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.

Standard Abrasives 713286, Mandrel, 1/4 in x 1/4 in x 2 in DM-7, 7000121806
3M 81109, Microfinishing PSA Film Disc Roll 268L, 3 in x 7/8 in x 250, 30 Micron, Type D, Die 300M, 7100070631
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
Dynabrade 92032 3" Dia. x 80 Grit Ceramic Non-Vacuum DynaCut Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
Dynabrade 11684 Dynabelter Contact Arm Assembly 4" DIA X 5/8" W., 40 Duro Serrated
3M 35825, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block, 133 mm x 67 mm, 7100260505
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box 