Question 1

it is 2019, how many pads are included??

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These Perfect-it 3" Pads are sold two per plastic bag. The Purple ones are the Buffing Pads, the Black ones are the polishing Pads, and there's a light Blue Ultra Fine Polishing Pad. They are available in this 'Waffle' Profile, or flat. They have 'Hookit' backs that hold them in place, and they hold up pretty good, as well. I've had mine for a couple of years. There's another 3M Pad you might want to check out; 3M's 4" Pads that hook to your 3" Backing Plate and angle out to 4"; you can use the sides of these pads for getting into tight spaces. Their 3M numbers are 3M-30041: Buffing, 3M-30042 Polishing, and 3M-3M30043 Ultra Fine Polishing. They also come two per plastic bag. Use each one these Pads with their corresponding Compound/Polish and you will get good results.

Question 2

Does the pad work with a hook & loop system. The backing plate is the rough side (hooks) which fastens to the soft side (loops) of pads - like velcro?

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Hi Dhiren! Thank you for your question. The 3M 33285 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad uses the 3M 05752 Perfect-It Quick Connect Adapter. The adapter has a 5/8” thread to fit various rotary tools.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-05752-Thread-Release-Adaptor/dp/B002SYSQWK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=B002SYSQWK&qid=1595252162&sr=8-1

Question 3

How many pads come in a pack?

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I got 2 in each pack i ordered and these are the best 3 in pads ive found so far

Question 4

is this a white or black foam pad?

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Here's a link to the 3M 'Paint Finishing Guide; this booklet will lay it out very clearly for you:

https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1101753O/perfect-it-ex-paint-finishing-brochure.pdf&fn=Paint%20Finishing%20Guide_60-4402-7884-8_V5_LR_2018_R2.pdf

The White-capped bottle is the Buffing Compound, use it with the Purple Pad. the Black-capped bottle is the Machine Polish, use it with the Black Pad, the Light Blue-capped Bottle is the Ultrafine Machine Polish, use it with the light Blue Pad. Read the Brochure; it will lay the process out for you.

ASIN	B00DCMM8US
Best Sellers Rank	794,012 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 1,386 in Polishing Accessories
Brand	3M
Compatible Material	Wood
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (139)
Global Trade Identification Number	00051131332850
Grit Material Type	Foam
Grit Number	80
Grit Type	Coarse
Included Components	3M™ Perfect-it™ Foam Polishing Pad, 33285
Item Diameter	6 Inches
Item Dimensions	36.6 x 18.8 x 2 centimetres
Item Type Name	3M™ Perfect-it™ Foam Polishing Pad, 33285, 6 in
Item Weight	1.6 Ounces
Manufacturer	3M
Manufacturer Part Number	33285-6PK
Material	Foam
Model Number	33285
Number of Items	1
UPC	051131332850
Unit Count	1.0 count

Perfect-It 3M Foam Polishing Pad, 33285, 6 in, black

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