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 94974, SandBlaster Large Sanding Tool, 463-000-4G, 3.7 in x 7 in, 7100140800
Insize 4807, ANGLE GAGE SET, 6928640319341
3M 77642, Cloth Belt 777F, 80 YF-weight, 1/4 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7100096508, 200 per case
3M 20931, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P100 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118915
3M 45099, Roloc Disc Pad TR, Medium 1-1/2 in 1/4-20 Internal, 7000045280
3M 5677, DISC PAD HOLDER 914, 4 IN X 1/8 IN X 3/8 IN M14-2.0 INTERNAL, 7010299278
3M 07394 Hookit Disc Pad, 178 mm x 25 mm M14-2.0 Internal, 7000045702
3M 85492, Scotch Foil Tape 3311-10A, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7010383663
3M 30695, Cloth Belt 577F, 120 YF-weight, 1/4 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010363101, 200 per case
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 14197, Roloc Disc Pad TP, Medium 2 in 1/4-20 Internal, 7000119311
3M 45097, Roloc Disc Pad TR, Extra Hard 2 in 1/4-20 Internal, 7000045284
3M 62818, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, Black, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7000121496, 12/Case
3M 21762, Stikit Cloth Disc Roll 341D, 60 X-weight, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7000118780
Norton 66261014921 - 2" X 1/8" 50 - 80 Grit Coarse Grade Aluminum Oxide Bear-Tex Speed-Lok Rapid Blend Gray TR Non-Woven Unified Wheel, 60 Each
Norton 66254497067 - 2" X 1/4" 100 - 150 Grit Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 25 Each
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
3M 13180, Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel, MU-WL, 2S Medium, 6 in x 3 in x 1 in, 7000148248
Standard Abrasives 713159, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P120 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010290409
3M 17181, Scotch-Brite Roloc Unitized Wheel Pack 987S, 2 in, 7000144150
Dynabrade 90873 2" Dia. Medium NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
Norton 66261014936 3" DIA X 1/8" Thick, Bear-Tex NEX Rapid Blend Quick-Change Type III Non-Woven Unified Wheel, 40 Each
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916 