| Pad Color | Used For |
| Synthetic Nuetral |
Polishing; Optimum performance when used on a burnisher of 2000 RPM or greater | |
| Black |
Stripping and thorough scrubbing; the most aggressive of pads | |
| Green |
Scrubbing and general cleaning on a conventional floor machine | |
| Tan |
Polishing and spray-buffing; for use with burnisher - not to exceed 1500 RPM | |
| White |
Polishing; most appropriate with a conventional floor machine up to 300 RPM | |
| Red |
Spray buffing; used only with a floor machine up to 1,000 RPM | |
| Blue | Scrubbing and general cleaning on a conventional floor machine | |
