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 21463, Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200, White, 5 Gallon Drum (Pail), 7010325698
3M 69074, Trizact Cloth Belt 307EA, A65 JE-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, Full-flex, 7010309420, 50 per case
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
3M 14884, Cloth Belt 777F, 80 YF-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000118453, 50 per case
3M 26120, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S28, 17.5 mm Female, 19 TPI
Thread, 7100135956
Standard Abrasives 710870, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 1/8 in x 1/2 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 2-1/4 in CM-7, 7000121794
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
3M 55057, Cubitron II Cloth Belt 984F, 80+ YF-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000119522, 50 per case
3M 81767, Cloth Belt 777F, P120 YF-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, L-flex, 7000118450, 50 per case
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894 
