3M 7010362494 Buffing Pad 5.25 in White Open Cell Foam

Product Description

The 3M 7010362494 is an open-cell foam buffing pad designed for use with Finesse-it polishes on automotive and industrial finishing applications. Measuring 5.25 inches in diameter, the pad features a larger cell structure that promotes airflow during polishing, helping to keep surface temperatures lower. This cooler polishing action is especially important when working on scratch-resistant clear coats, which are sensitive to heat buildup. The soft, smooth foam face transfers polish evenly and reduces the risk of marring delicate topcoats. Professional detailers, auto body technicians, and finishing specialists are the primary users of this pad.

This buffing pad is suited for finish-polishing stages where surface clarity and gloss are the goal. It is commonly used in automotive refinishing shops, marine surface finishing, and industrial coating applications where a final polishing step on clear coat or similar topcoats is required. The white foam color indicates a soft polishing grade appropriate for light-cut or finishing-stage compounds rather than heavy cut or compounding work.

Key Features

• Open-cell foam construction promotes airflow for cooler polishing surface temperatures
• Larger cell structure reduces heat transfer to scratch-resistant clear coats
• Soft, smooth face delivers consistent polish application with minimal marring risk
• 5.25-inch diameter fits standard backing plates used in automotive finishing
• White foam grade indicates finishing-stage softness for final gloss work

Compatibility

Designed for use with Finesse-it polishes and compatible with standard 5.25-inch backing plates used in automotive and industrial surface finishing applications.

Installation Notes

This pad is installed and removed by a professional detailer or auto body technician onto a compatible foam-pad backing plate attached to a rotary or dual-action polisher. Inspect the pad surface before each use and discard if foam shows tearing, compression, or contamination. Keep polishing speeds within the range recommended for foam finishing pads to avoid heat damage to the clear coat. Store pads flat and away from solvents or direct sunlight when not in use.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 5.25 inches
• Material: Open Cell Foam
• Color: White
• Weight: 0.06 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10
• UPC: 00051141284019

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010362494