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3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide

3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide

3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide

Product catalog summary
Overview: The 3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide provides detailed information on the use of 3M's buffing and polishing tools designed to enhance productivity and reduce labor costs. These tools are compatible with 3M™ Buffing Pads and Compounds, offering a cost-effective solution by repairing defects instead of repainting.
Tool Design and Features: The tools are ergonomically designed for user comfort and are available in rotary or random orbital motions. They are suitable for various substrates, including clear coat, solid surface, gelcoat, powder coat, and lacquered wood. Key features include a fast cut rate, low vibration for better control, and a fine, haze-free finish.
Pad and Polish Types: The guide outlines the use of wool or foam pads, with wool typically used for faster cuts and foam pads for finer finishes. Coarse polishes are recommended for rotary tools, while very fine polishes are suitable for random orbital tools.
Buffing Process: The document provides a general buffing technique for both rotary and random orbital tools, with specific sequences for different substrates. For large area repairs, an overlap pattern is recommended, while small repairs should start with an 'L' shape followed by a circular motion.
Product Specifications: Detailed specifications for various 3M tools are provided, including recommended speeds, force application, and pad types. The guide also includes a selection guide for buffing pads and compounds, highlighting the appropriate combinations for different finishes.
Applications: The tools are suitable for a range of applications, including small and large repairs in automotive, marine, aerospace, and industrial paint sectors. Specific applications include aggressive spot defect repair, paint job shops, and gelcoat repair.
Warranty and Liability: 3M provides a warranty that each product meets applicable specifications at the time of shipment. The document outlines the limitations of liability, emphasizing that users are responsible for evaluating the product's suitability for their specific applications.
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3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide-1

3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide Touch Buff & Polish • owerful tools improve productivity P and reduce labor costs • esigned to work with 3M™ Buffing D Pads and Compounds • ave money by repairing instead S of repainting • rgonomic tool design for increased E use

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3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide-2

Precision Finishing by Design W hen you use our complete 3M™ Buffing System you can save money by repairing defects. Available in rotary or random orbital motions and in multiple sizes, 3M™ Buffers and Polishers make an excellent choice for a variety of repairs on different substrates across a wide range of industries. Powder Coat Clear Coat Lacquered Wood Industrial Paint Solid Surface Choose the Right Tool for Your Buffing Needs 3/16” Rotary Tool Random Orbital Tool 5/16” • Fast cut rate • Coarse finish • ow vibration, L better control on tool • ine, haze-free finish F (no swirl marks) • liminates...

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3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide-3

Buffing Process Powder Coat Shown below are suggested sequences for finishing on different substrates. These sequences should be considered as starting points and may be modified based on the needs of the specific job. 2 3M™ Elite Non-Vacuum Random Orbital Sander Clear Coat 3M™ Electric Variable Speed Polisher 3M™ Random Orbital Buffer 2 3M™ Mini-Random Orbital Sander Solid Surface 3M™ Random Orbital Buffer 2 3M™ Elite Self-Generated Vacuum Random Orbital Sanders (clean sanding abrasive, coarse grade) 3 3M™ Elite Self-Generated Vacuum Random Orbital Sanders (clean sanding abrasive, finer grade)*...

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3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide-4

Buffing Pad and Compound Selection Guide 3M™ Finesse-It™ System Finishing Material White Wool Purple Polish Black Wool Final Finish White Foam, Open Cell Gray Foam Extra Fine Orange Foam White Foam, Fine Finish Fine White Wool Black Foam White Foam Rubbing Compound Rotary Tool Blue Foam Ultra-Fine Machine Polish Machine Polish Use with 3M™ Electric Variable Speed Polisher Random Orbital Tool Slight angle to work surface (5°) Flat against work surface

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3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide-5

Random Orbital 3" Random Orbital Buffer 5" Random Orbital Buffer Part No. UPC Motor Rec. RPM Spindle Orbit/Rotary Primary Markets • Industrial Paint • Auto OEM Tier 1 • Auto OEM • arine Specialty Vehicle/Composites M • Aerospace • utomotive Aftermarket A • Auto OEM Tier 1 • arine Specialty Vehicle/ M Composites • Aerospace • Auto OEM • Auto OEM Tier 1 • arine Specialty Vehicle/ M Composites • Aerospace • Auto OEM • Auto OEM Tier 1 • arine Specialty Vehicle/ M Composites • Aerospace Small Repair • ggressive Spot Defect Repair A • aint Job Shops P • Powder Coat Large Repair • utomotive Aftermarket...

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3M™ Buffer and Polisher Guide-6

For Technical Assistance call 1-866-279-1235. Product Use: Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application. Warranty and Limited Remedy: Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product...

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