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3M Compounds & Polishes

3M Compounds and Polishes – Finishing Systems for numerous applications

Looking for a 3M finishing system?

We have a solution for every challenge: denibbing, defect removal, compounding and polishing to let your results shine. If you are looking for general industrial solutions, automotive or marine finishing or collision repair applications, find out more about our offering below.

3M™ Perfect-It™ Finishing Solutions for Collision Repair

Choose the right system for your application – the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polishing System, a professional-grade set of tools, pads and polishes – typically used in detailing shops, re-engineered for the collision repair industry.

Find out more about our compounds and polishes for Collision Repair applications

Do you have compounding, finishing or polishing challenges?

We can help you solve your real-world challenges. Our mission is to provide you with all the support you need to keep your project running as smoothy as possible. We can collaborate with you to increase productivity and mitigate the challenges of a shrinking workforce, complying with regulations, eliminating risks, training your workers and much more.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 3M Compounds and Polishes

What is the difference between compounds and polishes
Compound: An aggressive liquid, which has been designed to ‘cut’ the top surface of the paint. Using a compound after a sanding step, or on fine scratches, will help to quickly remove these defects leaving a smooth finish.

Polish: Polish is much less aggressive and is used to achieve extremely high gloss levels to give the best possible shine to your paintwork. A polish is often used as a second step after compounding.
What options do I have to shorten the compounding & polishing process?
Depending on your goals this can vary. But If you have defects in your paintwork that need removing with a sanding step (i.e. dirt nibs or runs), we recommend utilizing our 3M™ Trizact™ range of fine abrasive products. If you finish the sanding step with a Trizact Abrasive grade 3000, 6000 or 8000, your compounding work will be significantly reduced - meaning less liquid being used, less chance of burning through your paint and less time on the job overall.
What type of pads are available?
We have a large range of compounding and polishing pads available in a variety of sizes and connections to suit your needs.
- Wool pads give the most cut, but the finish is down when compared to a foam pad.
- A foam pad will give slightly less cut compared to a wool pad, but the finish will be better.
Our pads come in single sided ‘hook and loop’ style or Double Sided Quick Connect style.
What pads should I use with which liquids?
Our pads and liquids have been developed to work with each recommended system. Mixing and matching between systems is not recommended as this can significantly decrease performance. For example, Random Orbital Compound and Random Orbital Polish is designed to work optimally with our selection of Random Orbital Pads, just like our rotary system liquids should be used with the rotary pads. Most of our pads are colour coded to help you understand which pads work with which liquids.
What are the brands that 3M has developed - how do the products differ?
Typically, 3M™ Finesse-It™ Products are used in an Industrial setting, for example an OEM vehicle factory. 3M™ Perfect-It™ Finishing products have been developed to be used on fresh aftermarket paints and coatings. This is often down to the different substrates, application and how cured the paint/coatings are, so different products are required.
Where can I buy 3M Compounds, Polishes and Pads?
Please contact us or select the specific product online, a “where to buy link” is provided on the individual product page.

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3M™ Finesse-it™ Knit Buffing Pad, 85078, 3 in, 15/16 in Pile Height, 10/Bag, 50 ea/Case

3M Stock

7000000598

Previous 3M Stock

60980026482

UPC

00051144850785

3M™ Finesse-it™ Foam Buffing Pad, 02648B, Orange, 3-1/4 in (82 mm), Convolute, 10/Bag, 50 ea/Case

3M Stock

7010328348

Previous 3M Stock

60980108058

UPC

00051111605271

3M™ Finesse-it™ Buffing Pad 02648, 3-1/4 in Orange Foam Wht Loop

3M™ Finesse-it™ Foam Buffing Pad, 02648, Orange, 3-3/4 in (95 mm), Convolute, 10/Bag, 50 ea/Case

3M Stock

7000000636

Previous 3M Stock

60980107258

UPC

00051111511510

3M™ Hand Glaze, 05990, 1 qt (32 fl oz), 6 per case

3M Stock

7000000479

Previous 3M Stock

60455071567

UPC

00051131059900

Alternative ID

05990

3M™ Marine High Gloss Gelcoat Compound, 06025, 1 gal

3M™ Marine High Gloss Gelcoat Compound, 06025, 4.53 kg, 4 Cans/Case

3M Stock

7012869309

Previous 3M Stock

AC010562885

UPC

00051131060258

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Compound + Polish, 30344, Quart

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Compound + Polish 30344, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL), 6/Case

3M Stock

7100223149

Previous 3M Stock

60455110126

UPC

00051131303447

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Compound + Polish, 30345, Gallon

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Compound + Polish 30345, 1 gal (9.09 lb), 4/Case

3M Stock

7100223173

Previous 3M Stock

60455110134

UPC

00051131303454

3M™ Perfect-It 1-Step Finishing Material, PN33039, 32 fl oz

3M™ Perfect-It™ 1-Step Finishing Material, 33039, 1 qt (32 fl oz), 6 per case

3M Stock

7100210662

Previous 3M Stock

60455109474

UPC

00051131330399

3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad 4 Inch, 30043

3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, 30043, 4 in, Single Sided, 2 pads per bag, 6 bags per case

3M Stock

7100119298

Previous 3M Stock

60455083968

UPC

00051131300439

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Polishing Pad 4 Inch, 30042

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Polishing Pad, 30042, 4 in, Single Sided, 2 pads per bag, 6 bags per case

3M Stock

7100119287

Previous 3M Stock

60455083950

UPC

00051131300422

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Compounding Pad 4 inch, 30041

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Compounding Pad, 30041, 4 in, Single Sided, 2 pads per bag, 6 bags per case

