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3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, 30043, 4 in, Single Sided, 2 pads per bag, 6 bags per case

  • 3M ID 7100119298
  • UPC 00051131300439

Ideal during final polishing step for ultrafine paint finish

Designed to eliminate polish swirls and holograms

4” diameter is excellent for polishing in tight spaces or small areas after compounding

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  • Ideal during final polishing step for ultrafine paint finish
  • Designed to eliminate polish swirls and holograms
  • 4” diameter is excellent for polishing in tight spaces or small areas after compounding
  • Fits all 3" Hookit™ back-up pads
  • Reverse taper protects backing pad edge, helping reduce damage to finish
  • Single-sided foam pads work with variety of polishers
  • Hookit™ attachment makes for fast change-outs
  • Part of the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Paint Finishing System for showroom finishes

The 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad is designed to work with Perfect-It™ EX Ultrafine Machine Polish to completely remove swirl marks and holograms for a sparkling final paint finish. Single-sided foam pad features a foam face design and a 4” diameter for smaller areas. An inset and Hookit™ hook-and-loop attachment make for easy centering and fast change-outs on rotary polishers.

3M™ EX Ultrafine Machine Polish, 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad delivers an extremely refined cut to completely remove polish swirls and holograms without compromising the high gloss of the polished panel
A family of 4 inch pads to meet all of your paint and finishing needs
The Perfect Finish to the Automotive Collision Repair Process
When used with 3M™ EX Ultrafine Machine Polish, 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad delivers an extremely refined cut to completely remove polish swirls and holograms without compromising the high gloss of the polished panel. Its foam construction and specially designed face holds polish and prevents slinging during critical final paint finishing. This pad has a 4" diameter for control and access in small areas and in tight spaces. A reverse taper protects the edge of the backing pad, helping reduce damage to the automotive finish.

3M developed these foam pads as part of 3M Perfect-It™ Paint Finishing System to keep pace with evolving paint and clear coat technologies
3M recommends using pad with 3M™ Buffer, Pistol Grip, 3 Inch, PN28354
Another Perfect-It™ Top Performer
3M developed these foam pads as part of 3M Perfect-It™ Paint Finishing System to keep pace with evolving paint and clear coat technologies. Foam pads are generally less aggressive and produce a finer finish than wool pads, ideal for the critical polishing steps of the paint refinishing process. 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pads are best used in conjunction with Perfect-It™ EX Ultrafine Machine Polish and attach quickly to rotary polishers. 3M recommends using this pad with 3M™ Buffer, Pistol Grip, 3 Inch, PN28354.

The 3M™ Perfect-It™ Brand: 3M's Highest-Quality Solution for Finishing Coated Surfaces
3M Perfect-It brand represents a complete range of solutions designed for busy shops to achieve perfect defect-free finishes, every time, in as little time as possible. Perfect-It brand products have been developed according to a step-by-step system — there's no need to create your own processes to get the best finish. Premium product performance means shorter process times at every step. You use less material, and you have less material to clean up. In all, 3M Perfect-It brand products let you complete more jobs in the same amount of time. You get better throughput, the finest and most consistent finishes, and increased customer satisfaction with every job.

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Single-Sided Foam Pads and 3M Hookit™ Attachment System
The Hookit™ attachment system has a hook-and-loop feature which makes attachment, removal, and re-attachment clean and easy. It also facilitates use and re-use of the Perfect-It™ pad for maximum product life. Hookit™ sheets have a brushed nylon loop backing of the type most commonly used in everyday hook-and-loop applications. The 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad features hooks which grip the brushed nylon loop backing of your Hookit™ backup pad. It's simple: just attach the pad and start compounding. The pad removes just as cleanly and easily. The Hookit™ system is designed for work spaces and applications where adhesive backed abrasives may become contaminated by dust, dirt or debris.

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