eVacuum or Non-Vacuum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eVacuum-Compatible Pad Saver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor sanders with dust extraction holes—ideal when using our mesh screen or film abrasives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eNon-Vacuum Pad Saver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor sanders without a dust extraction system, or when you're using abrasives that don't require airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eUsing a lot of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003emesh screen abrasives\u003c\/strong\u003e? Go with the vacuum-compatible Pad Saver—it allows for superior dust extraction and cleaner finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charleswood Paint \u0026 Hardware","offers":[{"title":"3\" x 4\" 6 Hole Pad Saver","offer_id":48273488150720,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/9594\/0032\/files\/3x4-6holes-padsaver-hook_28dafb51-0089-413c-ab49-2631898c20ac.png?v=1778172946","url":"https:\/\/charleswoodpaint.ca\/products\/pad-savers","provider":"Charleswood Paint \u0026 Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}