Applies effortlessly between Hookit discs and Hookit back-up pads for quick changeouts

 
Our soft density foam 3M Hookit Soft Interface Pad adds cushion and conformability to our Hookit back-up pads for auto body sanding applications requiring precision across uneven surfaces. It increases abrasive cut and enables more consistent contact of abrasive discs around surface contours, plus the pad allows closer sanding to edges for smoother, more refined finishes.

Extra Cushion for Precision Sanding
Used between a 3M Hookit Back-Up Pad and a 3M Hookit Abrasive Disc, our 3M Hookit Soft Interface Pad maximizes cushion and conformability during the auto body sanding process. The pad features soft yet durable 1/2-inch foam construction that allows technicians to maintain consistent abrasive contact when following contours and to sand closer to edges without burning through. It also reduces the vibration common when using a dual action orbital sander, increasing the clarity of the finish.

The pad contains a pattern of uniquely designed holes which equalize air flow, providing outstanding air distribution across the entire disc. This allows dust to be pulled through and away from the disc and the sanding surface, improving the work environment and prolonging disc life.

Our Hookit Attachment System
Hook-and-loop style 3M Hookit Soft Interface Pads work as part of our Hookit system, which is ideal for work spaces where adhesive backed discs may become contaminated by dust, dirt, or flying debris. They are often used in applications favoring Hookit discs, which tend to leave finer finishes. The soft interface pad conveniently and firmly attaches between a hook-and-loop backup disc pad and an abrasive disc (sold separately) on a random orbital sander. It be removed cleanly and easily, and be used again and again.

Extra Support for Superior Auto Body Sanding
3M Hookit Soft Interface Pads are another way that 3M adds to the science of successful automotive aftermarket operations. We have carefully developed these pads to perform during the collision repair sanding process, from improved airflow across the disc to better conformability to reduced vibration. Along with the quick-change attachment system, these pads provide superior support for your most effective sanding and professional, precise results.

Part of the 3M Perfect-It paint finishing and gelcoat systems

Perfect-It brand means this is 3M’s highest performing wool polishing pad

 
Our 3M Perfect-It Wool Polishing Pad combines fast cut and a fine finish when removing compound swirl marks and fine paint defects. Quick Connect attachment makes for fast, easy centering and allows for quick changeouts. This pad is part of our Perfect-It Paint Finishing System, signifying 3M’s highest performing double-sided wool-blend pad.

Fast Cut, Fine Finish
To meet the unique challenges of compounding and polishing in collision repair, our 3M Perfect-It Wool Polishing Pad features a fast-cutting, durable wool/acrylic blend to remove swirl marks and surface defects for a fine, polished finish. Our durable double-sided polishing pads feature built-in support at the center which allows for excellent control and a more aggressive cut without applying additional pressure. This support also works with our Quick Connect adaptor for fast, precisely centered attachment. Perfect-It polishing pads work with our Perfect-It paint finishing and gelcoat systems for excellent results on automotive paint and gelcoat surfaces. This polishing pad is made in Canada with domestic and imported parts.

Our Quick Connect Double-Sided Pads
Our double-sided 3M Perfect-It Wool Compounding Pad features a center plate for added durability, and works with the 3M Quick Connect Adaptor, PN 05752, to attach to rotary and random orbital tools. The metal adapter has 5/8-inch threads, making it easy for you to quickly lock our compounding pads to a large range of standard rotary polishers. This method also perfectly centers the pad every time for fewer fly-offs. You can detach them just as quickly, which makes changing pads easy and fast and saves time and money during the stages of our Perfect-It Paint Finishing System (PDF, 303 Kb). For Festool polishers, use 3M Quick Connect Adaptor PN 33271 with 14 mm threads.

The 3M Perfect-It Brand: 3M’s Highest-Quality Solution for Finishing Coated Surfaces
Our 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, our 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.

Perfect-It series produces 3M’s highest performing wool pad

 
The 3M Perfect-It Wool Compound Pad is our highest performing wool compounding pad. This 100% wool product aggressively removes clearcoat scratches with smooth, controlled rotary action. Run the pad on a rotary buffer/polisher and use it in combination with 3M Perfect-It EX Rubbing Compounds for a complete system that excels at sand scratch removal and correction.

