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HOOK DISC HAND PADSHALFROUND TACO STYLE 5 IN X - 3M Automotive

Part #: 56493

The 3M Automotive 56493 Hookit Disc Hand Pad is an essential tool engineered for professional manual sanding and finishing tasks. This 5-inch hand pad features a unique half-round, taco-style design, providing technicians and mechanics with ergonomic comfort and precise control across various automotive and industrial surfaces. It ensures consistent abrasive contact, delivering reliable results for critical preparation and finishing work.

Key Features

  • Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed for long-term use in demanding workshop environments, resisting wear and tear from frequent application.
  • Ergonomic Taco Style Design: The half-round, taco-style shape conforms comfortably to the hand, reducing fatigue during extended sanding operations and improving maneuverability.
  • Optimized for 5-inch Hookit Discs: Designed for seamless attachment and secure holding of 5-inch 3M Hookit abrasive discs, facilitating quick changeovers and efficient workflow.
  • Consistent Pressure Application: Helps distribute pressure evenly across the sanding surface, preventing uneven sanding patterns and ensuring uniform material removal.
  • Versatile Application: Suitable for both wet and dry sanding processes, accommodating a broad range of automotive refinishing and industrial surface preparation tasks.

Applications

This hand pad is ideal for a variety of professional applications where precision and control are paramount. It is commonly used in automotive body repair for sanding primers, body fillers, and clear coats, particularly on contoured or hard-to-reach areas. Mechanics utilize it for spot repairs, blending paint edges, and feathering out imperfections. In industrial settings, it assists in surface preparation, deburring, and finishing small parts or intricate designs.

Specifications

  • Size: 5 inches (Diameter)
  • Style: Half-Round, Taco Style
  • Attachment: Hookit (Hook and Loop)
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  • Model: 501496
  • Shipping Weight: 0.9lbs
  • UPC: 00051111564930
  • Manufacturers Part #: 56493
  • Manufactured by: 3M Automotive
  • Also Known As: MMM-56493

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 10 October, 2026.