Product Description
Milwaukee 3 in. Black Foam Finishing Pad for M12 Polisher/Sander
Model Number: 49-36-2789
The Milwaukee 49-36-2789 is a 3 in. Black Foam Finishing Pad for the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Polisher/Sander — a replacement finishing pad in the softest, finest-cut foam specification for the final polishing stage of automotive detailing, gelcoat finishing, and surface polishing work. The black foam finishing pad is the final-stage pad in professional polishing progressions — following the more aggressive cutting compounds applied with orange or yellow foam pads, the black finishing foam's ultra-soft cell structure applies finishing polishes and glaze formulations to refine the surface to maximum gloss and remove the micro-marring left by previous polishing stages. The black pad designation is the universal industry convention for the softest, finest-finishing foam specification, and Milwaukee's pad matches this standard for compatibility with professional detailing product systems that specify black foam for final finishing stages.
The 3 in. diameter matches the Milwaukee M12 Polisher/Sander's backing plate for correct pad coverage and speed distribution across the pad surface during polishing operation. A correctly sized replacement pad ensures the pad's center, mid-radius, and outer edge all contribute appropriately to the polishing action rather than the uneven pad wear and inconsistent surface coverage that occurs when pad and backing plate dimensions are mismatched. The M12 platform's variable speed control and compact dimensions make it particularly well-suited to the detail-oriented finishing work that the black finishing pad is designed for — allowing precise speed selection for the polishing compound being used and the intimate tool control needed for panel-by-panel finishing work on vehicles and gelcoat surfaces.
See Milwaukee's complete M12 Polisher/Sander pad lineup for all available foam grades — cutting, polishing, and finishing — and for the complete 5-piece assortment kit (49-36-2438).
Features
- Black foam ultra-soft specification for final polish and glaze application
- Removes micro-marring from previous polishing stages for maximum gloss
- 3 in. diameter matched to Milwaukee M12 Polisher/Sander backing plate
- Industry-standard black = finishing pad — compatible with professional detailing systems
- For automotive paint, gelcoat, and finished metal surface final polishing
Specifications
- Diameter: 3 in.
- Foam Grade: Black (Ultra-Soft Finishing)
- Compatible Tool: Milwaukee M12 Cordless Polisher/Sander
- Application: Final Polish, Glaze Application, Maximum Gloss Finishing
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 49-36-2789 3 in. Black Foam Finishing Pad
