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3M Paste Rubbing Compound is specially designed to remove fine 1200, 1500 and 2000 grit sanding scratches in a wide range of automotive paint including clear coat. This compound for collision repair adds a fast cutting option to a complete paint finishing system, created for deeper colors and glossier finishes. Use with either a wool or foam compounding pad.

3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are made with lamb’s wool hide, trimmed to 20 mm length to offer a more aggressive cut than longer-fiber pads. The natural hide holds each fiber individually, which minimizes lint discharge, while its dense pile surface holds the polish for even, consistent material distribution while minimizing splatter and jumping. Designed for applying Finesse-it polishes, these pads are ideal for removing finishing abrasive sand scratches, oxidation, and other paint surface defects on automotive OEM, marine OEM, and aerospace OEM coatings. Additionally, 3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are equipped with the 3M Hookit Attachment System, which holds the pad securely during use while providing quick pad change-outs to maximize tool uptime.

3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are made with lamb’s wool hide, trimmed to 20 mm length to offer a more aggressive cut than longer-fiber pads. The natural hide holds each fiber individually, which minimizes lint discharge, while its dense pile surface holds the polish for even, consistent material distribution while minimizing splatter and jumping. Designed for applying Finesse-it polishes, these pads are ideal for removing finishing abrasive sand scratches, oxidation, and other paint surface defects on automotive OEM, marine OEM, and aerospace OEM coatings. Additionally, 3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are equipped with the 3M Hookit Attachment System, which holds the pad securely during use while providing quick pad change-outs to maximize tool uptime.

3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are made with lamb’s wool hide, trimmed to 20 mm length to offer a more aggressive cut than longer-fiber pads. The natural hide holds each fiber individually, which minimizes lint discharge, while its dense pile surface holds the polish for even, consistent material distribution while minimizing splatter and jumping. Designed for applying Finesse-it polishes, these pads are ideal for removing finishing abrasive sand scratches, oxidation, and other paint surface defects on automotive OEM, marine OEM, and aerospace OEM coatings. Additionally, 3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are equipped with the 3M Hookit Attachment System, which holds the pad securely during use while providing quick pad change-outs to maximize tool uptime.

3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are made with lamb’s wool hide, trimmed to 20 mm length to offer a more aggressive cut than longer-fiber pads. The natural hide holds each fiber individually, which minimizes lint discharge, while its dense pile surface holds the polish for even, consistent material distribution while minimizing splatter and jumping. Designed for applying Finesse-it polishes, these pads are ideal for removing finishing abrasive sand scratches, oxidation, and other paint surface defects on automotive OEM, marine OEM, and aerospace OEM coatings. Additionally, 3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are equipped with the 3M Hookit Attachment System, which holds the pad securely during use while providing quick pad change-outs to maximize tool uptime.

3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are made with lamb’s wool hide, trimmed to 20 mm length to offer a more aggressive cut than longer-fiber pads. The natural hide holds each fiber individually, which minimizes lint discharge, while its dense pile surface holds the polish for even, consistent material distribution while minimizing splatter and jumping. Designed for applying Finesse-it polishes, these pads are ideal for removing finishing abrasive sand scratches, oxidation, and other paint surface defects on automotive OEM, marine OEM, and aerospace OEM coatings. Additionally, 3M Finesse-it Natural Buffing Pads are equipped with the 3M Hookit Attachment System, which holds the pad securely during use while providing quick pad change-outs to maximize tool uptime.

For more than 50 years, 3M Super 77 Industrial Grade Multipurpose Spray Adhesive Glue has remained a staple in 3M’s portfolio of go-to, everyday-use adhesives considered by many to be necessary at the factory. Recognized worldwide, this spray adhesive has demonstrated its reliability in countless applications. For many, “getting the job done” is just a spray away. 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive to be an extremely versatile, fast-drying spray adhesive that bonds a wide range of lightweight materials. The permanent bond provides fast results to keep projects moving ahead. The photo-safe spray formula is easy to dispense and apply directly onto surfaces and materials where needed, with low soak-in or yellowing over time.

It has an aggressive tack that offers a high initial grab as well as sufficient open time to position materials properly. High-solids content supports its low soak-in property, giving you time to find the best fit for your parts. This attribute also provides higher coverage than competing spray adhesives and helps create soft, non-dimpling glue lines. The combination of fast tack, strong bond and clean appearance make it ideal for projects of all kinds. Typical applications include general assembly, maintenance and repair projects; temporary holding; attaching fiberglass insulation and drywall corner beads; bonding thin films, foils and fabrics; picture framing and mounting displays; crafts and hobbies; installing acoustic panels in home studios; palletizing and label attachment.

3M Chrome and Metal Polish renews the shine and sparkle of metals by removing surface rust, stains, oxidation, waterspots, corrosion and tarnish. This easy-to-use polish brings the beauty back to chrome, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper and other automotive metals. Use this polish to restore the original gloss and luster of metals on automobiles.

The 3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Compound + Polish is a professional-grade formula, designed to be used as a single-step compound and polish or second step finish for eliminating P1000 and finer scratches, scuff marks, and other surface blemishes from gelcoat surfaces (even darker colored gelcoat) including marine, RV, and industrial.

The 3M Perfect-It Paint Finishing Pad Kit includes every pad you need for compounding, polishing and finishing in collision repair. This kit contains Perfect-It foam pads for compounding, polishing and ultrafine polishing, as well as a 100% low-lint wool compounding pad. All pads feature Hookit attachment and are designed for use with Perfect-It compounds and polishes.

Marine High Gloss Gelcoat Compound quickly removes P600 dual action or P1000 wet sanding scratches from production gelcoat. The compound produces a high gloss finish. This gelcoat compound restores boats to a shiny, glistening appearance that sparkles in the sunlight.

Marine High Gloss Gelcoat Compound quickly removes P600 dual action or P1000 wet sanding scratches from production gelcoat. The compound produces a high gloss finish. This gelcoat compound restores boats to a shiny, glistening appearance that sparkles in the sunlight.