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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™ 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

NS070012761

UPC

04054596363403

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

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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™ 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™ 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™ 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 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™ 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™ 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 Compounding Pad

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3M™ Perfect-It™ III Compounding Pad 05719

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

3M Stock

7100145246

Previous 3M Stock

UU009090687

UPC

00051131057197

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

3M Stock

B40065580

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

3M Stock

B40065574

3M™ Perfect-It™ Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound

3M Stock

B40065563

3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Polishing Pad

Options available

3M(TM) Finesse-It(TM) Machine Polish, 05928, 1 Quart

3M™ Finesse-it™ II Machine Polish 05928, 946ml, 6 ea/Case

3M Stock

7100061951

3M™ Perfect-It™ Boat Wax

Options available

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™ 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™ 1-Step Foam Finishing Pad

Options available

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

3M™ Perfect-It™ EX Machine Polish 06094, Quart, 6 per case

3M Stock

7100068200

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

3M™ Marine High Gloss Gelcoat Compound, 06025, 10 lb, 4 per case

3M Stock

7000044932