3M Perfect-It 05738 Single-Sided Polishing Pad, 8", Hookit Attachment, Foam, Black

3M Perfect-It 05738 Single-Sided Polishing Pad, 8", Hookit Attachment, Foam, Black

Brand: 3M Perfect-It
Part Number: 05738

• The 3M Perfect-It 05738 Foam Polishing Pad is a professional-grade finishing pad designed to remove fine scratches, swirl marks, and compounding haze during the final stages of paint correction. Its soft black foam construction makes it ideal for achieving a high-gloss, swirl-free finish on automotive paint surfaces.
• Featuring a waffle-face design, this pad improves surface contact over contours while reducing heat buildup during polishing. The unique pattern also helps retain polish and minimize sling, resulting in cleaner and more efficient operation.
• The Hookit™ attachment system allows for quick and secure pad changes, making it compatible with a wide range of rotary and variable-speed polishers used in professional detailing and body shop environments.
• Features:
  • Soft foam pad for final polishing and finishing
  • Waffle face design reduces heat buildup and improves surface contact
  • Helps eliminate swirl marks and fine scratches
  • Retains polish and reduces sling during operation
  • Hookit™ attachment for quick pad changes
  • Compatible with pneumatic and electric polishers
  • Ideal for use with 3M Perfect-It machine polishes
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: 3M
  • Product Line: Perfect-It
  • Part Number: 05738
  • Alternate Part Number: 60455065726
  • Pad Type: Single-Sided Polishing Pad
  • Diameter: 8 Inches
  • Pad Material: Foam
  • Color: Black
  • Attachment Type: Hookit
  • Maximum Speed: 2500 RPM
  • Applications: Paint finishing, detailing, swirl removal, scratch removal, final polishing
  • UPC: 051131057388
• The 3M 05738 may also be referred to as a foam polishing pad, 8" finishing pad, black foam pad, Hookit polishing pad, swirl remover pad, or final stage buffing pad.

3M Perfect-It products are trusted by professional detailers and body shops worldwide for delivering consistent, high-quality paint finishing results.

Q: What stage of polishing is this pad used for?
A: This pad is designed for the final polishing stage to remove swirl marks and achieve a high-gloss finish.

Q: What machines is this pad compatible with?
A: It can be used with both pneumatic and electric variable-speed polishers that support Hookit backing systems.

Q: What makes the waffle design beneficial?
A: The waffle pattern improves airflow, reduces heat buildup, enhances polish distribution, and helps prevent swirl marks.