Proper Sanding with 3M™ Trizact™ 3000 and 5000 Grit Abrasives

Trizact abrasives' unique pyramid-shaped structures contain multiple layers of abrasive mineral.
As the abrasive wears, fresh, sharp abrasive is continuously exposed. The result is a consistent finish, faster and superior to anything previously achieved. Conventional abrasives, by contrast, have randomly arranged minerals, and wear unevenly.
With 3M Trizact abrasives, technicians use the cleaner damp-sanding process rather than traditional wet sanding, eliminating the need for messy scuffing compounds. Clean-up is quick and easy.
For more information visit www.3Mcollision.com

[@danlc95]

Just as an experiment, on a scrap door. I sanded with 1000 grit, and was able to pull those scratches with Meguiar's m105, a blue Rupes microfiber cutting disc, and a Porter Cable 7424xp. I didn't think I was going to be able to do it, but I did. I also learned from that experiment that I'll soon be investing in the tract 3000, and 5000 discs!

[@richardhowle1220]

I'm sure they resurfaced a few days later.

[@RichardsMovies]

Not changing discs over the work surface is a genius tip

[@rickminear9029]

Should be a no brainer

[@aeyb701]

I’m just a hobbyist but the trizact sure lasts a long time.worth the extra cost.

[@3MCollision]

When using the 3m Trizact system, it is very important to follow the steps.

[@tonysparks7173]

I’ve been using this product since it came out and I wouldn’t even want to go back to buffing the old way without it. That being said the last box of the 6 inch 3000 trizact I bought was something wrong with it. I’m currently cutting and buffing a truck I recently painted and I cut the hood and one side of the truck and used 4 discs so far and still haven’t gotten the 1500 marks out yet.

[@3MCollision]

Thanks for your interest in 3M. If you're having difficulty removing the 1500 marks with the Trizact 3000 discs, you may want to try using a coarser grit sandpaper or a different sanding method to initially remove the deeper scratches. Once the 1500 marks are reduced, you can then switch back to the Trizact 3000 discs to achieve a finer finish. Hope this helps!

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Would this work with a da polisher? Instead of attaching a foam pad and compound, just an interface pad and sanding disc

[@paologarcia8541]

Yeap works for me

[@martinenidzhelyan6750]

I’m afraid to work it on DA. When I use pneumatic polisher is fine but on Da.. there is allot of water and drops that can damage the polisher.. it’s connected in the electricity and it’s dangerous/my opinion/ Maybe im wrong but water with electric it’s not best combination :)

[@lebojay]

@@martinenidzhelyan6750 I used to worry about that too but it’s OK. You can see in the video that very little water is used.

[@tarun_6864]

is there a way to clean and re-use

[@TimJohnson-x1o]

whats the diffeence between the blue and purple 3m sandin

[@michaelrodgers5105]

What is the problem if I don't get a slurry

[@zanaga1901]

How about polishing clearcoat paint to blend it in is it better to use just 3000 or lower.

[@Depression2010]

will it work on glass?

[@dennisqualls9098]

If you are polishing fine scratches from mirror stainless steel. Should you use a metal polish like white diamond or just use water with the trizact? Thanks.

[@americantruckeringermany8394]

i'm using the 3m headlight repair kit and it jumps from p500,p800 and then trizact p3000. the headlight comes out great except when I take a 15x magnifier to it, it looks like a ton of fine scratches i would rather not be there. is the jump from p800 to p3000 too much? i'm thinking i should use a p2000 in between. any thoughts? I will also try less water and running it longer.

[@jorchyt4016]

I personally use p320, p400, p600, p1000, p1500, 3000 and 5000, and the headlight comes out better than from the agency

[@rob99rst]

thats why they make 2000 grit paper. any wool pad will knock out 2000 grit scratches

[@jeremys8360]

rob99rst makes the buffing process harder. It’s the same amount of time, if not more to buff

[@dylansadler8020]

I'm glad some one said it....if you go from 1500 to 3000, you're missing steps. You will fight that when you're buffing.

[@nickbarbato149]

@@dylansadler8020 trizact is designed for their 1500 product to 3k product. it's not the same as normal grit stuff.

[@rudycid8012]

Is there any kits with all of the above?

[@karenanneangelkaren2903]

What orbit is recommended for a da sander using trizact 3000 & 5000

[@deansnape9378]

2.5mm orbit

[@rudycid8012]

What model sander was used?

[@kensendelofski3761]

Thanks, very helpful. But the volume was a bit low. Enjoyed it very much.

[@frankcrossman9923]

Will this work well on colored gel coat?

[@LS8eighteen]

I'm using Trizact 1500 and 3000 on white gel coat, I work entire glider (sailplane) wings and fuselages. It has immensely reduced the labor required to "refresh" and restore gel coat surfaces which tend to show crazing and even cracking after a couple of years of flying. I treat with rubbing compound after the 3000 work and then wax and buff. Should work equally well on colored gel coat.

[@RandyLittleStudios]

@@LS8eighteen rubbing alcohol? Probably causing crazing. ISO not the best choice for many surfaces.

