1 / 6DEWALT DW4985CL 7-Inch Wool Buffing Pad and Backing Pad Kit
The DEWALT DW4985CL is a 7-inch wool buffing pad and backing pad kit for buffing, polishing, and grinding tasks. Its listed angle-grinder compatibility and wool pad suit buyers seeking a matching pad-and-backing combination, but confirm the model details because the listing also identifies the model as DW4980.
At a glance
- The manufacturer describes a 7-inch wool buffing pad with a rubber backing pad.
- The listing names angle grinders as compatible and lists grinding, polishing, and buffing as uses.
- The product details list metal, wood, and hard surfaces as compatible materials.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a wool buffing pad and rubber backing pad in one stated kit.
- Listed 7-inch size and angle-grinder compatibility help buyers compare it with their tool setup.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Brand | DEWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DW4980 |
| Material | Wool |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 7 inches |
| Dimensions | 7"L x 7"W |
| Grit type | Fine |
| Grit number | 60 |
| Construction | Coated |
| Compatible device | Angle Grinder |
| Recommended uses | Grinding, Polishing, Buffing |
| Compatible materials | Metal, Wood, Hard Surfaces |
| Dimensions listed | 8.2 x 2.6 x 8.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 11.2 ounces |
| Warranty description | 3 yr warranty on material and workmanship |
|---|
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing title identifies the kit as DW4985CL, while the model field says DW4980. It also gives pad dimensions as 7"L x 7"W and package dimensions as 8.2 x 2.6 x 8.5 inches, so confirm the intended model and which dimensions are relevant before ordering. The listed fine grit type and grit number 60 are also potentially inconsistent descriptions.
What’s in the box
Included- 1 wool buffing pad
- 1 rubber backing pad
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Buyers seeking a 7-inch wool buffing pad and backing pad combination for a listed angle grinder.
- People working with metal, wood, or hard surfaces who need a pad listed for buffing, polishing, or grinding.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need confirmed compatibility with a different tool type or a model identity without conflicting listing details.

Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
76% 76% - 4 stars
15% 15% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
2% 2%
Aggregate customer ratings skew positive, with most ratings in the top category, but the listing provides no review-summary details to explain what customers liked or criticized. Treat that overall signal as limited context rather than evidence of polishing results or durability. The kit's stated 7-inch size and angle-grinder compatibility are more useful for checking whether it suits your setup.
Frequently asked questions
What does the kit include?
The manufacturer description says it includes one 7-inch wool buffing pad and one rubber backing pad. The separate included-components field does not itemize those parts clearly, so confirm the selected listing's package contents.
Which tools is this pad listed for?
The product details name an angle grinder as the compatible device. Check your tool's attachment and size requirements before purchase.
What model number should I use when checking compatibility?
The title names DW4985CL, while the model field lists DW4980. Confirm which identifier applies to the selected listing before relying on a model-specific fit.

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