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 00581 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 2-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010329198
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
Standard Abrasives 863110, A/O Unitized Wheel, 631, 2 in x 1/4 in x 1/4 in, 7000144629
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
Dynabrade 10690 Filter/Regulator/Lubricator, FRL40, 1/2" NPTAssy.
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 35828, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block, 406 mm x 67 mm, 7100256624
3M 65087, Scotch-Brite Diamond Wheel, 3" x 1/2" x 3/8" 645DC, 7100083803
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 17181, Scotch-Brite Roloc Unitized Wheel Pack 987S, 2 in, 7000144150
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
3M 65033, Scotch-Brite Diamond Wheel, 645DC 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7010365574, Box of 3
3M 09555, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 8S Fine, 12 in x 2 in x 5 in, 7000148257
3M 92297, Drywall Quick Clip Pole Sander DRPS-0010, 3-5/16 in x 9-1/4 in, 7010332448
3M 14593, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Disc, 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" A Medium, D5, 7000045941, Box of 10
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
Standard Abrasives 725001, Buff and Blend Cross Buff GP, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 3 Ply x 8-32, 7010330368
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
3M 13172, Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel, MU-WL, 2S Fine, 6 in x 1 in x 1 in, 7000136471
3M Super Abrasives Roloc Disc, 2" Type-R, Medium AO High Strength, Box of 50
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
3M 15913, Scotch-Brite Roloc Disc High Strength, TR, 2 in X NH A Medium, 7000000710
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/2" X 18" 125U
Norton 66254497067 - 2" X 1/4" 100 - 150 Grit Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 25 Each
Standard Abrasives 722809, PSA A/O Extra Disc, 5 in x NH, 60, 7010368721
3M 32306, 641WY, 3" X 30", 600 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belts, 7010534829
3M 13372, Scotch-Brite Star, 3 in A CRS LS, 7000120967
ACS Flap Disc, Type 29 (Curved) Full Diamond 4-1/2 X 5/8-11 60M, 333.FD4.5-60/T29
Norton 66261199696 - 3" X 1/4" X 1/4" Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheel, 7AM U2305, 40 Each
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Norton 66254432925 Wheel, 3" X 1/2" X 1/4" Bear-Tex, Rapid Blend, Non-Woven 5 Density, A/O, M Grit, 20 Each
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case 
