The 3M Perfect-It Paint Finishing System

3M Perfect-It EX AC Rubbing Compound is the best-performing rubbing compound for removing scratches and surface defects before polishing, even on the latest clear coats.

Longer Working Time, Easier Cleanup Even in Extreme Conditions

As part of a complete system for creating showroom-grade finishes, it is the ideal compound for the critical pre-polishing stage in collision repair. This fast-cutting, fine-finishing compound removes fine grade P1200 or finer sand scratches and small surface defects on automotive painted surfaces. The compound works especially well on newer, harder-to-buff clear coat systems. Formulated for longer work times, even in extreme heat and humidity. The rubbing compound for cars wont become sticky during use or leave a powder or film residue that can cause rework.

The 3M Perfect-It EX Machine Polish is the highest-performing ever introduced for removing compound swirl marks in collision repair. It stays wet longer, using less polish for the same refined finish. Yet it also holds better on the pad for reduced sling and easier cleanup. You get smooth, polished surfaces without compound swirl marks  faster, and at less cost.

You never thought one machine polish could deliver both of these important advantages  until now. It stays wet longer on the substrate, meaning you dont need to keep reapplying it during the process of compound swirl removal and polishing. Especially important in places where heat and humidity are common inside or outside of the shop. Quite simply, its is the highest-performing machine polish for better material cost efficiency, lower process times and refined, swirl-free finishes after compounding,

At the heart of this specially formulated polish is aluminum oxide, the same mineral abrasive used in many of our top-performing abrasive discs and sheets. In fact, fine grade aluminum o