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3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 05954, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)
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Material | Mixed |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 9.7 x 3.3 x 3.2 inches |
Brand | 3M |
Grit Type | Medium |
Compatible Material | Wood |
About this item
- HIGH CUT RATE: This economical compound delivers a high cut rate
- REFINES: Helps remove P1000 grade and finer scratches on automotive and marine paint and gelcoat surfaces
- REMOVES OXIDATION: Cuts through oxidation on weathered paints and gelcoats to help restore finish
- MINIMUM EFFORT: Effortlessly removes imperfections with long wet time and high cut rate
- For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Packaging efficiencyReduced air and/or water in the product or packaging for more efficient transportation.As certified byCompact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification)
Compact by Design identifies products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design. By reducing water and/or air in the product or packaging, these become more efficient to ship. At scale, these small differences in product size and weight lead to significant carbon emission reductions. - Sustainability features for this product
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Packaging efficiencyReduced air and/or water in the product or packaging for more efficient transportation.As certified byCompact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification)
Compact by Design identifies products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design. By reducing water and/or air in the product or packaging, these become more efficient to ship. At scale, these small differences in product size and weight lead to significant carbon emission reductions.
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3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound is an aggressive compound that removes 1000 and finer sand scratches on all types of paint surfaces and gelcoats. This compound remains wet on the job with little or no mess, maintains high rate of cut with constant pressure and buffs to high gloss with minimum effort. It can be used by hand or machine.
Details:
- Economical liquid compound delivers a high rate of cut
- Compound removes 1000 and finer sand scratches
- Removes oxidation
- Formula remains wet for a long time and continues to cut with medium pressure
- Compound may be applied by hand or machine

Aggressive Cut Quickly Eliminates Imperfections
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound aggressively eliminates scratches and oxidation. The compound stays wet longer so there is enough time to remove imperfections. The heavy cut compound smooths out blemishes and produces a lustrous appearance with minimal effort. Super Duty Rubbing Compound works on all types of automotive paint and gelcoat.
Body Shop Safe
This rubbing compound contains no waxes or silicones, making it safe for automotive body shops. It's recommended to follow up with polishes and waxes to preserve and protect the finish.
Product Description
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound 05954 is an aggressive compound that helps eliminate fine sand scratches and oxidation on automotive and industrial paint and gelcoat finishes. This heavy-cutting compound quickly and easily helps to remove imperfections by remaining wet longer and maintaining a high cut rate with medium pressure. This compound buffs P1000 and finer grade sand scratches on a variety of automotive and industrial paints and gelcoats. This body shop-safe compound contains no waxes or silicones and is easy to apply with little to no mess. For best results, follow with polishes and waxes to protect the finish. Help remove imperfections and achieve lustrous, clean results, with minimum effort, on your automotive paint and gelcoat repairs with 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound 05954.
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Material | Mixed |
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Item dimensions L x W x H | 9.7 x 3.3 x 3.2 inches |
Brand | 3M |
Grit Type | Medium |
Compatible Material | Wood |
Item Weight | 7.88 Ounces |
Grit Number | 1000 |
UPC | 051131059542 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00051131059542 |
Manufacturer | 3M |
Product Dimensions | 9.7 x 3.3 x 3.2 inches |
Item Weight | 7.9 ounces |
Department | unisex-adult |
ASIN | B000N9OE1E |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 05954 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,103 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #30 in Polishing & Rubbing Compounds |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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compatible material | Wood | Automotive | Painted Surfaces, Plastics, Composites, Metals | Automotive and Industrial Paints, Including Clearcoats, Lacquer, Enamel Paint Finishes | Aluminum | Glass |
material | Mixed | Aluminum Oxide, Zirconia Alumina | Aluminum Oxide | Aluminum Oxide | Aluminum Oxide, Aluminum | sponge foam |
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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. For additional product information, visit www.3M.com.
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Customers find that the product works well for removing oxidation, scratches, and finger scuffs from vehicles and boats. It cuts through oxidation quickly and removes epoxy stains effectively. They appreciate its ability to buff out paint to its original shine and describe it as a great product for restoring oxidized fiberglass. The buffing power, rubbing compound, and ease of application are also mentioned as positive aspects.
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Customers find the product works well. It removes haze from gel-coat, works great on boats, and gets back to a glossy surface quickly. They say it's the best product they've ever used and a good price.
"...And rubber gloves, also. Easy to apply and excellent value in a large easy-to-store container...." Read more
"Great Value works very well to shine paint back to original state." Read more
"Great polish, shipped fast, good price, cleans and polishing, remit light scratches." Read more
"It works as well as I hoped, maybe a little better" Read more
Customers appreciate the product's cutting ability. They say it cuts through oxidation and scratches quickly, making it a great all-around buffing compound. The product is excellent for greater cutting action and getting rid of stubborn, deeper scratches. It works well on aluminum and blue gel coat.
