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3M Rubbing Compound, 05973, Liquid Formula,1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)

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8.4Detail Pro Rating · 5 sources

4.7(1,768 ratings)

$35

Price and rating captured from Amazon on October 19, 2026.

$35 at Amazon(paid link)

Brand

3M

Size

32 fl oz

Reviews

1,768

Specs are read from the manufacturer's own Amazon listing text. Anything the listing does not state is left blank rather than estimated.

Detail Pro Verdict

#2 of 15 in Paint Correction Compounds

3M Rubbing Compound, 05973, Liquid Formula,1 qt… is a top-3 pick in Paint Correction Compounds, ranked #2 of 15 with a 8.4/10 Detail Pro Rating. Expect to pay a premium for it.

Strengths

  • + Top 3 of 15 in Paint Correction Compounds
  • + 4.7-star Amazon customer rating
  • + Backed by 4+ independent rating sources

Watch-outs

  • − Costs more than most of the category

Drawn from the ranking data on this page: Detail Pro Rating, Amazon rating, review count and price versus the rest of the category.

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Hands-on video

The most-watched review of this product

 Black paint correction toyota using a 3M Rubbing Compound and DIY gold standard 

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Detail Pro Rating

8.4 out of 10

A single score blended from every independent read-out we could find. Amazon carries the most weight, a hands-on video review next. Sources we could not find are left out and the rest are reweighted, so nothing is invented.

Customer reviews

8.040% of score

Hands-on video review

9.025% of score

 Black paint correction toyota using a 3M Rubbing Compound and DIY gold standard 

Reddit owners

8.515% of score

Highly Recommended! Used 3M Perfect-It finishing ...

Highly Recommended! Used 3M Perfect-It finishing compound and now my RC looks like it's brand new. Almost all the scratches have disappeared.Read more

Detailing forums

8.510% of score

3m polish

3M polishes are heavy with polishing oils. Then finish with a 3m yellow hex and the yellow swirl remover.

Expert review

8.510% of score

is 3M polishing compund any good?

3M compound is a very good cutting compound. Pretty strong. Its a finishing polish and it will look awesome. Its a finishing polish and it will ...

From the listing

What the seller says

  • EFFECTIVE FORMULA: Helps remove sand scratches, stains and surface blemishes
  • EFFICIENT: High cut rate formulation helps reduce compounding time
  • VERSATILE: Safe for a variety of automotive and industrial paints, including clearcoats, lacquer, and enamel paint finishes
  • ECONOMICAL: A high-performance compound for value-focused shops
  • For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use

Before you buy

Quick answers about this paint correction compound

How does it rank?
It is #2 of 15 paint correction compounds we track, with a Detail Pro Rating of 8.4 out of 10. See the full paint correction compounds ranking.
What do Amazon owners say?
Owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,768 reviews, as of October 19, 2026.
How much does it cost?
$35 on Amazon at our last check on October 19, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on Amazon before buying.

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