Top 6 Best Polishing & Rubbing Compounds

of November 2024
1
Best ChoiceBest Choice
3D ACA 500 X-Tra Cut Compound - 8oz - Step 1 Cutting Body Shop Compound with
3D
3D
10
Exceptional
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Best ValueBest Value
Chemical Guys GAP11616 C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound (Paint Correction -
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
9.9
Exceptional
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Chemical Guys GAP_V32_04 V32 Optical Grade Extreme Compound (4 oz)
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
9.8
Exceptional
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Chemical Guys Gap_VKIT_04 V Line Polish and Compound Sample Kit for Light to
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
9.7
Exceptional
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Chemical Guys Gap_V36_04 V36 Optical Grade Cutting Polish (4 oz)
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
9.6
Exceptional
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3D AAT 501 Cutting Compound - 32oz - Step 1 Body Shop Cutting Compound -
3D
3D
9.5
Excellent
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Chemical Guys BUF612 TORQX Random Orbital Polisher, One-Step Scratch & Swirl
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
9.4
Excellent
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Chemical Guys CLY_113 OG Clay Bar & Lubber Synthetic Lubricant Kit  16 fl oz,
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
9.3
Excellent
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3D ACA 520 Finishing Polish - 32oz - Step 2 Body Shop Finishing Polish - Easy
3D
3D
9.2
Excellent
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Chemical Guys GAP_V34_04 V34 Optical Grade Hybrid Compound (4 oz)
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
9.1
Excellent
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3D ACA 510 Premium Rubbing Compound - 8oz - Step 1 Fastest Cutting Body Shop
3D
3D
9.0
Excellent
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Chemical Guys COM_129_16 VSS One-Step Scratch and Swirl Remover Compound
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys
8.9
Very Good
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3D One Car Scratch & Swirl Remover - Rubbing Compound & Finishing Polish -
3D
3D
8.8
Very Good
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Meguiars Ultimate Compound, Car Compound Restores Car Paint and Car Shine - 20
Meguiar's
Meguiar's
8.7
Very Good
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Rolite's 3 Step System to The Ultimate Shine (32 fl. oz.) with Heavy Cut
Rolite
Rolite
8.6
Very Good
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3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound 05954, Liquid Formula, High Cut Rate, 1 qt (32
3M
3M
8.5
Good
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1Pk - 3M - Perfect It Buffing & Polishing Compound 06085 06064 06068
3M
3M
8.4
Good
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Malco Tru Grit - Heavy Duty Buffing and Polishing Compound for Cars/Automotive
Malco
Malco
8.3
Good
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3M Rubbing Compound, 05973, Liquid Formula,1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)
3M
3M
8.2
Good
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STAR BRITE Liquid Rubbing Compound For Medium Oxidation - 16 OZ (081316)
STAR BRITE
STAR BRITE
8.1
Good
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the Wax Shop 50955 16 Ounces Tune-Up Fine Cut Polishing Compound-16oz
the Wax Shop
the Wax Shop
8.0
Good
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Mothers 08612 Professional Rubbing Compound - 12 oz.
Mothers
Mothers
7.9
Good
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3D ACA 500 X-Tra Cut Compound - 8oz - Step 1 Cutting Body Shop Compound with Wool or Foam Pad - Cuts P1000 or Finer - Easy Clean Up - True Paint Correction - Alpha Ceramic Alumina

Step 1 extra cutting body shop compound with wool or foam pad. Cuts P100 grit sandpaper or finer. Intended for use in body shops to remove sanding marks after wet sanding. Detailer use effective for paint correction including removing deep scratches, water spots, swirls, and oxidation. Levels automotive paint surfaces to create a more perfect finish.

Chemical Guys GAP11616 C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound (Paint Correction - Fixes Scratches, Swirls & Holograms), 16 oz.

