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    S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface

    Just curious if anyone on MOL is using the S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface in their arsenal of detailing tools. Since I switched from the 3M Hookit 2 to the Meguiar's interface I have experienced a very short lived product from the S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface.

    The question I have is in the Meguiar's 2010 Catalog, the 3" S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface has 6 holes for cooling I assume. When I purchased my S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface pads they had no holes. What is happening is that due to the heat generated by the pneumatic tool the laminated velcro seperates from the foam. I would hope that a professional would get more than just 2 weeks of use without this happening.

    Today I purchased 2pcs of the 3M Hookit Foam Interface and ironically it looks just like the one in the Meguiar's catalog ? It has the 6 holes for cooling and the foam core is a bit thicker and the velcro is more sticky.

    I understand that this is not an expensive part, but if the life expectancy is such, maybe it should be offered in a 2pc, 4pc or a value pack.

    Thanks again Meguiar's for your support!
    David M. Sylican
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    Re: S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface

    Hi Dave

    I will pass along your comments to the Marketing Department as well as, log the concerns into our feedback system.

    If we hear any news, we will update the thread !

    Thanks again for the feedback !

    Mike
    Mike Pennington
    Director of Global Training, Events and Consumer Relations
    Meguiar's, Inc.
    800-854-8073
    mpennington@meguiars.com

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      Re: S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface

      I use Meguiar's 3" interface pad, 3" backing plate and 3" sanding/ finishing discs for about 6 weeks. No separations in my case. However I use DA polisher as a sander instead of air tool.
      Intense usage of sanding/ polishing discs is very normal. Some body shops reported replacing discs every 2-3 minutes during intense sanding.
      As you stated the heat build-up must have caused the interface plate to separate. Without it the sanding process becomes really aggressive.

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      • #4
        Re: S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface

        Originally posted by Innovative Detailing View Post
        Just curious if anyone on MOL is using the S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface in their arsenal of detailing tools. Since I switched from the 3M Hookit 2 to the Meguiar's interface I have experienced a very short lived product from the S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface.
        The question I have is in the Meguiar's 2010 Catalog, the 3" S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface has 6 holes for cooling I assume. When I purchased my S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface pads they had no holes. What is happening is that due to the heat generated by the pneumatic tool the laminated velcro seperates from the foam. I would hope that a professional would get more than just 2 weeks of use without this happening.

        Today I purchased 2pcs of the 3M Hookit Foam Interface and ironically it looks just like the one in the Meguiar's catalog ? It has the 6 holes for cooling and the foam core is a bit thicker and the velcro is more sticky.

        I understand that this is not an expensive part, but if the life expectancy is such, maybe it should be offered in a 2pc, 4pc or a value pack.

        Thanks again Meguiar's for your support!
        David,

        I checked my kit and Meg's Catalog. Only the backing pad S3BP has 6 holes. The interface pad S3FIS does not have any holes.
        Anyway, your interface pad should last much longer time.
        http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/s3fis.html

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          Re: S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface

          Originally posted by Innovative Detailing View Post

          The question I have is in the Meguiar's 2010 Catalog, the 3" S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface has 6 holes for cooling I assume. When I purchased my S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface pads they had no holes. What is happening is that due to the heat generated by the pneumatic tool the laminated velcro seperates from the foam. I would hope that a professional would get more than just 2 weeks of use without this happening.

          !
          Aren't the holes there to serve as part of the inner vacuum duct?
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          • #6
            Re: S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface

            Originally posted by Mike Pennington View Post
            Hi Dave

            I will pass along your comments to the Marketing Department as well as, log the concerns into our feedback system.

            If we hear any news, we will update the thread !

            Thanks again for the feedback !

            Mike
            Thank you so much for the support Mike

            By the way it was nice meeting up with you at the Cruise for a Cure at the fairgrounds......Your set up there was "First Class" and those that had a chance to listen in on your seminar were fortunate!

            Originally posted by David Fermani View Post
            Aren't the holes there to serve as part of the inner vacuum duct?

            Most likely depending on the tool that you are using.....

            Greg,

            Here is the picture that I have in my 2010 Meguiar's catalog of the S3FIS....



            I would like to say "Thank you" to customer support on this issue. Before posting this I had called the tech line were I was assisted by one of the representatives. I gave him my company info and my name and within 3 days I had a new replacement!........ Not just 2 thumbs up, but 6 thumbs up!

            Thank you again Meguiar's for your support!
            David M. Sylican
            Innovative Detailing
            Headlight Lens Restoral
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            • #7
              Re: S3FIS Unigrit Foam Interface

              Hi David,

              I think this interface pad has been redesigned. The new version does not have holes:
              http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ectionID=38101
              Also 2010 Professional Catalog had two versions: one came out after SEMA 2009 and new one in Spring 2010. Probably you looked at the old one.
              Meguiar's Customer Service is the best. I wished my bank would be as nice as they are.

              Best,
              Greg

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