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 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
3M 14593, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Disc, 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" A Medium, D5, 7000045941, Box of 10
Dynabrade 91425 1/4" W x 12" L 60 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 96340 Propane Torch
Dynabrade 96243 Bearing Press Tool
ACS 2" Diamond Roloc Disc, 400 Mesh, W/ Plastic Button
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 93646 3" Dia. x 3/8" CH 40/50 Grit Side Spoked Diamond Cut-Off Wheel
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
Dynabrade 94821 - 3/8" ID, 10' Long Air Hose Assembly, Female/ Male Fitting Ends Included
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 08916 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 2 in x 60 in, 7010309628
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
Norton 66254497067 - 2" X 1/4" 100 - 150 Grit Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 25 Each
Dynabrade 91429 1/2" W x 12" L 80 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Insize 2197, LARGE RANGE DIGITAL RADIUS GAGE, R1(4-590"/100-1500mm), R2(4-590"/100-1500mm), 697409778087
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832 