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SKU 7000000340
Legacy SKU 60410009702
UPC 00051131059832
Catalog Number 05983
Product Number 05983

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.

  • Paste compound specially designed for removing fine grit sanding scratches
  • Medium cutting capability is suitable for paint and clear coat
  • Produces minimal swirl marks, reducing finishing work
  • Buffs to high gloss for consistently professional results
  • Adds range to Perfect-It™ Paint Finishing system compounding stage
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Order Increment 4 Canisters
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Product Dimensions
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Weight 44.06 lb
Length 14.59 in
Width 14.51 in
Height 8.33 in
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PRODUCT FAQ

  1. What is 3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound used for?

    3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound, 05983, is a multipurpose compound that helps restore oxidized and heavily scratched surfaces of painted vehicles. It can be applied to cars, boats, and recreational vehicles.

  2. How do I apply 3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound?

    Before using the product, ensure that the surface you intend to work on is clean and dry. Apply the paste rubbing compound with an orbital buffer at about 1,500-2,000 RPM in a section-by-section manner. Buff until abrasion disappears. Then wipe off excess material with a clean cloth.

  3. Can this rubbing compound cause damage to my car's paint?

    No. The formulation of our paste rubbing compound contains no silicones or waxes that could hide blemishes rather than remove them. Instead it uses fine cut aluminum oxide abrasive mineral blended into a paste consistency which makes it safe for use on clear coats and paints without causing any damages.#

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3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use.  Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice.  Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage.  For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert.
The Finer Points of Compounding

3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound is a part of the Paint Finishing System. It is specifically designed to remove fine scratches that are left during the color sanding process. This fast cutting paste is easy to apply with a polisher and a 3M™ compounding pad. It removes 1200, 1500, and 2000 grit sand scratches on automotive clear coats, leaving a professional high gloss finish. For the fastest cut, use a wool pad like 3M™ Wool Compounding Pad PN05711. For a finer finish, use a foam pad like 3M™ Foam Compounding Pad PN05723.

Paint Finishing System

The Paint Finishing System was developed by 3M to produce showroom grade finishes with deep color and rich gloss. This system uses a progressive series of abrasives, buffing pads, and proprietary polishes across the repair. The stages consist of sanding, scratch refinement, compounding, machine polishing, and swirl elimination. The level of work and stages needed for paint repair depend on the severity of the paint imperfection, and 3M™ provides an effective solution for any level of clear coat and paint repair.

Better Science Toward the Perfect Finish, Only from 3M

Paste Rubbing Compound is a non-gritty, fast cutting paste that is ideal during the critical compounding stages of auto paint repair and restoration. It expands the range of what's possible when paint finishing in collision repair. 3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound reduces time and saves you money. It's another way that 3M helps you strive toward the perfect finish in your collision repair operation.

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