Polishing

Polishing and Compounding

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Apply small amount of 3M™ Fast Cut Plus to the panel. If new 3M™ Compounding Pad 50487, work compound into pad before applying to panel.

Use 3M™ Trizact™ Microfinishing Abrasive Discs P3000

Place pad onto panel and start up rotary polisher. Work a small area at a time. Reapplying compound when moving to a new area.

Use 3M™ Trizact™ Microfinishing Abrasive Discs P3000

Attach 3M™ High Gloss Polishing Pad 50488 to rotary polisher and apply 3M™ Perfect-it™ III Extra Fine Compound to the pad. Place pad onto panel and start up machine. Move across panel until high shine is seen.

Optional Swirl Mark Reduction

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Shake the bottle and apply 3M™ Perfect-it III™ Ultrafina™ SE to the vehicle aiming to work half a square metre at a time.

Using 3M™ Perfect-it III™ Ultrafina™ SE high gloss polishing pad 50388, start with medium pressure to remove swirls/ holograms, then less pressure to achieve best possible finish.