User Guide

Process
This application targets manufacturers and cabinet shops that produce solid surface countertops. Many smaller manufacturers
are producing their own acrylic and/or polyester solid surface materials. The Microfinishing Film provides longer life and
a more consistent finish versus conventional coated abrasives. 3M
™
Trizact
™
Film’s microreplicated construction has the
longest life and most consistent finish of any solid surface finishing abrasive. Scotch-Brite
™
Products provide a uniform
finish that provides the end-user with a gloss level that can be easily matched when repairing scratches that tend to naturally
occur with everyday use. Matte, semi-gloss, gloss, and high-gloss finishes can be achieved with these systems. Once the
required gloss level is met, the process can be stopped. Differences in solid surface substrates may require different final
steps to achieve the desired gloss level.
Related Applications
Acrylic and gel coat repair.
Tools
Random Orbital Sander
Operating Parameters
10,000 to 12,000 RPM; 3/16" or 3/32" orbit pattern.
12,000 RPM and 3/32" orbit pattern tend to provide an improved finish.
Accessories
3M
™
Hookit
™
II Disc Pad # 05245
Hookit to Hookit II Conversion Face # 02327
Stikit
™
to Hookit II Conversion Face # 02331
Market: Solid Surface/Cabinet Shop
Application Description: Solid Surface Finishing
page 2
polyester:
Finesse-It
™
Finishing
Material Easy
Clean-up with 968M
Gloss = 12–15
Gloss = 45
Gloss = 80
acrylic:
568XA CeO
damp
NOTE:
Rinse debris from Trizact discs after each use, and wipe the surface clean following each step to minimize contamination scratches.
Recommended Sequence for Acrylic-Filled and Polyester-Filled Solid Surfaces
1. Many scratches can be removed with 366L 60micron, which can save time in Step 2.
2. For acrylic, 268XA A10 damp can be used instead of Scotch-Brite A VFN if desired.
3. For acrylic, 268XA A5 damp can be used instead of Scotch-Brite S ULF if desired.
4. Use this method if you encounter swirl marks using the standard sequence or if you desire a very high gloss (over 80).
Gloss = 80+
Matte Finish Semi-Gloss Finish High Gloss Finish
Standard Sequence Alternate Sequence
4
Step 1 366L 100micron
1
dry 366L 100micron
1
dry 366L 100micron
1
dry 366L 100micron
1
dry
Step 2 268XAA35 damp 268XA A35 damp 268XA A35 damp 268XA A35 damp
Step 3
Scotch-Brite
™
A VFN
2
268XA A10 damp 268XA A10 damp 268XA A10 damp
Step 4 Scotch-Brite
™
S ULF
3
268XA A5 damp 268XA A5 damp
Step 5 286Q 9micron damp
Step 6 Finesse-It
™
Finishing
Material Easy Clean-up