High Performance Wool Compounding Pad Excels at Scratch Removal and Refinement
3M Perfect-It products help paint shops save time and money by efficiently removing sand scratches from freshly painted surfaces. 3M designed the 3M Perfect-It Wool Compound Pad with 100% wool for your most aggressive scratch removal applications. Part of a highly efficient system for paint defect repair, the Perfect-It Wool Compound Pad is 3M’s highest performing wool compounding pad, whether single or double-sided. Wool cuts faster than foam, and stays cooler by creating less friction and dissipating heat through the wool fibers. This makes it preferable for heat-sensitive areas of a car, boat, or plane, such as spoilers and bumpers.

Wool pads also handle better than flat foam pads, meaning the operator gains a smoother and more controlled application. Wool glides easily over panels, whether flat or contoured. Spurring the wool fibers each morning before the first use restores performance. Compound with the pad flat against the part for a more even application and to reduce slinging.

Use a Perfect-It Wool Compound Pad to refine P1200 and finer sand scratches and other paint surface defects. We highly recommend pairing the pad with Perfect-It EX Rubbing Compound to produce first-rate results on fresh paint and clearcoat finishes and avoid rework.

Convenient 3M Hookit or Quick Connect Attachment
The Perfect-It system provides a quick change advantage, yet positioning the pad doesn’t rely on guesswork.

Our single-sided wool pad is constructed with single ply untwisted wool with a 1.5″ pile height. It attaches to your rotary tool with our 3M Hookit 7″ Backup Pad 05717 or 3M Perfect-It 7″ Backup Pad 05718. The Hookit hook-and-loop feature of these pads makes abrasive attachment, removal, and re-attachment clean and easy, and facilitates use and re-use for the full extent of its abrasive life. Hookit attachment features J-shaped hooks of the type most commonly used in everyday hook-and-loop applications. Hookit grips the brushed nylon loop backings of hook-and-loop disc pads, hand boards, air file shoes and more. It’s simple: just slap it on and start sanding. The abrasive removes just as cleanly and easily. The Hookit system is designed for work spaces and applications where adhesive attachment backing may become contaminated by dust, dirt, or flying debris.
The backup pad enables users to attach the wool pad without having to remove the 3M Adaptor 05710, meaning even faster transitions in multi-step processes (all accessories sold separately).

Our double-sided compounding pad is designed for quick and easy pad changes by using the reliable 3M Quick Connect Adaptor 05752. It perfectly centers your pad onto the tool every time, so your attachment lives up to the quality of the pad. Whether using a backing plate or Quick Connect adaptor, operators will appreciate the ease of use that the Perfect-It system provides for improved productivity.

Increase Your Advantage with the 3M Perfect-It System
Our 3M Perfect-It system was created to produce the same show-room grade finishes with deep color and rich gloss as when you originally purchased the vehicle. 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.

3M offers hundreds of aftermarket products, covering every stage of the auto refinishing process. The commitment to continual product development ensures a stream of innovative solutions resulting in quicker job throughput, consistent quality results and reduced costs.

Provides soft, smooth surface for applying 3M Perfect-it polishes

Inset design allows the use of 3M Hookit back up pads without adding bulk

 
Our 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Polishing Pad helps to eliminate swirl marks on painted surfaces, even on difficult dark colored cars. Featuring a unique waffle face design that holds liquid polish, this pad applies polish evenly without releasing excess polish that may cause ripples in the finish.

High Quality Polishing
Our 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Polishing Pad is essential for getting the very finest polish on painted surfaces. The high quality foam material softly applies an even layer of polish while the waffle face design holds polish well during use and helps to eliminate swirl marks. This pad is manufactured with our 3M Hookit attachment system for quick pad attachment and removal and to hold the pad securely in place during use. Hookit buffing pads 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 the combination of coating type, polish, and tools used.

Heat Resistant
We designed the 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Polishing Pad 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 also, 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. Foam buffing pads are used in conjunction with polishes and are suitable to use with rotary and random orbital tools.

