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.

Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 30u
Dynabrade 40378 Rubber Drive Wheel, Mini Dynafile II
3M 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 76622, Roloc Disc 777F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045618
3M 26109, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S23, 1/4 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135941
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M™ 07010, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-25/07010(AAD), 25 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005374, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 64404 36" W x 60" L (914 mm W x 1,524 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Table, 230 V (AC), Side Exhaust
Dynabrade 11684 Dynabelter Contact Arm Assembly 4" DIA X 5/8" W., 40 Duro Serrated
3M 35832, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Radius Sanding Block, 273 mm x 66 mm, 7100256499
3M 28817, STIKIT LOW PROFILE DISC PAD, EXTRA FIRM, 5 IN X 3/8 IN X 5/16 IN, 24 EXTERNAL, 7010361145
Dynabrade 51811 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 1000,000 RPM, 1/16" Collet
3M 31936, Double Coated Paper Tape 410M, Natural, 1 in x 10 yd, 5 mil, 7010373939
Standard Abrasives 708751, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 60, 7010370081
3M 97956, Super 77 CA Multipurpose Spray Adhesive, Low VOC <25%, Clear, 24 fl oz Can, 7100014109, 12/Case
3M 01863, Scotch-Brite Metal Finishing Wheel, MF-WL, 5A Coarse, 6 in x 1 in x 1 in, 7100042616
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 26018, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S11, 3/8 Male, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135942
Dynabrade 22070 Downdraft Table Accessory Pack (Air Manifold, FRL and On/Off Air Valve)
3M 16298, PPS Lid & Liner Dispenser: Mini & Micro, 7100042777
3M 16205, PPS Disposable Lids, Midi, 125 Micron Full Diameter Filters, 7000120049
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case 
