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 06536, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06536, 36 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045443
3M 10116, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10116NA, #2 Medium, 2 in x 4 in, 7000047708
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 06524, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06524, 24 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045442
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
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 20932, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 80 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118914
Standard Abrasives 875014, Buff and Blend Flap Brush, Hard Density A/O Very Fine, 12 in x 2 in x 5 in, 180 Flaps, 7010367156
3M 35083, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/4 in x 18 yd (6,35 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132168
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
3M 11137, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045094
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 87429, Final Finishing Pads 10199NA4PK, 3 3/4 in x 6 in x 5/8 in, Replaces 0000 Steel Wool, 7100096075, 4 pads per pack
3M 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
3M 62602, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL22, Purple, 50 mL Bottle, 7100039159, 10/case
3M 06506, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06506, 6 in x 1000 ft, 6 per case, 7000045440
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case 