ULTIMATE PAINT RESTORER - C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound cuts deep into paint to remove scratches, swirls, acid rain marks, etching, hologram, and removes 1200 grit and finer sanding marks Follow up with Chemical Guys P4 Polish for perfect results. FAST ACTING COMPOUND - C4 achieves amazing results in half the time of other products C4 was developed to deliver fast cutting paint correction without long work times and is designed for tremendous results in the shortest time possible. CONSISTENT CUT TECHNOLOGY - Chemical Guys C4 maintains a consistent cut from start to finish for ultimate control and predictability The superior heavy-cut compound and paint correction scratch remover delivers consistent results every time. PRODUCES VIRTUALLY ZERO DUST - Other heavy cutting compounds produce copious amounts of dust and debris, adding work time to your job. C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound produces virtually zero dust while delivering amazing results to your paint. FINISHES DOWN LIKE A POLISH - Unlike heavy duty abrasive compounds that leave a significant amount of micro-marring and compounding swirls that would require several additional polishing steps, C4 is developed to finish to perfection.

Chemical Guys GAP_V32_04 V32 Optical Grade Extreme Compound (4 oz)

Engineered specifically for scratch-resistant and ceramic clear coats. Item Package Dimension 4.92L x 1.57W x 1.57H inches. Item Package Weight - 0.37 Pounds. Item Package Quantity - 1. Product Type - ABRASIVES.

Chemical Guys Gap_VKIT_04 V Line Polish and Compound Sample Kit for Light to Heavy Swirls & Scratches (Safe for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs, Motorcycles & More ) 4 - 4 fl oz Items

ALL-INCLUSIVE SAMPLER KIT - From heavy-duty compounds to light polishes, this kit provides a sample of everything you need for a flawless finish.. REMOVE DEFECTS - Effectively tackle heavy scratches, swirl marks, and wet-sanding scratches with the V32 and V34 compounds.. ENHANCE SHINE - Use V36 and V38 polishes to refine gloss, shine, and clarity, perfect for newer cars or after compounding.. OPTICAL GRADE TECHNOLOGY - Features micro abrasive technology for precision and clarity in restoration.. NO FILLERS - What you see is what you get the kit is formulated without fillers ensuring genuine, lasting results..

Chemical Guys Gap_V36_04 V36 Optical Grade Cutting Polish (4 oz)

Produces a swirl-free finish. Item Package Dimension 5.08L x 1.57W x 1.54H inches. Item Package Weight - 0.35 Pounds. Item Package Quantity - 1. Product Type - ABRASIVES.

3D AAT 501 Cutting Compound - 32oz - Step 1 Body Shop Cutting Compound - Fastest Leveler - Cuts P1000 or Finer - Low Dust, Easy Clean Up, True Paint Correction - Adaptive Abrasive Technology

Adaptive Abrasive Technology body shop safe cutting compound. Faster paint leveler cuts P1000 grit sandpaper or finer. Detailer use effective for paint correction including removing deep scratches, water spots, swirls, and oxidation. Low dust, easy clean up. Levels automotive paint surfaces to create a more perfect finish.

Chemical Guys BUF612 TORQX Random Orbital Polisher, One-Step Scratch & Swirl Removal Kit - 8 Items

DUAL ACTION POLISHER ANYONE CAN USE - With an 8mm dual action orbital throw, compact design, and built-in safety features to prevent user damage, the TORQX allows anyone to polish paint, remove scratches and swirls, and spread wax and sealant for perfect paint results.. CORRECT PAINT WITH COMPLETE CONTROL - The TORQX features simple and intuitive controls, rugged components, and a durable build so you can easily and accurately polish single stage and clear coat paint finishes, polished metals, glass, and clear optical plastics with complete control.. RESTORE MIRROR SHINE - Correct ugly scratches and swirls and polish your paint in one easy step with VSS One-Step Compound Polish. The easy-to-use polish cuts strong to quickly remove defects, then finishes like a fine polish to deliver a mirror finish in just one step.. CUT HARD TO REMOVE SCRATCHES SWIRLS - Remove light to moderate defects like swirls, scratches, oxidation, and water spots to restore gloss, depth, and reflection to painted surfaces with the Orange Quantum Hex-Logic pad.. CONDITION PADS FOR LASTING USE - Pristinely condition your pads for enhanced polishing and lasting use with Polishing Pad Conditioner. Make sure your pads perform their best and use them again and again to save time, money and effort.. PREMIUM SOFT MICROFIBER TOUCH - Monster Extreme Thickness Towels are made with premium 7030 blended microfiber for an extra soft feel that drastically reduces the risk of scratching sensitive automotive surfaces and is fully washable and reusable for lasting use..

