3M PERFECT-IT 3000 Training Class Pictures

**Todd@RUPES** · 03-07-2008, 12:01 AM

How embarressing for the rep that he doesn`t even know how to buff cars with out getting huge amounts of splatter. You would think the rep would atleast know how to polish paint with out creating such a mess.

**imported_rydawg** · 03-07-2008, 12:03 AM

You keep it wet and work it in. If it dries then you are working it way too long. Load the pad up on the first run and get the pad nice and wet. The reason to keep the pad wet, is it eliminates swirls and also makes sure there are no pad abrasions left.

It`s not the swirls that people put into cars while buffing, but it`s actually pad friction trails..

**Invigor** · 03-07-2008, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by TH0001

How embarressing for the rep that he doesn`t even know how to buff cars with out getting huge amounts of splatter. You would think the rep would atleast know how to polish paint with out creating such a mess.

I had a little chuckle at that too!

It`s nice to see they`re informing people about the 3000 system and how to use it. I find it funny that a lot of people have UFSE and don`t know how to use it properly or use it differently than it was intended for.

**imported_rydawg** · 03-07-2008, 12:51 AM

UF is easy to use and you can get spectacular results, it`s just knowing how to use it properly. Watch the video on their website. Learn the pressure techniques and keep the pad wet are the biggest tips. A true swirl free high gloss will follow.

I am always here to help people out too.

**imported_DetailDan** · 03-07-2008, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by rydawg

UF is easy to use and you can get spectacular results, it`s just knowing how to use it properly. Watch the video on their website. Learn the pressure techniques and keep the pad wet are the biggest tips. A true swirl free high gloss will follow.

I am always here to help people out too.

What would we do without you!?

**imported_rydawg** · 03-07-2008, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by TH0001

How embarressing for the rep that he doesn`t even know how to buff cars with out getting huge amounts of splatter. You would think the rep would atleast know how to polish paint with out creating such a mess.

I seen that and laughed too Todd.

They should just hire me to teach.:heelclick

**imported_rydawg** · 03-07-2008, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by D&D Auto Detail

What would we do without you!?

Talk about lsp and lsp ready, glazes, glass cleaner, etc...:laugh:

**Woob** · 03-07-2008, 05:22 AM

Interesting, how hard is it to get a class together, price of equipment/training?

**gmblack3** · 03-07-2008, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by rydawg

Talk about lsp and lsp ready, glazes, glass cleaner, etc...:laugh:

:grinno:

How true! :2thumbs:

**David Fermani** · 03-07-2008, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by gmblack3a

Does 3M put on these schools anywhere?

Originally Posted by SilvaBimma

Interesting, how hard is it to get a class together, price of equipment/training?

I would think so. Their Aftermarket Division office is in Atlanta, so you might be able to main line the contact. I`d think that they`d be more than willing to promote thier product.

I`ll check into it & let you know.

Originally Posted by TH0001

How embarressing for the rep that he doesn`t even know how to buff cars with out getting huge amounts of splatter. You would think the rep would atleast know how to polish paint with out creating such a mess.

It`s not that the rep doesn`t know, it`s the detailer at the body shop (the rep wasn`t doing the sanding/buffing). Everyone standing close to the car got splattered because he didn`t work into the product properly. Working a bead correctly wasn`t discussed until after this spot repair(along with properly hanging the buffer cord on your shoulder). No doubt it could have helped if it was done 1st.

The class was more product focused rather than buffer technique (other than speed and pressure).

rydawg - have you tried any of their SRC polishes? The rep is also checking into the european line of polishes and hardware too. He wasn`t aware they had slightly different products over there.

**imported_rydawg** · 03-07-2008, 09:59 AM

David - I have been using their SRC polish since last spring and I like it a lot. I hate the strong chemical smell. It`s the only SRC stated polish I know of available in the US. I am sure all the UK products are close to the US products, but have different #`s cause of the VOC laws in the US. Their products are not VOC compliant. They do have the 6" pads though. We only have 8" and 3".

I know in different countries they do have different products. It looks like they have some newer stuff also, but is not on their site. Now they just need an ultra fast cutting compound like M105.

They do have a production detail line also.

Their Show car wax is decent too. A very underated OTC product.

3M is one of the biggest companies out their, if not the absolute biggest. I am sure they make products for other companies too if you search real hard. They make thousands of products and not just car care. I bet every house has atleast one thing that is made from 3M.

**Brian_Brice** · 03-07-2008, 10:09 AM

Very messy very strange. If you really want to refine the finish, make sure to remove the 1500 scratches with say 2k followed by 2500, then refine with 3k (megs makes a 3k hand paper). Not only will you eliminate the absolute need for a harsh compound but you will also have an unbeatable finish.

Yeah , that much splatter is pretty much laughable considering this person is suppose to be showing people how it`s done, maybe there were only body shop workers there so he didn`t want to show them up?

**imported_rydawg** · 03-07-2008, 10:18 AM

Your right Brian. When it comes to hand sanding Megs Unigrit makes the best hand wetsand paper. It lasts a long time and is VERY even.

3M makes the best orbital sanding system.

**Accumulator** · 03-07-2008, 11:15 AM

David Fermani- Thanks for posting this thread :xyxthumbs

rydawg- Nice to see I`m not the only person who likes their Showcar Paste Wax (though I only have the older version).