3M
3M Perfect-It EX Machine Polish
4.8(1,613 ratings)
$46
3M
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound
7.6Detail Pro Rating · 5 sources
4.7(2,321 ratings)$42
Price and rating captured from Amazon on October 19, 2026.
$42 at Amazon(paid link)
Brand
3M
Size
Not listed
Reviews
2,321
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Detail Pro Verdict
#7 of 15 in Paint Correction Compounds
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound ranks #7 of 15 in Paint Correction Compounds with a 7.6/10 Detail Pro Rating. Expect to pay a premium for it.
Strengths
- + 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.
Hands-on video
The most-watched review of this product
The Cutting Compound Series....Continues! 3M Super Duty Compound!!!
Auction Car Reconditioning · 87K views
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Detail Pro Rating
7.6 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
The Cutting Compound Series....Continues! 3M Super Duty Compound!!!Reddit owners
4.015% of score
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound : r/AutoDetailingThe Compound doesn't even take out the lightest scratches, and to top it off it creates a HUGE amount of mess in dried powder everywhere around ...
Detailing forums
6.510% of score
Time to step up my game.That's for people detailing cars for money or enthusiast that want a more powerful tool for buffing out their own cars. When it comes to ...Read more
Expert review
8.510% of score
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound - Marine and AutoOverall Rating 4.5 2 Reviews. It cleans quite deep and easily with a buffing machine ( I didn't try by hand). It is very easy to rub off when it drys.
From the listing
What the seller says
- 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
Before you buy
Quick answers about this paint correction compound
- How does it rank?
- It is #7 of 15 paint correction compounds we track, with a Detail Pro Rating of 7.6 out of 10. See the full paint correction compounds ranking.
- What do Amazon owners say?
- Owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 2,321 reviews, as of October 19, 2026.
- How much does it cost?
- $42 on Amazon at our last check on October 19, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on Amazon before buying.
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