3M Finesse-it Foam Buffing Pads are ideal for final and extra fine finishing steps for automotive OEM clear coats and removing sand scratches or swirl marks from previous finishing steps. The foam buffing pads can also be used in the 3M Finesse-it Paint Repair System for AOEM paint and clear coats. Our pads are manufactured with the 3M Hookit attachment system for quick pad mounting and removal and to hold them securely in place during use. 3M Finesse-it(TM) Foam Buffing pads quickly and firmly attach to a hook-and-loop backup disc pad (sold separately) on rotary or random orbital tools, can be removed cleanly and easily, and can be re-used again and again for the life of the pad. Finish results are dependent on specific polish used, coating type, and the tool used.
We developed our line of 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 normally operate at higher RPMs than wool pads, relying on a combination of cutting and heat buildup to slightly melt the surface coating and remove fine scratches, swirl marks, and surface marring. Foam pads range in abrasive levels determined by its softness and the cell size of the holes; the larger the hole, the more aggressive the pad. “Closed cell” pads are the least aggressive type. You can use our foam buffing pads in conjunction with polishes and are suitable to use with rotary and random orbital tools.
Our line of 3M Finesse-it products are specially designed compounds and polishes to be used on OEM and baked refinish paints to remove sand scratches or to remove defects, sand scratches, or swirl marks on a variety of painted surfaces. 3M Finesse-it products are an integral part of our recommended buffing system for repairing surface defects to clear coats, lacquered wood, solid surfaces, gelcoat, powder coat, industrial paint, acrylic, and glass.

3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811
ACS Flap Disc, Type 29 (Curved) Full Diamond 4-1/2 X 5/8-11 60M, 333.FD4.5-60/T29
Insize ISF-S100-U, DIGITAL SPRING TESTERS, 22lbf, 6940561961331
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Standard Abrasives 713297, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P120 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100031623
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 725002, Buff and Blend Cross Buff GP, A/O VFN, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7010368694
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
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
Dynabrade 78291 2" Dia. x 2A M Medium Type R Unitized Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
Standard Abrasives 840132, Quick Change Surface Conditioning FE Disc, A/O Medium, TSM, Maroon, 1 in, 7000046851, 50 per case
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
Dynabrade 58502 3" W x 4-1/4" L Dynabug II Orbital Sander, Central Vacuum, .15 HP, 10,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Norton 66261127733 - 2" X 50 Yard 60 Grit Metalite™ Aluminum Oxide Cloth Roll, 1 Each
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
3M 72600, 663FC 1/2" X 30", 70u Diamond Trizact Belt, 7100206529
Standard Abrasives 840135, Quick Change Surface Conditioning RC Disc, A/O Medium, TSM, MAR, 1 in, Die QS100NM, 7000046852, 50/case
Dynabrade 58039 1-1/4" Dia. Right Angle Mini-Orbital Sander, 12K RPM, .4 HP, Rear Exhaust
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
Dynabrade 58501 3" W x 4-1/4" L Dynabug II Orbital Sander, Self-Generated Vacuum, .15 HP, 10,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit
Norton 66254414832 - 3" X 1/4" X 1/4" Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheel, 5am U2305, 40 Each
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 65033, Scotch-Brite Diamond Wheel, 645DC 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7010365574, Box of 3
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case 