Scotch-Brite Ultra Fine Pads - Gray - 20/Box - 3M Automotive

The 3M Automotive Scotch-Brite™ 7448 Ultra Fine Gray Pads are engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring precise and consistent surface preparation in demanding automotive and industrial settings. These non-woven pads effectively create a uniform scratch pattern without aggressive material removal, making them essential for critical scuffing, blending, and final preparation on various coatings and substrates to ensure optimal adhesion and finish quality.

Key Features

• Ultra-Fine Grade Precision: Provides precise surface conditioning for denibbing, scuffing, and final finishing on a range of substrates, including paint, clearcoat, bare metal, coated metal, plastics, and composites.
• Conformable Non-Woven Web: Flexibly adapts to intricate body lines, edges, and contours, helping prevent gouging and preserving detailed panel shapes.
• Consistent Abrasive Action: Features abrasive minerals distributed throughout the entire web, ensuring predictable and uniform performance from the initial use through the life of the pad.
• Durable for Wet or Dry Use: Designed for extended product life in both wet and dry applications, compatible with water-based cleaners, solvents, and degreasers.
• Color-Coded for Identification: The distinct gray color allows for quick identification of the ultra-fine grade within the Scotch-Brite™ system, streamlining workflow in professional environments.

Applications

3M Scotch-Brite™ 7448 pads are widely utilized across collision repair, fleet maintenance, and industrial finishing for tasks such as:

• Scuffing OEM and refinish clearcoats or paints before blending or recoating to promote optimal adhesion on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs.
• Prepping panels, bumpers, trim, and moldings prior to primer, sealer, or basecoat application.
• Blending and feathering repair areas to seamlessly match surrounding finishes on vehicle bodies.
• Light rust removal, oxidation cleanup, and surface refinement on bare or coated metal components in industrial equipment.
• Creating a uniform matte or satin finish on stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: 3M Automotive
• Model Number: 7448
• Color / Grade: Gray, Ultra Fine
• Quantity: 20 pads per box