3M Perfect-It 30041 Foam Compounding Pad, 4 Inch Single-Sided, Hook and Loop, White, 2-Pack

3M Perfect-It 30041 Foam Compounding Pad, 4 Inch Single-Sided, Hook and Loop, White, 2-Pack

• 3M Perfect-It Foam Compounding Pads are our highest-performing foam compounding pads for refining and removing sand scratches from automotive painted finishes. A foam face pattern provides consistent surface contact and holds compound to reduce slinging. These single-sided pads feature insets for easy centering on rotary polishers, and Hookit hook-and-loop attachment for easy change-outs.
• Features:
  • Optimized foam face pattern maintains consistent surface contact, improving material efficiency and reducing slinging during compounding.
  • 4-Inch diameter offers precise control and access in small or confined vehicle areas.
  • Reverse taper edge design protects backing pads and adjacent painted surfaces from unintended damage.
  • Hookit hook-and-loop attachment system ensures quick, secure, and reliable pad changes on compatible rotary and random-orbital polishers.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: 3M
  • Applications: 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: Smooth
  • Material: Foam
  • Number of Sides: 1
  • Overall Diameter (Imperial): 4 in
  • Overall Diameter (Metric): 101.6 mm
  • Product Color: White
  • Product Form: Buffing Pad
  • Sided: Single
  • Type: Buff Pad
  • Recommended Use: Refining and removing P1200 or finer sand scratches in automotive paint finishes
  • Part Number 30041, 3M ID 60455083810, UPC 051131300415
• The 3M Perfect-It 30041 can also be referred to as foam compounding pad, Perfect-It 4-inch compounding pad, 3M foam buffing pad, Hookit compounding pad, and P1200 scratch removal pad.

The 3M Perfect-It 30041 delivers premium compounding performance with finely tuned foam engineering and a trusted attachment design—ensuring fast, clean paint refinishing results with minimal mess and maximum control.

Q: What size is the Perfect-It 30041 foam pad, and when is it most effective?
A: The pad is 4 in in diameter (about 101.6 mm) and excels at removing P1200 or finer sand scratches—especially useful in tight or detailed areas where control matters.

Q: How does the reverse taper design benefit paint finishing?
A: The reverse taper helps protect both the backing pad and adjacent painted surfaces, reducing the risk of edge damage during polishing.

Q: What attachment method does this pad use, and is it easy to swap during use?
A: It uses the 3M Hookit hook-and-loop system for fast, reliable, and tool-less pad changes, improving workflow and pad life.