"Fast cutting" Read more
"Very abrasive but cuts great will remove scratches,oxidation and will bring back the shine but be prepared to 2 step because this compound leaves..." Read more
"...Works great, cuts well, but must be followed by other products to produce shine. We follow with 3M Finesse, and then wax." Read more
"Great product , works as described, cut threw oxidation very good and follow up with a good wax and looks like paint on car looks like new again" Read more
Customers like the abrasive for its ability to remove oxidation. They say it works well to clean heavy oxidation, epoxy stains, and scratches from fiberglass, car lights, and other surfaces. The right grit helps remove oxidation and imperfections, including water spots. Customers find it easy to use and effective in cleaning grime.
"...The gooey liquid wiped it right off and left a shine. The carwash would likely have been inadequate on its own. So this occasional step is necessary...." Read more
"Great polish, shipped fast, good price, cleans and polishing, remit light scratches." Read more
"...Even by hand it will remove all the impurities from the car paint." Read more
"...It did a great job removing scratches and stains from my boats gelcoat." Read more
Customers find the product effective in removing scratches and finger scuffs. It works well for moderate scratching, including clearcoat scratches.
"Great polish, shipped fast, good price, cleans and polishing, remit light scratches." Read more
"...As a do it yourself guy I am able to manage to remove all swirls and scratches with this compound...." Read more
"Works great for getting scratches out and buffing other items" Read more
"...It did a great job removing scratches and stains from my boats gelcoat." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shine this product provides. They mention it buffs out paint and gelcoat to a nice polished finish in no time. It also restores a vehicle's finish to its original shine.
"...The gooey liquid wiped it right off and left a shine. The carwash would likely have been inadequate on its own. So this occasional step is necessary...." Read more
"...It looked pretty good when done. It is an old truck, there are chips and nicks in the paint...." Read more
"...Buffed it out to a shine in no time flat! I had bought another 3M product too with plans of using it as a second step but there was no need...." Read more
"...Wax after and it has looked amazing on my projects." Read more
Customers like the buffing power of the product. They say it's their favorite buffing compound, can take the heat from a wool pad, and gets scratches out. It's great for oxidized boat hulls and does the job for buffing out MH well.
"Works great for getting scratches out and buffing other items" Read more
"Great compound. No swirl marks" Read more
"Very serious compound that can fix deep defects that most compounds could never do.. Issue is it is very messy...." Read more
"...'s finish Thank u 3M, and amazon for having been able to get this miracle compound" Read more
Customers like the rubbing compound. They say it's smooth to the touch, 3M, and coarse.
"...need it for then there's not much else to say but that the rubbing compound is excellent. Highly recommended...." Read more
"...It worked as expected this stuff has my car shinny and smooth." Read more
"Best rubbing compound hands down and great price for a quart." Read more
"Rubbing Compound." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use and it performs its intended purpose effectively.
"...And rubber gloves, also. Easy to apply and excellent value in a large easy-to-store container...." Read more
"Great product very easy to use did it's job very well👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍..." Read more
"product is easy to work with." Read more
"good consistency, easy to use, really cuts the grime." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024Car was parked for days at a time in the same spot and a film of dirt from soot, gardening and trees built up and dried flat on the car paint, seemingly eating away at the paint. The gooey liquid wiped it right off and left a shine. The carwash would likely have been inadequate on its own. So this occasional step is necessary. Then I wiped on an expensive wax I had also purchased here, at Amazon, and the resulting shine was amazing. For the next few weeks just a quick rain was enough to clear away soot build-up. Small bucket of water and microweaved cloth sponge was all that was needed. And rubber gloves, also. Easy to apply and excellent value in a large easy-to-store container. Scratches needed to be sanded but then also spray on a little clearcoat if you sand.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024Great Value works very well to shine paint back to original state.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024Great polish, shipped fast, good price, cleans and polishing, remit light scratches.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024Great polish, but it smells horrible and should only be used outdoors with good ventilation. Do not use indoors as the noxious smell will linger indoors for a long time.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025Always using 3m products and it never fails me. As a do it yourself guy I am able to manage to remove all swirls and scratches with this compound. Even by hand it will remove all the impurities from the car paint.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024Works great for getting scratches out and buffing other items
- Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025It works as well as I hoped, maybe a little better
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024It worked well8mn
Top reviews from other countries
- Gibby67Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Product worked as intended and described.
Product arrived on time did a great job. Got rid of the scratches ready for me to use swirl remover and polish.
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Gerardo MuñozReviewed in Mexico on December 30, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
El envase nos llego un poco golpeado pero todo el contenido en su lugar
- John F.Reviewed in Australia on October 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars geniune
happy
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on September 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for money
Works well and does a great job
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Jesús R.Reviewed in Mexico on July 7, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Es bueno, pero él granuloso
Muy buen producto, es granuloso y no es muy lubricado pero corta bien..