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3M Compounds & Polishes

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

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B5005352028

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

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60455114334

3M(TM) Perfect-it(TM) III Wool Compounding Pad, PN01927

3M™ Perfect-it™ ll Wool Compounding Pad

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B40067404

3M(TM) Finesse-it(TM) Buffing Pad 09358, 5 in Red-White

3M™ Finesse-it™ Felt Buffing Pad

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B40067373

3M™ Perfect-It™ EX Rubbing Compound, 100 mL

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IA260101083

3M™ Cream Wax, 220 g

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IX260154618

3M(TM) Finesse-it(TM) Natural Buffing Pad PN13446

3M™ Finesse-it™ Natural Buffing Pad

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3M™ Perfect-It Fine Compound PN09375 CFOP

3M™ Perfect-It™ Fine Compound, 09375, 1 Litre

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UU006383473

3M(TM) Perfect-It(TM) Foam Polishing Pad, 05707

3M™ Foam Polishing Pad, 05725, 8 in, 2 pads per bag, 12 bags per case

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B40067369

3M™ Finesse-it™ Finishing Material 13084 White, Easy Clean Up

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

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3M(TM) Finesse-it(TM) Polish 51056, Purple, Gallon

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

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

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Compounding Pad, 30041, 4 in, single sided with inset, Hookit™, 2 pads per bag, 6 bags per case

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60455083810

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

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3M(TM) Superbuff(TM) III 2 Plus 2 Buffing Pad 05704

3M™ Compounding Blended Wool Pad, 05704, 8 in, Double Sided Screw On, 6 per case

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XA600057047

3M™ Compounding Pad, 05711, 9 in, 6 per case

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3M™ Wool Compounding Pad, 05701, 2 in, 6 pads per case

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3M™ Premium Liquid Wax, 200 mL

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IA260166326

3M™ Ceramic Coating 39901, 4/Case

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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/Case

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3M™ Finesse-it™ Buffing Pad Red Foam, 3-3/4"

3M™ Finesse-it™ Advanced Foam Buffing Pad

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3M™ All-in-One Shiner, 250 mL

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IA260100374

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

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Polishing Pad, 30042, 4 in, single sided with inset, Hookit™, 2 pads per bag, 6 bags per case

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60455083950

3M™ Perfect-It™ Plus Ultrafina™ Foam Polish Pad 05733

3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, 05733, 8 inch, 6 per case

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60455065783

3M™ Finesse-it™ Foam Buffing Pad

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

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B5005352026

3M™ Synthetic Wax Protectant, 39030, 16 oz

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60455067052

Perfect-It™ EX Machine Polish,8 oz,Qt,Gal, 06093, 06094, 06095

3M™ Perfect-It™ EX Machine Polish

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

3M™ Perfect-It™ Ultrafine Foam Polishing Pad, 30043, 4 in, Single Sided, 2 Pads/Bag, 6 Bags/Case

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60455083968

3M(TM) Rubbing Compound, 03900, 8 oz, 4 per case

3M™ Auto Care Rubbing Compound

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B40065605

3M™ Marine Ultra Performance Paste Wax

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IA260164651

Perfect-It™Ultrafine Machine Polish 8oz Qt Gal,06068,06069,06097

3M™ Perfect-It™ EX Ultrafine Machine Polish, 06068, 1 qt (32 fl oz), 6 per case

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B40065613

3M Perfect-It 1-Step Foam Finishing Pad, 33036, 8 in, Hook-it_115

3M™ Perfect-It™ 1-Step Foam Finishing Pad, 33036, 8 in, Hookit™, 2 Pads/Bag, 12 Bags/Case

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3M™ Perfect-It™ 1-Step Foam Finishing Pad, 33035, 8 in, Quick Connect, 6/Case

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60455106967

3M(TM) Glass Polishing Compound 60150, 6 per case

3M™ Glass Polishing Compound 60150, 1 per inner 6 per shipper

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B40065564

3M(TM) Finesse-it(TM) Knit Buffing Pad 60-9800-2648-2-3 inches

3M™ Finesse-it™ Knit Buffing Pad 85079, 5-1/4 in, 10 per inner 50 per case

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B40067365

3M™ Scuff-It™ Paint Prep Gel, 06013, 24.7 oz, 6 per case

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3M™ Perfect-It™ Finishing Glaze

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3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Compounding Pad, Orange, 150 mm, PN09550

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3M™ Chrome and Metal Polish, 39527, Net wt 10 oz

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60455067250

3M™ Finesse-it™ Polish 28695, K211, Gallon, 4 per case

3M™ Finesse-it™ Polish - K211, 28793, 8 oz, 4 per case

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B40065600

3M™ Perfect-It™ Rubbing Compound, 06085, 1 qt (32 fl oz), 6/Case

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60455103154

3M(TM) Perfect-It(TM) Hookit(TM) Foam Polishing Pad 05726

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

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B40067402

3M(TM) Finesse-it(TM) Knit II Buffing Pad 60-9800-2771-2 3 inch

3M™ Finesse-it™ Knit II Buffing Pad

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