3M Stock

7100119288

Previous 3M Stock

60455083810

UPC

00051131300415

3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Foam Polishing Pad 34127, Fine, Purple, 6 in (150 mm), 2 Pads/Bag, 6 Bags/Case

3M Stock

7100286963

Previous 3M Stock

UU012025068

UPC

04064035015367

3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Foam Compounding Pad 34126, Coarse, White, 6 in (150 mm), 2 Pads/Bag, 6 Bags/Case

3M Stock

7100286948

Previous 3M Stock

UU012024905

UPC

04064035015305

3M™ Perfect-It™ Fast Cut Plus Extreme 51815, 1 kg, CFIP

3M™ Perfect-It™ Fast Cut Plus Extreme 51815, 1 kg, 12 Bottles/Case

3M Stock

7100136343

Previous 3M Stock

AS010623457

UPC

04054596363403

3M™ Marine Metal Restorer and Polish 09019

3M™ Metal Restorer and Polish, 09019, 18 oz Paste, 6 per case

3M Stock

7000000616

Previous 3M Stock

60980035525

UPC

00051131090194

3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Wool Compounding Pad 34124, Coarse, White, 6 in (150 mm), 2 Pads/Bag, 6 Bags/Case

3M Stock

7100286951

Previous 3M Stock

UU012025043

UPC

04064035015176

3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Wool Compounding Pad 34125, Medium, White, 6 in (150 mm), 2 Pads/Bag, 6 Bags/Case

3M Stock

7100286947

Previous 3M Stock

UU012024897

UPC

04064035015244

3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Polish 34134, 1 Quart (32 fl oz/946 mL), 6/Case

3M Stock

7100270075

Previous 3M Stock

60455114334

UPC

00051131341340

3M™ Perfect-It™ Random Orbital Compound 34131, 1 Quart (32 fl oz/946 mL), 6/Case

3M Stock

7100270078

Previous 3M Stock

60455114367

UPC

00051131341319

3M™ Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 05954, 1 Quart

3M™ Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 05955, 1 gal (10.6 lb), 4 per case

3M Stock

B40065599

UPC

00051131059559

3M(TM) Finesse-it(TM) Finishing Material 60-9800-1329-0 Gallon

3M™ Finesse-it™ Polish 13084, White, Easy Clean Up, 3.78L, 4 per case

3M Stock

7100075517

Alternative ID

13084

3M™ Finesse-it™ Natural Buffing Pad

Options available

3M™ Perfect-it™ Hookit™ Foam Polishing Pad

3M Stock

B40067402

3M™ Perfect-It™ 1-Step Foam Finishing Pad

Options available

3M™ Scuff-It™ Paint Prep Gel

3M Stock

B40072358

3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad 33286

3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Polishing Pad

Options available

3M™ Wool Compounding Pad

Options available

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Compounding Pad

Options available

3M™ Paint Finishing with Perfect-It™ EX-AC Quart Image

3M™ Perfect-It™ EX AC Rubbing Compound 36060, 946 mL, 6 per case

3M Stock

7100210683

3M™ Perfect-It™ 3000 Ultrafina(TM) 06068

3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Machine Polish 06068, 946 mL, 6 per case

3M Stock

7100061948

Alternative ID

06068

3M™ Finesse-it™ II Machine Polish, 05928, 1 qt (946 ml)

3M™ Finesse-It™ Machine Polish 05928, 946ml, 6 per case

3M Stock

7100061951

Alternative ID

05928

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Polishing Pad

Options available

3M™ Perfect-It™ Boat Wax

Options available

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Light Cutting Polish + Wax

Options available

Perfect-It(TM) EX Machine Polish, 06094, Quart

3M™ Perfect-It™ EX Machine Polish 06094, 946 mL, 6 ea/Case

3M Stock

7100068200

3M™ Perfect-It™ III Compounding Pad 05719

3M™ Perfect-It™ Wool Compound Pad, 05719, 9 in, 6 per case

3M Stock

B40067367

UPC

00051131057197

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Medium Cutting Compound +Wax 36106 Quart

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Medium Cutting Compound + Wax, 36107, 1 gallon (9.3 lb), 4 per case

3M Stock

B40065580

UPC

00051131361072

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Polishing Pad Glaze, 05996

3M™ Machine Polish 05996, 946 mL, 6 per case

3M Stock

7100055601

Alternative ID

05996

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound, 36102, Quart

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound, 36103, 1 gallon (9.09 lb), 4 per case

3M Stock

B40065563

UPC

00051131361034

3M™ Finesse-it™ Polish Purple Bottle, 8 oz. 28795

3M™ Finesse-it™ Polish - Standard Series 100

3M Stock

B40065603

3M™ Perfect-It™ Rubbing Compound, 05973, 946ml, 6 per case

3M Stock

7000000537

3M™ Finesse-it™ Marine Paste Compound 06039 White, 1 gal

3M™ Finesse-it™ Compounding Material 06039, White, 3.785L, 4 per case

3M Stock

7100066061

Alternative ID

06039

3M™ Perfect-It™ Low Lint Wool Compounding Pad, 4 inch

3M™ Perfect-It™ Low Lint Wool Compounding Pad 101.6mm, 30040, Single Sided, 2 pads per bag, 6 bags per case

3M Stock

7100087039

3M™ Premium Liquid Wax, 06006, 3.78L, 4 per case

3M Stock

B40066660

3M(TM) Perfect-It(TM) 1 Foam Finishing Pad, 33292, 6 in

3M™ Perfect-It™ 1 Foam Finishing Pad

3M Stock

B40067379

09378-3m-perfect-it-lll-high-gloss-polishing-pad-150mm-2-pads

3M™ Perfect-It™ High Gloss Polishing Pad, 09378, 150mm, 10 per case

3M Stock

7000032135