Perfect-it Polishing System
3M Perfect-It system was created to produce show-room grade finishes with deep color and rich gloss. The 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. 3M Trizact abrasives, along with compound and polish formulations that are unique to 3M, provide increased shop productivity while helping to deliver the best-looking vehicle possible. 3M offers almost 700 aftermarket products, covering every stage of the auto refinishing process. The commitment to continual product development ensures a stream of innovative solutions resulting in quicker job throughout, consistent quality results and reduced costs.

For use with all 3M Polishes

3M Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad is a fine pore soft foam pad . This foam pad quickly removes compound swirls and minor defects in both aftermarket and OEM paint.

Works with 3M Hookit and Quick Connect attachment systems for easy change-outs

Part of the 3M Perfect-It Paint Finishing System for showroom grade finishes

 
Our 3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads are our highest-performing foam compounding pads for refining sand scratches, slow-speed polishing, denibbing and more. Foam face pattern provides more surface contact, holds compound better and reduces slinging. Doubled-sided pads work with 3M Quick Connect Adaptors on rotary polishers; double-side pads work with our Hookit system for easy change-outs.

For the highest performance at every step during auto body compounding, our 3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads combine features that save time and improve results — for each job, and in your auto body operation. Pad face patterns are designed into the foam to hold more compound and limit slinging, as well as provide more contact with the surface for maximum efficiency. Double- and single-sided constructions work with our Quick Connect and Hookit attachment systems to save time and preserve pad life. Choose a 3-, 6- or 8-inch diameter pad for a variety of specific applications including working with cured, hard or medium finish paint, denibbing, scratch removal and refining P1200 or finer sand scratches even in confined spaces.

Another Perfect-It Top Performer
We developed these foam pads as part of our 3M Perfect-It Paint Finishing System (PDF, 303 Kb) 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 compounding stages of paint refinishing. They can normally operate at higher RPMs, relying on a combination of cutting and heat buildup to slightly melt the surface coating and remove fine scratches and swirl marks. 3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads are best used in conjunction with Perfect-It Rubbing Compound and are quickly attached to rotary and random orbital tools.

Our Quick Connect Double-Sided Pads
Our double-sided 3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads feature a center plate for added durability, and work with our Quick Connect polisher adaptor. The metal adapter has 5/8-inch threads, making it easy for operators to quickly lock and center our compounding pads to a large range of standard rotary polishers. They can detach them just as quickly, which makes changing pads easy and fast and saves time during the stages of our Perfect-It Paint Finishing System.

Single-Sided Foam Pads and Our Hookit Attachment System
Our 3M Hookit hook-and-loop feature makes attachment, removal, and re-attachment of single-sided 3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads clean, easy and very fast for maximized shop time. Hookit pads have J-shaped hooks of the type most commonly used in everyday hook-and-loop applications. Hookit disc back-up pads grip the brushed nylon loop backings of 3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads and keep them firmly attached even during aggressive use. Yet the pads also remove very quickly, saving time during multi-step compounding jobs.

Part of a Scientifically Developed System from 3M
3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads are the highest-performing double- and single-sided foam compounding pads we offer. They are an integral part of our 3M Perfect-it Paint Finishing System — developed for when the finest finish is required for every level of clear coat and paint repair. Our system uses a progressive series of abrasives, buffing and compounding pads, and proprietary polishes across four stages of repair to produce show-room grade finishes with deep color and rich gloss.

Part of the 3M Perfect-It System

3M Hookit attachment system allows for simple disc changes

 
3M Perfect-It Back-up Pad allows for easy attachment, quick removal and accurate centering of compounding or polishing pads. We used our 3M Hookit attachment system for these pads to enhance convenience and boost productivity with quick change of abrasive discs.

Advantages ranging from greater convenience to better performance
The need for auto body shops to achieve professional-level results while boosting overall shop productivity. Our back-up pad delivers on multiple counts including providing a quick-change advantage and producing exceptional finishes on today’s automotive paints. Our pad provides a secure, no-slip attachment, yet allows for easy removal of abrasive discs when necessary. We recommend this pad for producing professional quality finishes on gelcoat and paints.

