3M 7100003841 Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad 8 Inches

Product Description

The 3M 7100003841 is an ultrafine foam polishing pad designed for the final stages of paint correction and surface finishing. Measuring 8 inches in diameter, this pad works with dual-action and rotary polishers to deliver a swirl-free, high-gloss finish on automotive and industrial painted surfaces. Sold as a case of six pads, it is well-suited for professional detailers, body shop technicians, and fleet maintenance crews who require consistent results across high-volume work. The open-cell foam construction allows even product distribution and controlled heat buildup during the polishing cycle.

This pad is used in light-cut to zero-cut finishing applications where the goal is to remove fine swirl marks, light haze, or micro-marring left by earlier compounding or polishing steps. It pairs with ultrafine polishing compounds or finishing glazes. Typical applications include clear-coat finishing on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and painted fleet equipment. The 8-inch diameter suits standard backing plates common in professional detailing and body shop environments.

Key Features

• 8-inch diameter fits standard backing plates used in professional detailing
• Ultrafine foam cell structure supports swirl-free, high-gloss finishing
• Even foam density promotes consistent compound or glaze distribution across the pad face
• Case of six pads supports high-volume production environments
• Compatible with dual-action and rotary polishing tools

Compatibility

Designed as a finishing pad for use with ultrafine polishing compounds and finishing glazes on clear-coated and painted surfaces in automotive and industrial detailing applications.

Installation Notes

This pad is installed by pressing the hook-and-loop backing firmly onto a matching backing plate before use. Confirm the backing plate diameter matches the pad size before operating the polisher. Prime the pad with a small amount of compound or glaze before the first pass to prevent dry buffing. Inspect the pad surface between passes and replace when foam shows signs of tearing, glazing, or uneven compression.

Technical Specifications

• Pad Diameter: 8 inches
• Unit of Measure: Case
• Quantity Per Case: 6
• Weight: 1.53 pounds
• UPC: 00051131057333

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100003841