
Specifications
- Part number
- 34134
- Brand
- 3M
- Grit
- Grade
- Fine
- Size
- UPC
- 051131341340
Use it for
- Buffing & Polishing
- Clear Coat
- Cured Paint
- Detailing
- Finishing
- Fresh Paint Finishes
- Fresh and aged paint
- Hardest Paint Finishes
The finishing step of 3M's Perfect-It Random Orbital system. After RO Compound, this fine polish uses advanced abrasives and gloss enhancers to leave a haze- and swirl-free finish with minimal sling.
- Max setting
- Speed 4
- Area per pass
- 2 × 2 ft
- Top-up if swirls remain
- 4 drops
- Bottle
- 32 oz
Where it fits
| Step | Product | Pad |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Compound | Perfect-It RO Compound (white) | Wool or white foam compounding pad |
| 2. Polish | RO Polish 34134 (this product) | Purple foam polishing pad 34123 or 34127 |
| Tool | RO Polisher 34100 or 34101 | 15 mm or 21 mm orbit |
Finish without the fear
- Swirl-free. 3M says it leaves a haze- and swirl-free finish.
- Minimal sling. Stays on the pad and the panel.
- No burn-through worry. 3M says there's no fear of burn-through.
- Paint versatile. 3M says it delivers a fine finish on a variety of paints and clear coats.
Keep the pads clean. 3M says to clean pads often with a conditioning brush or tool, so the polish can keep working instead of loading up.
Polishing
- Start with a clean surface after compounding.
- Apply polish to the purple foam pad in a circle between the edge and the center.
- Set the pad flat and spread at speed 2, then increase up to speed 4 maximum.
- Use light pressure in a crosshatch over about 2 × 2 ft at a time.
- Wipe off with a microfiber cloth. If swirls remain, add 4 drops and repeat.
Tech specs
| Part number | 34134 |
|---|---|
| Size | 32 oz (946 mL) |
| Grade | Fine |
| Color | Purple |
| Other sizes | 34133 (16 oz), 34135 (1 gal) |
| Pads | Purple foam 34123 (5 in) or 34127 (6 in) |
| Tool | 3M Perfect-It RO Polisher 34100 or 34101 |
| Shelf life | 24 months unopened |
Related
FAQ
Which pad do I use?
3M's purple foam polishing pad: 34123 (5 in) or 34127 (6 in).
What speed?
Spread at speed 2, then polish at up to speed 4 maximum.
How big an area at a time?
About 2 × 2 ft, in a crosshatch pattern.
Swirls still showing?
Add 4 drops of polish and keep polishing.
What other sizes are there?
16 oz (34133) and 1 gallon (34135).
Manufacturer documents: RO system sell sheet (PDF)RO system TDS (PDF)
3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polish 34134, 32 oz, Purple
$55.61