Part of the 3M Perfect-It System
These back-up pads are all part of our 3M Perfect-It system (PDF, 303 Kb), which delivers better overall finishes with deeper color and gloss. When used with compounding pads, it will help remove defects with greater thoroughness and less time. The backup pad provides cushioning support to help smooth and refine an automotive finish. That same support will help polish surfaces to a high gloss.

Enjoy the Ease and Speed of the Hookit Attachment System
Our back-up pad uses the 3M Hookit attachment system for easy replacement of abrasive discs. Simply press on the abrasive disc to get a secure grip, and then peel it away for easy removal. Hookit is the perfect time-saving answer when you’re switching between abrasive grits frequently. Best of all, you can remove and reattach an abrasive that still has a useful service life. Let’s say you need to switch to a different grit but the abrasives on the disc you’re currently using are not fully spent. Simply remove it and reattach later. Hookit ensures that you will get the same secure hold, which is an important advantage compared to pressure sensitive discs where the adhesive may be compromised by dust and air after the disc has been removed.

J hooks securely hold a 3M Hookit disc or 3M Finesse-it buffing pad

3M Hookit system provides easy removal and re-use

 
3M Hookit Disc Pad securely holds a 3M Hookit sanding or finishing disc or 3M Finesse-it buffing pad for use with a hand-held sanding tool such as a rotary, orbital, or random orbital sander. The 45 degree tapered edge provides flexibility and allows the sanded area to be feather-edged or more easily blended.

3M Hookit hook-and-loop feature makes disc attachment, removal, and re-attachment easy and facilitates use and re-use of the disc for the extent of the abrasive life. Hookit disc pads have J-shaped hooks of the type most commonly used in everyday hook-and-loop applications. Hookit disc pads grip the brushed nylon loop backings of 3M Hookit discs and provide a finer finish than do adhesive backed discs. The Hookit system is designed for work spaces where adhesive backed discs may become contaminated by dust, dirt, or flying debris.

 
3M Wool Polishing Pads combine the fast, sharp cut of wool with fine blended fibers for attaining high gloss on composite surfaces during auto body repair. Our double-sided pad features a soft edge to protect body lines, and firm, lightweight center support for consistent contact with the surface. Our single-sided pad has hook and loop attachment for fast change-outs on multi-stage applications.

Sharp Abrasive, Fine Polished Finish
To meet the unique challenges of compounding and polishing in collision repair, our screw-on or hook and loop 3M Wool Polishing Pads feature fast-cutting, durable wool blended with very fine fibers — a remarkable use of an aggressive cut abrasive to attain polished finishes for jobs including scratch and swirl mark removal. Polishing pads feature single- and double-sided construction and convenient attachment to a variety of tools, and work with our polishes and compounds for excellent results even on the latest composite surfaces.

The Right Pad for the Right Job
Our durable double-sided polishing pads feature built-in support at the center which allows for excellent control and a more aggressive cut without applying additional pressure. Blended wool fiber construction cuts quickly and makes for a smooth and swirl-free finish. This screw-on pad attaches easily to orbital sanders and other power tools with the 3M 5/8″ thread adapter PN05710.

Single-sided pads provide the same fast, refined cut and feature our hook and loop attachment system.

Saving Time with Hook and Loop Attachment
Whether the job requires a random orbital or rotary sander, buffer, grinder, drill, finishing sander or other power tool, hook-and-loop products allow the operator to focus more on the task and less on tooling. Our single-sided 3M Wool Polishing Pads are manufactured with loop material that attaches to a backup pad, sold separately, where tiny hooks firmly engage the loops. Attachment is quick and easy, and the pads stay secure during use. Sanding, finishing, and surface conditioning products with the hook-and-loop attachment and removal system provide an efficient way to change pads during multi-step compounding and polishing.

A Balance of Sharp and Smooth from 3M
3M uses science to build wool — an abrasive well-known for its fast, sharp cut — into a blended fiber pad that provides a fine polished finish for auto body and collision repair professionals. Our careful development of wool polishing pads provides excellent results, not just in the finished product but in time and cost savings for your entire operation.

 
3M Wool Compounding Pad, 05711, is a single-sided blended wool pad with a stiff central hub for great cutting power. It is used to refine P1200 and finer sand scratches, as well as other paint surface defects. This pad is intended for use with 3M Compounds.