StandardOperating Procedures

Paint Finish Denibbing Process Product List

1 Initial Defect Removal Attach the appropriate abrasive to the denibbing tool 1000 (Black) for large dirt nibs & 1500 (Grey) for small dirt nibs. Adjust the speed to the appropriate setting. Use medium setting as a starting point. Turn on tool and sand the nib with light downward pressure. Water may be required for some clearcoats.

3M Perfect-It Denibbing Tool, PN 07650 Cordless denib sander

3M Perfect-It Denibbing Abrasive, PN 02047 P1000 Grade Trizact abrasive stem, 20 stems per box

3M Perfect-It Denibbing Abrasive, PN 02080 P1500 Grade Trizact abrasive stem, 20 stems per box

2 Scratch Refinement If the 1000 grit abrasive was used in step one, refine these coarse scratches with the 1500 denibbing abrasive before polishing. Use the same sanding technique as in step one for best results.3M Perfect-It Denibbing Abrasive, PN 02047

P1000 Grade Trizact abrasive stem, 20 stems per box

3M Perfect-It Denibbing Abrasive, PN 02080 P1500 Grade Trizact abrasive stem, 20 stems per box

3 Apply PolishAttach the 3 in. 3M Purple Foam Pad to the polisher. If the pad is dry apply a small amount of 3M Perfect-It Denibbing Polish directly to the pad. Apply a small spot of polish on each nib as well. For optimum performance, setpolisher at 70 to 90 PSI.

3M Perfect-It Foam Buffing Pad, PN 05759 Foam Buffing Pad, 3 in., Purple

3M Perfect-It Denibbing Polish, PN 39063 Denibbing Polish, 16 oz./473 mL.

3M Polisher, PN 28363, 75 mm Diameter

4 Machine PolishSlightly collapse the foam pad to the painted surface and pull the trigger to start polishing the defect area. Using a circular motion, polish each sanded area for 7 to 10 seconds. Minimize sling by releasing the trigger while pad is still collapsed on the surface. Wipe residue with a yellow microfiber cloth.

3M Perfect-It Detailing Cloth, PN 06016 Yellow Microfiber Cloth

3M Polisher, PN 28363, 75 mm Diameter

5 Swirl Elimination(Option A)On dark colored vehicles, attach the 3 in. Ultrafine foam polishing pad to the polisher. Apply a small amount of 3M Ultrafine Machine Polish directly to a dry pad. Apply a small spot of 3M Ultrafine Machine Polish to each nib as well. Polish the haze spots for 7 to 10 seconds each, and wipe residue with a blue microfiber cloth.

3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, PN 05760 Foam Polishing Pad, 3 in., Blue

3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish, PN 39062 Machine Polish, 16 oz./473 mL.

3M Perfect-It Detailing Cloth, PN 06020 Light Blue Microfiber Cloth

5 Swirl Elimination(Option B) A full sized polisher equipped with an 3M Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad may also be used to polish the full panel. Wipe residue with a blue microfiber cloth.3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, PN 05708

9 in., 1 pads/bag

3M Perfect-It Detailing Cloth, PN 06020 Light Blue Microfiber Cloth

3M Electric Variable Speed Polisher, PN 28391

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3M Particulate Respirator N95 PN 07185

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3M E-A-R Skull Screws

Ear Plug, PN P1300

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Protective Eyewear, PN 15200