Chemical Guys CLY_113 OG Clay Bar & Lubber Synthetic Lubricant Kit 16 fl oz, Light/Medium Duty, for Car Lovers, Detailers & Auto Enthusiasts Essential Car Detailing Kit Accessory, 2 Items, Yellow

SUPER SLIPPERY SURFACE - Use the OG Clay Bar Kit to create an ultra-slippery surface for your clay bar, ensuring effective removal of embedded contaminants.. EXTEND CLAY BAR LIFE - Prolong the lifespan of your natural clay bar by using it with this kit, making it a cost-effective choice for maintaining your vehicle.. DECONTAMINATE EXTERIOR SURFACES - Safely remove contaminants from shiny or clear exterior surfaces, preventing scratching and swirling for a pristine finish.. RESTORE SMOOTH GLOSS - Experience the next level in car detailing by using the OG Clay Bar to restore a glass-smooth feel to your glossy surfaces.. THE GO TO BRAND IN CAR CARE - Beginners and professionals alike choose Chemical Guys, not only for the finest car care products, but the world class customer support and vast detailing knowledge Chemical Guys is more than a brand it's a lifestyle with a worldwide following.

3D ACA 520 Finishing Polish - 32oz - Step 2 Body Shop Finishing Polish - Easy Clean Up, Superior Finish, No Fillers - True Paint Correction - Alpha Ceramic Alumina

Fastest fine-cut finishing polish removes holograms, fine swirls and scratches with more correction in less time. Alpha Ceramic Alumina ACA abrasive technology works with both rotary and orbital polishers plus foam, microfiber and wool pads. Designed for both hard and soft paints to finish out hologram free with rotary polisher and soft foam finishing pad. Body Shop Safe Fresh Paint Safe Silicone Free. Easy Clean Up - Superior Finish - No Fillers.

Chemical Guys GAP_V34_04 V34 Optical Grade Hybrid Compound (4 oz)

Engineered specifically for scratch-resist and ceramic clear coats. Item Package Dimension 5L x 1.55W x 1.55H inches. Item Package Weight - 0.45 Pounds. Item Package Quantity - 1. Product Type - ABRASIVES.

3D ACA 510 Premium Rubbing Compound - 8oz - Step 1 Fastest Cutting Body Shop Compound with Wool or Foam Pad - Cuts P1000 or Finer - Great on Hard Clear Coats - Alpha Ceramic Alumina

Our fastest cutting rubbing compound with wool or foam buffing pads. Removes sanding marks and other serious paint defects like swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation while leaving a superior finish. Alpha Ceramic Alumina ACA technology provides true paint correction on hard clearcoats. Body Shop Safe Fresh Paint Safe Silicone Free. Cuts P100 or Finer - Low Dust - Easy Clean Up.

Chemical Guys COM_129_16 VSS One-Step Scratch and Swirl Remover Compound Polish, Works on Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles, RVs & More (16 oz)

ONE STEP SCRATCH REMOVER - VSS Scratch Swirl Remover is the easy-to-use polish that cuts strong to quickly remove swirls, scratches, and defects, then finishes like a fine polish to deliver a mirror finish in just one step.. RESTORE A MIRROR -LIKE FINISH - VSS restores a lustrous scratch-free finish without filling in or covering up swirls, scratches, or defects.. SAVE TIME PRODUCT - For cars with light to moderate swirl marks, scratches, VSS is the perfect one-step polish that cuts hard like a compound and finishes like a polish to restore a lustrous shine in a fraction of the time of 2 or 3 step polishes.. THE GO TO BRAND IN CAR CARE - Car lovers choose Chemical Guys, not only for the finest car care products, but the world class customer support and vast detailing knowledge Chemical Guys is more than a brand it's a lifestyle with a worldwide following.

3D One Car Scratch & Swirl Remover - Rubbing Compound & Finishing Polish - Buffing Compound Swirl Remover - True Car Paint Correction 16oz.

