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3M Perfect-it™ Colour Coded Polishing System
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Use the 3M Perfect-It™ Colour Coded Polishing System to remove scratches and obtain a high gloss, defect free surface. The products are designed to complement each other and the colour coding assures that you use the right compound/polish with its correct foam pad to achieve the best results.
Note: The compounds recommended in this polishing process are for professional use for newly applied clear coats. For already aged / weathered surfaces, products from the 3M Car Care range are better suited.
- Always select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment - Eyewear, gloves, hearing and respiratory protection for your job and workplace!
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For best results: Place the machine flat onto the surface, only use light pressure and reduce the pressure towards the end of the compounding process.
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- Apply a small amount of 3M™ Perfect-it™ III Fast Cut Plus Extreme Compound (PN51815 in 1 kg or 51816 in 0.5kg) or Fast Cut Plus Compound (PN50417) to the corresponding colour coded green foam pad, place pad onto panel and start up the polisher.
- For geographical regions with warmer temperatures, use 3M™ Perfect-it™ III Fast Cut XL Compound (PN51052) for a longer open time.
- Ideal RPM range: 800 - 1200 RPM - for ca. 2 x 10 secs depending on curing status / hardness of the clear coat.
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- For quick changing of pads, use the double-sided foam pads with the 3M™ Quick-Connect System.
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Control Step: Use 3M™ Finish Control Spray (PN55535) to remove all compound residue and check that scratches have been removed sufficiently. If need be, repeat the compounding step to avoid any "come-back" of scratches at a later stage.
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- Attach a 3M™ High Gloss Polishing Pad (yellow) to polisher (speed: 1.200 - 1.800 RPM) and apply 3M™ Perfect-it™ III Extra Fine Compound (PN80349) to the pad.
- Place the pad flat onto panel, start machine and move across panel until a high gloss is achieved - time approx. 20 secs, depending on hardness of the clear coat. Increase the RPM towards the end of the polishing process.
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Note: Using this process too dry will not give you swirl-free results! Don't apply too much pressure - just run the pad over the surface, covering the whole area generously.
To clean off the whole area, wipe with 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultra Soft Cloth, Blue.
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- To achieve the best results and remove swirls and holograms, particularly on dark colours, a final step using 3M™ Perfect-it™ Ultrafina™ (PN50383) is recommended.
- Change to the 3M™ Perfect-it™ Ultrafina™ high gloss polishing pad (blue), apply polish onto the pad, assuring that the pad is covered with polish.
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- If you further would like to protect the area and achieve a long lasting sheen, apply 3M™ Polish Rosa, PN80345 with 3M™ Polish Rosa Ultra Soft Polishing Cloth, Pink.
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