Better Paint Demands Better Products
We designed this grey buffing pad to be used in conjunction with our 3M™ Perfect-it™ EX family of polishes specially developed to quickly remove compounding swirls. The pad removes the compounding swirl marks left by either foam or wool pads and can also be used in the 3M™ Perfect-it™ Paint Finishing System for paint and clear coats repair when the finest finish is required. Finish results are dependent on the combination of coating type, polish, and tools used.
The Evolution of Paint and Clear Coat
We developed foam pads to address the unique chemical composition of evolving paint and clear coat technologies. Foam pads are generally less aggressive and produce a finer finish than wool pads. They operate between 1200 and 2000 rpms to remove fine scratches, compound swirl marks, and surface marring. Foam buffing pads are used in conjunction with machine polishes and are suitable to use with rotary and random orbital tools.
The 3M™ Perfect-It™ Suite of Products
Our 3M™ Perfect-It™ system was created to produce show-room grade finishes with deep color and rich gloss. Our system uses a progressive series of abrasives, buffing pads, and proprietary polishes across four stages of repair. The stages consist of sanding, scratch refinement, compounding, machine polishing, and swirl elimination. The level of work and stages needed for paint repair depend on the severity of the paint imperfection and Perfect-It™ provides an effective solution for any level of clear coat and paint repair.

3M 50013, Venture Tape Cloth Duct Tape 1500, Silver, 72 mm x 55 m (2.83 in x 60.1 yd), 7010337384
3M 50216, Temflex Cotton Friction Tape 1755, 3/4 in x 82-1/2 ft, Black, 7010297809
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 95723, Scotch Automotive Cloth Tape 06980, Olive, 50.8 mm x 18.2 m, 7010312582
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 250u
Dynabrade 18433 Collet Insert, 1/4"
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 50022, Venture Tape Xtreme Cloth Duct Tape 1557, Black, 48 mm x 55 m (1.88 in x 60.1 yd), 7010378552
3M 85653, Thermosetable Glass Cloth Tape 3650, White, 5 in x 60 yd, 8.3 mil, 7010334203
3M 29833, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160843
3M 87449 Silver Depressed Center Grinding Wheel, T27 Quick Change, 9 in x 1/4 in x 5/8-11 Center Hub Thread, 7010409732, 20 per case
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 85652, Thermosetable Glass Cloth Tape 3650, White, 4 in x 60 yd, 8.3 mil, 7010373472
3M 94717, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 947A, 80+ X-weight, 1 in x 30 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010294445, 200 per case
3M 53915, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N (Nuclear), Red, 72 mm x 54.8 m, 12.1 mil, 7010334653
Dynabrade 78424 4-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" Medium DynaBrite Surface Conditioning Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 22393, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045093
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 92057, Vinyl Duct Tape 3903, Yellow, 3 in x 50 yd, 6.5 mil, 7010378167
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919 