[@daiffallahabderazak4543]

How to get your products in Algeria Please answer your product and I would like to try it

[@Harolddespui]

Love them, but one complaint: the velcro at the back degrades pretty quick. I use the trizact discs for small spot repairs, so a lot of puting them on/pulling them off the interface pad but you can do this maybe ten times max, then the stickyness is gone. 3M should improve this!

[@timothyboice7064]

Totally agree

[@tarun_6864]

they do so that you buy new

[@Harolddespui]

@@tarun_6864 my workaround: i put a trizact disc on a pad saver, then sticking it to the interface pad. When pulling it off i pull off the pad saver and let the trizact disc stay on the pad saver.

[@BVonBuescher]

You’re doing too much bro. Take a deep breath, and just slow down a little bit.

[@robertscott3399]

iam cutting and buffing guitars have a variable speed buffer but its too big so iam using what looks like an acdelco hand held cordless buffer hi and low bought it at harbor frieght. it works great and and iam using the 3m b3 stage kit 1,2.3 the number 3 isa light blue color i love my dad used 3m all the time at his shops and i use them to. but iam getting scratches in my finsh after i buff it i usualy start out with 1000 grit and go tto 5000 then buff. i dont know what iam missing.

[@richardhowle1220]

Trash is causing the deep scratches

[@9thGenAccord]

Can I still use these discs on single stage enamel paint?

[@mikhailpozin5142]

Wouldnt see why not, though if it's metallic you might have some issues, a straight gloss should be fine

[@FineW_TurboM111]

Lets say you have sanded down the whole car with 1500 and I am gonna go around it with 3000 to perfect the sanding, how many 75mm 3000 grit pads would you need for a mid sized sedan?

[@mikhailpozin5142]

By the fact he says one pad would be worn for the last two or three panels, two pads would likely be enough for a whole car

[@FineW_TurboM111]

@@mikhailpozin5142 I tried yesterday on a hood and the 75mm pad wouldnt last the whole hood no matter how long I would I work on it.

[@LS8eighteen]

For larger areas, get the 6" pads. They last surprisingly long.

[@philrose6226]

I'm finding they are just not working for large areas, the smaller discs with a small da, for a denib work amazing, bit for Larger areas with a big da they just don't cut no matter what I do

[@101leger]

I like to put a little soap in my spray bottle when cut and use 3000 with the sander.

[@texanson9875]

Lb From what I’ve heard, any panel that reads below 4 should not be sanded. Not enough clear coat on paint......

[@arthurlbn]

how many 3000 and 5000 discs do I need to sand the whole car(hatch, not too much big, like a honda fit)?

[@ericpinter29]

one each, they last quite a long time

[@toycoma98]

Not sure how many discs, but you gonna need a lot of money. One disc costs a lot.

[@tarun_6864]

@@toycoma98 problem is they never talk about cleaning and using again

[@marshallpulham]

What is the point of being so careful on the hood when you are dragging your hose along the fender which is definitely covered in grit and dirt from the floor now you have to compound your freshly painted fender and hopefully not wet sand it as well!

[@JJUAREZ2409]

Lol got emm!!!

[@fraserkinloch3765]

Totally disagree. The 3m rep who came to my work said not to use the backing pad as it reduces the Trizact action

[@williamlaplante2696]

Aww

[@Southernrefinish88]

1,000 then 1,200 then 1,500 finally 2,000 this will give you the same quality as buying these pricy as hell 3k and 5k pads and we do show cars that go to SEMA! But I understand just like any other company they must come out with totally unnecessary products to make more sales.

[@philipjohnson5076]

First, just because a car is at SEMA doesnt mean it has flawless paint. Also, not every vehicle or application has the luxury of chainsawing the clear with 1000. Your method might be an alternative to this particular example, but you have to consider the spectrum of paint correction as a whole before writing a product off completely.

[@Skipdogg15]

I used to do that...cut my sanding and buffing time in half using these pads. Well worth the price.

[@aracp]

Why stop at 3000? Why not finish the job completely thru buffing. Many ppl stopped using 3m out of ignorant failures due to poor training. I like 3m and still use it through out the process minus 5000.

[@BrokenRRT]

aracp your comment is confusing. You say why stop at 3000 but then say you use the process minus the 5000.

[@HenryOfGnarlia]

BrokenRRT because you use a buffing pad after 3000, not 5000.

[@awegazzsum4732]

Tungsten blade knock top off, small denib block w/ 1500 & 2000 followed by 3" 3000 trizact disc on wee sander, good burn up on d buff n jobs done, all in time for parma n pot down pub for lunch!! Thats all, shut the gates 🐔🍻

[@ronu7313]

Such a sham, you can go from 800 grit to 3000 grit easily w/o issues Trizact or not, just test and go to the farthest grit as possible from each other till you find the right combo and save money with these expensive sanding stuff

[@nigelblaymires4668]

Looks.like.a.FUKIN.ALIAN .

[@BVonBuescher]

Many imitators…. But 3M I have always been the main innovators. Please don’t go to work or have Dylan Mulvamy as your new spokes person. I would hate to have to stop using your products.

[@hafzamacie8858]

I have done very similar with Woodglut designs.