3M 5.5 inch Waffle Weave Pad Review

[Pats300zx]

I picked these pads up about a month ago on Ebay. They are the 3M 5.5 inch waffle weave buffing pad. I got some of the the black and finally had a chance to try out the black on a detail that I did. I really love these pads. They fit perfectly on my 3M yellow backing plate and just seem to glide on the surface. For the price they can`t be beat. I ended up buying 40 more...I decided to try out some of the white wool and other pads the vendor (detailerguy.com) was offering.



I think I am set for a while...:chuckle:



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[Eisen Hulk]

Thanks for the review, Pat. I know John (Eliot Ness) bought some too, and he also sold ten to me...Haven`t used them yet though. Let me know what you think about the white wool pads.

[imported_smprince1]

Are this cutting, polishing or finishing pads?



What products did you use them with?



Speeds?



Results?



At that price, I might just have to give them a try.



Thanks.

[Eisen Hulk]

They`re a finishing pad....Similar to the LC black/grey pad.




Are this cutting, polishing or finishing pads?



What products did you use them with?



Speeds?



Results?



At that price, I might just have to give them a try.



Thanks.

[Pats300zx]

Are this cutting, polishing or finishing pads?



What products did you use them with?



Speeds?



Results?



At that price, I might just have to give them a try.



Thanks.





Black is finishing and white is polishing. I used them today with 1Z HGP on a Makita 9227 with a 3M backing plate at speeds of 1000-1200 rpm. The results were excellent.

[Old Pirate]

Thanks Pat for the review, i also got some of them too and haven`t had the time (raining) to try them out!.......:usa

[imported_smprince1]

Black is finishing and white is polishing. I used them today with 1Z HGP on a Makita 9227 with a 3M backing plate at speeds of 1000-1200 rpm. The results were excellent.



Thanks for the info.

[Scottwax]

I <3 the blue 3M Ultrafina pads, guess I will have to try the black ones too now. Thanks for the heads up.

[timdon62]

They r really good pads and at the price you can buy alot and not have to worry about pad cleaning much while working, just toss the used one in some water and put on a new one. Detailerguy has some good contests going on too

Tim

[imported_Denzil]

Black is finishing and white is polishing. I used them today with 1Z HGP on a Makita 9227 with a 3M backing plate at speeds of 1000-1200 rpm. The results were excellent.



I guess I`ll have to pick up a few white ones now, hehe. Thanks for your review Pat.

[Eisen Hulk]

Hey, Denz. So, do you currently have any of these in black? If not, if you order some of the white pads, we could do a trade. Let me know if you`re interested.



EH




I guess I`ll have to pick up a few white ones now, hehe. Thanks for your review Pat.

[Jscort98]

Are these black pads the same thing only .25 inch smaller?



eBay Motors: 6 Black foam + 2 wool finesse-it Polishing Buffing Pads (item 310063390093 end time Jul-30-08 10:34:19 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310063390093&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=310064809348&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu% 3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4#ebayphotohosting)

[crystal bliss]

i just read, the black pad is a polishing pad right? Perfect-It III High Gloss Polishing.

can you give me the link seller? thanks

[Pats300zx]

Are these black pads the same thing only .25 inch smaller?



eBay Motors: 6 Black foam + 2 wool finesse-it Polishing Buffing Pads (item 310063390093 end time Jul-30-08 10:34:19 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310063390093&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=310064809348&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu% 3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4#ebayphotohosting)



They are the same pads. That is the vendor I got them from.

[Accumulator]

.. I used them today with 1Z HGP on a Makita 9227 with a 3M backing plate at speeds of 1000-1200 rpm. The results were excellent.



Always interested in combos involving 1Z HG :D



Do these pads take a 3M-specific/reverse velcro backing plate? I seem to recall 3M being, uhm..unique in that regard but I could be wrong :think: