3M™ Finesse-It™ Marine Paste Compound brings the appearance of boats back to life by the use of aggressive abrasive mineral to cut through heavy oxidation and chalky film to renew faded gelcoats. Our compound turns back the clock on the effects of weathering to restore the original vibrancy of the color. The abrasive mineral in the compound also allows you to remove minor scratches, rust and exhaust stains from gelcoat finishes. Compounding is a necessary first step prior to polishing or waxing to renew a glossy finish that glistens in the sunlight and water.
Compounding is advised when a surface is so weathered that polish is minimally effective in creating a shine. When that’s the case, it’s time to compound. Apply the compound and rub it in a circular motion to allow the abrasive mineral to cut through oxidation, grime and filmy residue. . You’ll know the compound is working when the surface turns from dull and lifeless to glossy and shiny. Once the surface has been compounded, it’s time to preserve and enhance the shine by polishing and waxing the boat.
Our 3M™ Finesse-It™ Marine Paste Compound offers several competitive advantages. First, it comes in a white color that reduces the chance of staining light colored boats. Second, our compound stays wet during compounding, reducing heat build-up, pitting, burning, and print through. Because our compound doesn’t dry out too quickly, it allows a greater area to be compounded with less material. This compound buffs to a high gloss, requiring less glazing for a final finish. This compound contains no silicones or waxes.

Insize 7230, SCRIBER, 6928640320064
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 29859, Sanding Screen, 100 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160861
3M 36881, Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric, Blue, 48 in x 300 ft, 7100169351
Norton 66254489957 Wheel, Vortex-7am, 6" X 1/2" X 1" C2312 Nor VTME7 PH VTC+, 4 Each
Dynabrade 53245 7" Dia. Type 27 Vertical Depressed Center Wheel Grinder, 3 HP, 8,500 RPM, 5/8"-11 Spindle
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 27551, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/2 in x 18 yd (12.70 mm x 16.5m), 7000132182
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 17098, Hood Assembly with Sealed Seams Inner Shroud and Premium Head Suspension S-857, 7000002350, 1 EA/Case
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
3M 97421, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 72 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7010375681
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 07012, Supplied Air Hose W-9435-100/07012(AAD), 100 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005375, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 713066, PSA A/O Disc, 8 in x NH, 60, 7010370082
Dynabrade 93095 3" Dia. x 80 Grit Premium Ceramic Non-Vacuum DynaCut, Locking-Type Disc, 3 Ply Cloth, 25/pack
3M 77197, Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel,TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 8C CRS+, 7100109130, 40/box
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
3M 22570, Nitrile High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 847H, Brown, 5 Gallon Drum (Pail), 7100025410 