The Finer Points of Compounding
Part of our Paint Finishing System, our 3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound is designed for removing fine scratches left during the color sanding process with minimal compound swirl marks. This fast cutting paste applies easily with a polisher and a 3M™ compounding pad. This paste rubbing compound removes 1200, 1500 and 2000 grit sand scratches on automotive clear coats for a professional high gloss finish. For the fastest cut, use a wool pad like 3M™ Wool Compounding Pad PN05711. For a finer finish, use a foam pad like 3M™ Foam Compounding Pad PN05723.
Our Paint Finishing System
We developed our 3M™ system to produce showroom grade finishes with deep color and rich gloss. Our system uses a progressive series of abrasives, buffing pads, and proprietary polishes across the repair. The stages consist of sanding, scratch refinement, compounding, machine polishing, and swirl elimination. The level of work and stages needed for paint repair depend on the severity of the paint imperfection and 3M™ provides an effective solution for any level of clear coat and paint repair.
Better Science Toward the Perfect Finish, Only from 3M
Paste Rubbing Compound expands the range of what’s possible when paint finishing in collision repair. Its non-gritty, fast cutting capability and its paste consistency make it ideal during the critical compounding stages of auto paint repair and restoration. 3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound reduces time and saves you money. It’s another way that 3M helps you strive toward the perfect finish in your collision repair operation.

3M 65005, Scotch-Brite Deburr and Finish Pro Unitized Wheel, DP-UW, 6C Medium+, 3 in x 1 in x 1/4 in, 7100053422
Standard Abrasives 811027, Type 27 Cleaning Disc, 4-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 7/8 in, 7000046837
3M 13185, Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel, MU-WL, 2S Coarse, 8 in x 2 in x 3 in, 7000120809
Dynabrade 92585 3-1/2" Dia. x Medium Hook-Face Surface Conditioning DynaBrite Disc, 10/pack
3M 01675, Scotch-Brite Light Deburring Wheel, LD-WL, 8S Fine, 6 in x 1 in x 1 in, 7000000731
3M 17181, Scotch-Brite Roloc Unitized Wheel Pack 987S, 2 in, 7000144150
3M 49689, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 10 in x NH, Die 1000C, 7010326501
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 90874 2" Dia. Very Fine NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
Standard Abrasives 37446, PSA A/O Disc, 700595, 1-1/2 in x NH, 60, 7010331822
Dynabrade 78122 2" Dia. Medium NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Norton 66261014897 2" x 1/4" Bear-Tex NEX Rapid Blend AO Medium Grit TR (Type III) Non-Woven Wheel, 60 Each
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
3M 05135, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 9S Fine, 8 in x 1 in x 3 in, 7000000738
Norton 66261199696 - 3" X 1/4" X 1/4" Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheel, 7AM U2305, 40 Each
3M 01660, Scotch-Brite Light Deburring Wheel, LD-WL, 6S Fine, 6 in x 1 in x 1 in, 7000046045
3M 13717, Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel, XL-UW, 2S Fine, 3 in x 1/2 in x 1/4 in, 7000045925
Dynabrade 78182 3" Dia. Medium DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 78423 4-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" Very Fine DynaBrite Surface Conditioning Disc, 25/pack
3M 13177, Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel, MU-WL, 2S Medium, 6 in x 2 in x 1 in, 7000045922
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
3M 44495, Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Digital Sheeting 4091UDS,Yellow, 48 in x 50 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7100273873
Norton 66623325035 - 2" 120 Grit Fine Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Prep Green TR Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 50 Each
Norton 66261096557 - 3" X 1/2" Blaze Rapid Strip Ceramic Alumina Extra Coarse Grade Non- Woven Abrasive Disc With Quick Change TR III Attachment, 25 Each
Dynabrade 90872 2" Dia. Coarse NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 90873 2" Dia. Medium NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case 