The Finer Points of Compounding
Part of our Paint Finishing System, our 3Mâ„¢ 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 3Mâ„¢ 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 3Mâ„¢ Wool Compounding Pad PN05711. For a finer finish, use a foam pad like 3Mâ„¢ Foam Compounding Pad PN05723.
Our Paint Finishing System
We developed our 3Mâ„¢ 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 3Mâ„¢ 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 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 25234 Vane Set (4pk)
3M 20897, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 80 X-weight, 4 in x NH, Die 400BB, 7010294664
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 20910, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118872
Standard Abrasives 547003, Adapter, 5/8"-11 Male x 3/8"-24 Female, 7010368726
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M 30204, Disposable Plastic Wheel Maskers, X-Large, 125 per box, 7000125076
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder 
