3M large area clearcoat repair User Manual

• Attach disc pad, 3M

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Hookit

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Disc Pad (5" dia.), to Dynabrade

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Dynabuffer Model #57240.

• Condition buff pad, 3M

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Finesse-it

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Buffing Pad, Orange Foam, 5¼". 

• Tech Tip: The buff pad only needs to be conditioned when it is new. To condition the buff pad, apply “chocolate

chip” sized drops of the appropriate polish to the valleys on the buff pad. After the polish has been applied to the

buff pad, fold the pad in half and apply pressure. Open the pad and rotate 90° then fold buff pad in half again and

apply pressure. (See photos below.)

• Attach conditioned buff pad to disc pad.

• Apply a “chocolate chip” size drop of polish, 3M

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Finesse-it

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Polish — Extra Fine, to the sanded area. Use the buff pad

to spread the polish evenly over the sanded area.

• Position the buffer on the work surface and start the buffer. Apply medium pressure and polish using the overlap process

as described in step Number 1.

• Tech Tip: To assist in determining whether appropriate pressure is being applied, place two vertical lines, 180°

apart, on the edge of the disc pad. While buffing, the lines should appear to be 1" apart. (See below.)

• Keep the buff pad flat while buffing. Do not tip the buff pad on its edge or “Free Spins” the tool.

• Tech Tip: If polish is being slung outside the repair area, either too much polish has been applied or insufficient

pressure is being applied.

• Polish time will vary depending on clearcoat technology.

• Remove the sanding residue when complete with a Scotch-Brite

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High Performance Cloth.

Market: Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (AOEM) and Automotive Tier 1 Suppliers

Application Description: Large area clearcoat repair. 

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Hookit 

Disc Pad 

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Hookit 

Disc Pad 

Lines 
should 
appear 
to be 1” 
apart 

Stationary

 

Running