Auto Technical Reference Library Auto Refinishing: Glossary of Terms

Glossary List

Scuff Pad

Using a tough synthetic pad to clean and lightly scratch the surface of paints so the new paint will stick. This procedure is usually performed when blending within and into a panel. Scuffing allows the clear to adhere to the existing finish. (A coarser scuff pad is sometimes used to scuff around a repair area before priming. This allows the primer to adhere to the existing finish.)