3M 05706 Perfect-It 8" Double-Sided Foam Compounding Pad, Quick Connect, White
- Engineered for high-speed defect removal and a clean finish, this 8 in double-sided foam compounding pad features a waffle face to hold compound, reduce slinging, and maintain consistent contact—ideal for collision centers and dealership reconditioning. Designed for rotary polishers using the 3M Quick Connect Adaptor for fast, centered pad changes and reliable performance on clear coat and painted surfaces.
- Features
- Our highest-performing foam compounding pads
- Works with 3M Hookit and Quick Connect attachment systems for easy change-outs
- Diameters as small as 3” for accuracy in tight spaces or small areas
- Foam construction holds polish, prevents slinging for faster, cleaner results
- Part of the 3M Perfect-It Paint Finishing System for showroom grade finishes
- Specifications
- Applications: Buffing & Polishing, Cured Paint, Fresh Paint Finishes, Medium Paint Finishes, Paint Finishing & Detailing, Scratch Removal, Swirlmark Removal
- Attachment Type: Hook & Loop
- Brand: Perfect-it
- Color Family: White
- Face Style: Waffle
- Material: Foam
- Number of Sides: 2
- Overall Diameter (Imperial): 8 in
- Overall Diameter (Metric): 203.2 mm
- Product Color: White
- Product Form: Buffing Pad
- Sided: Double
- Type: Buff Pad
- The Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pad can also be referred to as 3M 05706 compounding pad, double-sided foam buffing pad, 8 inch quick connect pad, waffle foam compound pad, and Perfect-It white compounding pad.
3M’s Perfect-It line is built for professional paint finishing, combining abrasives, compounds, and pads to streamline every step from defect removal to final gloss—trusted by collision centers for speed, consistency, and high-quality results.
Q: Does this pad use Hookit?
A: This model is double-sided and uses the 3M Quick Connect interface (adaptor PN 05752). Hookit applies to single-sided pads in the Perfect-It family.
Q: What tool and speed should I use?
A: Use a rotary polisher with the Quick Connect adaptor; do not exceed the 4,500 rpm maximum rating.
Q: Which adaptor fits this pad?
A: The recommended adaptor is the 3M Perfect-It Quick Connect Adaptor 05752 (5/8 in thread) for fast, centered attachment.
Q: What applications is it best for?
A: Compounding stages to refine P1200 or finer sand scratches, remove defects, and prepare surfaces for subsequent polishing steps within the Perfect-It system.
