Datasheet

Technical Data Sheet
Effective: 14/02/2022 Supersedes: 30/08/18
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4) Directions for Use
3M™ Perfect-it™ Fast Cut Plus Extreme 51816/51815 is an easy to use aggressive
abrasive liquid compound for use on refinish paints to remove scratches from P1200 to
3000 grade abrasives after sanding out defects during the paint rectification process.
It can also be used to remove oxidation and scratches, car wash scratches, etc, on
original manufacturer’s paints and on the surface of vehicle headlights
3M™ 51816/51815 Perfect-it™ Fast Cut Plus Extreme is recommended to be used with an
electric or air driven Polishing machine (900-1500 rpm) equipped with a 3M™ Perfect-
It™ Compounding Sponge Pad. Can also be used on any industry typical foam or wool
compounding pad.
 Shake bottle before use.
 Apply sufficient compound to the paint surface to work the flatted area, use up to
30% less than with existing compound. When starting with a dry compounding
pad also apply compound direct to the pad to prime the pad.
 Place the pad on the panel and start the machine.
 Compound using medium pressure and reapply until the scratches are removed.
 3M™ Perfect-It™ Fast Cut Plus Extreme has a long working time, minimal dusting
and cleans up easily with a 3M™ Perfect-it™ High Performance Cloth.
 For improved finish follow with 3M™ Perfect-it™ III Extra Fine PLUS 80349, on a
3M™™ Perfect-it™™ III Polishing Pad 50488.
 Lastly, any compounding swirl marks can be removed using 3M™™ Perfect-it™™ III
Ultrafina SE Polish 50383 on a 3M™™ Perfect-it™™ III High Gloss Pad 50388.
 Note: any excess compound on plastics, rubbers or adjacent panels should be
removed using a damp High Performance Cloth on finishing.
5) Storage
Avoid frost
Store upright
Practical shelf life is 2 years