3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polisher - 15/21mm

anyone use either (15mm or 21mm) of these yet?

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REFINISHING, REDEFINED: The circular and oscillating motion of the 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polisher, paired with our matched compound, polish and pads, eliminates the dreaded swirl marks common with traditional rotary tools.

ULTIMATE CONTROL: The tool's variable speed control and a progressive speed trigger let you customize the power you bring to any job.

DESIGNED FOR COMFORT: With multiple gripping positions, its user-friendly design is easy-to-learn and control for technicians of all skill levels.

MANEUVERABLE: The generous 29-foot cord can mean less time spent managing cables.

TWO SIZES AVAILABLE: 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polisher PN 34100 has a with 15 mm throw and comes packaged with a 5-inch backup pad. It's also available with a 21 mm throw and a 6-inch pad, PN 34101.

A SYSTEM DESIGNED TO WORK TOGETHER: Part of the easy-to-use 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Paint Finishing System, which includes pads, liquids, and tools engineered to deliver high-quality finishes. Available SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) process guides deliver step-by-step instruction for common collision-repair paint finishing jobs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7OWTdAPB5E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxxkrmKv7SA

I'd be getting one no questions asked If:dblthumb2: it was cordless.

Looks good.

Looks like a great system to me. 3M has always had top-notch body shop supplies.

When watching the videos, they instruct to use no additional pressure besides the machine weight when compounding and polishing. Even though that, or very little pressure, has always been my process, this is the first time I've ever seen it as a formal recommendation. I've never been one of those 10-15 lbs. of pressure guys.

Don't hardly hear 3M anymore.

I remember when everyone was using Ultrafina for jewlling.

Not cheap! $482 15mm $534 21mm

$534????

Yeah, OK Gilligan.........

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Originally Posted by DanaDetailingPros

Not cheap! $482 15mm $534 21mm

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wait till you see the price of the pads/liquids, it's not surprising though being a product of 3M...

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Originally Posted by 2black1s

Looks like a great system to me. 3M has always had top-notch body shop supplies.

When watching the videos, they instruct to use no additional pressure besides the machine weight when compounding and polishing. Even though that, or very little pressure, has always been my process, this is the first time I've ever seen it as a formal recommendation. I've never been one of those 10-15 lbs. of pressure guys.

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You and I both.

I was surprised when Rupes used to say that too. Using pressure like that seems counterintuitive to me, even though many great detailers get excellent results with it. Many roads lead to Rome.