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Take the pressure out of paint finishing
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With the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing System, we’ve turned one of the most feared steps in automotive repair into one that any technician can master on their first go. Experience a system designed to work together – an easy-to-use polishing tool with specially-formulated liquids and pads. Technicians should have no more fear of swirls, burn through, or other pitfalls common with traditional rotary buffing systems.
Typically used in detailing shops, now re-engineered for the collision repair industry - watch this professional-grade set of tools, pads and polishes in action and see refinishing redesigned!
3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polisher Warranty and Repair Process
3M offer a two-year warranty on the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polisher from the date of sale. If there is a problem with the tool within this warranty period, you should contact your 3M Distributor in the first instance, who will determine the validity of the claim.
Find out below how to get the best results
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First: Denib the door with 3M™ Finesse-it™ Trizact™ 466LA daisy discs, grade 3000 on denib tool;
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Second: Scratch refinement with 3M™ Trizact™ Fine Finishing Disc 443SA, grade 8000, 75 mm on orbital sander;
Then clean the area!
You are now ready for polishing!
Sanding Small Area Defects
Sand the area with a 3M™ Hookit™ Purple Finishing Film Abrasive Disc 260L, grade P1500,75 mm. Use disc with a soft interface pad. Remove all panel defects and match texture to adjacent OEM panels. Wipe panel clean.
Refine scratches with a dual action sander and a 3M™ Trizact™ Foam Disc, grade 3000, 75 mm. Use disc damp with a soft interface pad. Sand each area 4-6 times.
Sanding Large Area Defects
- Sand the area with a 3M™ Hookit™ Purple Finishing Film Abrasive Disc 260L, grade P1500 - P2000, 150 mm. Use disc with a soft interface pad. Remove all panel defects and match texture to adjacent OEM panels. Wipe panel clean.
- Refine scratches with a dual action sander and a 3M™ Trizact™ Foam Disc, grade 3000, 150 mm. Use disc damp with a soft interface pad. Go over each area 4-6 times.
Apply the compound to the pad in a circular motion by using the cap from the bottle to help spread a small amount of compound throughout the pad. When applying compound to a new pad, its recommended starting at speed setting 1 for a few seconds, to ensure the pad is loaded evenly with compound before starting the task.
Set the pad flat on the surface and start at speed setting 4 to spread compound, increase speed as necessary. Apply minimal down pressure in a north/south, east/west, crosshatch pattern to remove scratches/defects.
Compound small areas at a time. Approximately a 60 cm x 60 cm area is recommended to ensure adequate scratch/defect removal.
Use a 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultra Soft Cloth - High Performance to remove the residual film from the surface. If scratches/defects remain, apply 4 drops of compound to the pad and continue compounding.
Ensure all sand scratches have been completely removed. Inspect the surface by spraying with 3M™ Perfect-It™ Finish Control Spray and wipe with a clean microfiber cloth.
3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing Product Range
Note: Clean pads often with a conditioning brush for optimal performance.
Apply the polish to the pad in a circle near the edge of the pad. When applying polish to a new pad, its recommended starting at speed setting 1 for a few seconds, to ensure the pad is loaded evenly before starting the task.
Set the pad flat on the surface and start at speed setting 4 to spread polish. Reduce speed as necessary. Apply minimal down pressure in a north/south, east/west, crosshatch pattern to remove swirls/defects.
Polish small areas at time. Approximately a 60 cm x 60 cm area is recommended to ensure adequate swirl/defect removal.
Use a 3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultra Soft Cloth - High Performance to remove the residual film from the surface. If swirls/defects remain, apply 4 drops of polish to the pad and continue polishing.
We have more for you! A system designed to work together
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Consistent Swirl-Free Finish
The combined circular and oscillating motion of the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polisher eliminates the dreaded swirl marks common with traditional rotary tools.Avoid Burn Through and Rework
Experience a virtually defect-free finish with no fear of burn through on your freshly painted panels.Designed For All Skill Levels
Achieving your ideal finish has never been easier. The 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing System was designed to help deliver sleek, consistent results — at any skill level.DOWNLOAD THE 3M™ PERFECT-IT™ RANDOM ORBITAL POLISHING BROCHURE (PDF, 399 KB)
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Looking for Technical Data Sheets or the Process Poster?
3M offer a two-year warranty on the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polisher from the date of sale. If an end user (customer) has a problem with the tool within this warranty period, they should contact their 3M Distributor in the first instance. If the 3M Distributor determines that it is indeed a valid warranty claim, the Distributor should complete a Repair Form for In-warranty Tools (see below) and email the form to 3M Customer Issue Resolution Team (CIR) to request collection of the tool and delivery to the local Authorized Service Provider.
The Distributor is requested to copy the local authorized service provider on the email. A list of 3M Customer Issue Resolution Team (CIR) email addresses and authorized service providers by country is shown below.
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