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.

Dynabrade 78128 3" Dia. Coarse NWN VT DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 11352 Contact Wheel Ass'y, 5/16" Dia. x 5/8" W x 1/4" I.D., Crown Face, Steel
Dynabrade 11642 Contact Wheel Ass'y, 4" Dia. x 5/8" W x 5/8" I.D., Scoop Face, 40 Duro Rubber
Dynabrade 78122 2" Dia. Medium NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 11638 Contact Wheel Ass'y, 4" Dia. x 1/2" W x 5/8" I.D., Severly Face, 70 Duro Rubber Radiused
3M 35832, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Radius Sanding Block, 273 mm x 66 mm, 7100256499
Dynabrade 11252 Contact Arm Assembly, 3/8" Dia. x 1" W, 40 Duro
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 78176 2" Dia. Medium NWN VT DynaBrite TR Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Norton 66261014793 - 3" Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Bear-Tex Speed-Lok High Strength Maroon TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 80 Each
3M 05674, Disc Pad Holder, 914, 4 in x 1/8 in x 3/8 in 5/8-11 Internal, 7000120888
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
Dynabrade 78235 Polishing Compound (Mint Green)
3M™ 07012, Supplied Air Hose W-9435-100/07012(AAD), 100 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005375, 1 EA/Case
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 35828, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block, 406 mm x 67 mm, 7100256624
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
3M 45203, Stikit Sanding Block, 2-1/2 in, 7000028350
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case 
