3M Compounds & Polishesfor Collision Repair
Get the most from your compounds and polishes - A system designed to make automotive paint finishing easier and more efficient
This professional-grade system includes a 3M-branded polisher, compounding and polishing liquids, and color-coded matching buffing and polishing pads engineered to perform with the tool.
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Easy to control, whether you are a novice or a professional
3M products for paint finishing helps shops restore a vehicle to the way it looked when if left the showroom. Now, we've turned one of the most-feared steps in automotive repair into one that any technician can master on their first go.
Introducing the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing System - a professional-grade set of tools, pads and polishes - typically used in detailing shops, re-engineered for the collision repair industry. This unconventional but welcomed change allows you to get a show car shine with less worry about defects. It's paint finishing redefined.
1. 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polisher | Random orbital polisher with user-friendly, comfortable design
2. 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polish | Delivers high-gloss, haze and swirl-free finish with easy clean up
3. 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Compound | Fast cutting compound; works great on fresh and curred paints
4. 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Pads | Family of 5- and 6-inch wool and foam pads for both the compounds and polishing stages
Explore the individual products used in this system
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REFINISHING, REDEFINED: The circular and oscillating motion of the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polisher, paired with our matched compound, polish and pads, doesn't create the dreaded swirl marks common with traditional rotary tools.
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FAST-CUTTING: 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Compound quickly removes 3000 grade and finer sanding marks without adding swirl marks - making your polishing step easier
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EASY-TO-USE: 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polish delivers a high-gloss finish for technicians of any skill level in collision and professional detailing shops when used as part of the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing System.
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CONSISTENT RESULTS: Experience a virtually defect-free finish with no fear of burn through on your freshly painted panels. Designed for no trips back to the booth, no disruptions in cycle time and no loss of confidence on the job.
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3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Foam Compounding Pad is designed for paint finishing and detailing professionals of all skill levels who want to achieve a high-quality finish without wool pad lint.
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Stop fighting swirls and haze - spend your polishing time perfecting the shine with the help of the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Foam Polishing Pad.
Additional systems for car polishing and finishing
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Reduce scratch removal up to 25% | 3M™ Perfect-It™ EX System
3M™ Perfect-It™ EX AC Rubbing Compound is the best-performing 3M rubbing compound for removing P1200+ sand scratches and surface defects before polishing, even on the latest clear coats. It is formulated to perform in all conditions, including high heat and humidity, without sticking to panels or leaving film residue. It delivers a longer working time, yet still reduces sling for easier cleanup.
Use the 3M™ Perfect-It™ EX System for optimal performance every time. Unique formulas quickly remove scratches and other surface defects. Additional wet time
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Reduce polishing time by up to 75% | 3M™ Trizact™ Abrasives
3M™ Trizact™ Abrasives used in paint defect removal and refinement help reduce compounding and buffing time. They consist of precisely-shaped three-dimensional pyramids distributed uniformly over the surface of the disc. As these pyramids wear, fresh, sharp mineral is constantly exposed to the workpiece, resulting in faster, more consistent performance cutting throughout the life of the discs.
3M™ Trizact™ Hook-It™ Foam Abrasive Discs are available in three grades:
Resources
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3M™ Random Orbital Polishing BrochureDownload Brochure (PDF, 3.8 MB)3M™ Random Orbital Polishing Pad Technical Data SheetDownload Technical Data Sheet (PDF, 691 KB)3M™ Random Orbital Polishing ProcedureDownload SOP (PDF, 207 KB)Paint Finishing System Comparison Chart