HYBRID FORMULA 3D One is a hybrid high grade rubbing compound and finishing polish all in one bottle. ALL YOU NEED IS ONE 3D One is a one step scratch swirl remover with sealant protection that will deliver a true paint correction and bring your paint job back to life. SAFE EFFECTIVE Our premium professional grade formula removes many moderate to heavy surface imperfections on all paint colors. EASY APPLICATION You can easily apply 3D One by hand for smaller surface areas or with a polisher or buffer for larger areas with more imperfections.. PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA ... We've been researching and creating exterior and interior car care products for over 25 years now. A quarter of a century of giving our customers uncompromising quality. Go ahead, experience a car scratch remover rubbing compound that's tried and trusted..

Meguiars Ultimate Compound, Car Compound Restores Car Paint and Car Shine - 20 Fl Oz Bottle

RESTORE CAR PAINT One 1 pint 4 fl oz bottle of Meguiars Ultimate Compound restores color and clarity by removing moderate oxidation, swirl marks, water spots and blemishes. IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE Revolutionary formula surpasses the performance of car rubbing compound and car polishing compound tools by reducing the time and effort to obtain results. REMOVES BLEMISHES Quickly and easily removes paint defects and maximizes car shine and gloss to prepare your paint for wax protection. EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY Micro-abrasive technology cuts as fast as other harsh abrasive auto compound products without scratching, even on clear coat finishes. VERSATILE CAR CARE Ultimate compound can be applied by hand or by a dual action polisher for a versatile application offering. HOW TO USE Shake bottle well and apply to a cool, clean surface clean your vehicle's paint using a pH-balanced car wash soap apply car compound evenly and thinly with moderate pressure in circular motions wipe off before it dries and repeat if needed. Cuts as fast as harsh abrasives restoring surface clarity without scratching or swirling.

Rolite's 3 Step System to The Ultimate Shine (32 fl. oz.) with Heavy Cut Compound, Medium Cut Polish and Ultra Fine Finish Combo Pack

Rolite's 3-Step System to the ultimate shine for painted surfaces uses ncredible technology that when used synergistically will remove scratch and swirl marks and bring back the factory shine. Rolite's Heavy Cut Compound repairs, polishes and protects - Innovative heavy cut compound is specifically formulated to remove P1200 and finer scratches. Rolite's Medium Cut Polish restores, polishes and protects, innovative medium cut polish is specifically formulated to remove compound scratch and swirl marks. Rolite's Ultra Fine Finish refines, polishes and protects - innovative ultra fine finish is specifically formulated to remove micro-finishing scratch swirl marks and provide a superior finish. Made in the USA, trusted brand for over 40 years, high performance product preferred by professionals, easy to use 32 fl oz bottles.

3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound 05954, Liquid Formula, High Cut Rate, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)

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 industrialoccupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.

1Pk - 3M - Perfect It Buffing & Polishing Compound 06085 06064 06068

3M 06085 is a fast cutting rubbing compound designed remove sand scratches and leaves a fine finish on automotive paints. 3M 06064 is a high Performance Machine Polish Quickly and effectively removes compound swirl marks and produces an outstanding finish Good handling, easy cleanup. 3M 06068 produces a swirl free finish even on black vehicles Quickly and effectively removes fine machine polish swirls. Outstanding finish The unique formula eliminates swirl marks and produces a high gloss finish, even on the most difficult dark colored vehicles. Formulated for a broad range of user conditions without sticking or leaving residual film.

Malco Tru Grit - Heavy Duty Buffing and Polishing Compound for Cars/Automotive Paint Correction and Detailing/Removes 1000-1500 Grit Sand Scratches / 32 Oz. (120032)

REMOVE DEEP SCRATCHES Use Tru-Grit to easily remove deep sand scratches heavy oxidation and environmental paint damage on your car or vehicle.. BUFFING POLISHING FOR CARS Advanced formula with special diminishing abrasives aggressively buffs and polishes most vehicles painted surfaces. Removes the TOUGHEST STAINS. EASY CLEAN-UP Contains no waxes, silicones or fillers. Water-based formula cleans up easily.. HEAVY DUTY FORMULA Malco Tru-Grit is formulated for removing 1000-grit and finer sand scratches from both fully-cured and 24-hour-old high solids and standard clears, making it the best choice for you. VERSATILE COMPOUND Can be used to remove scratches, oxidation, and paint defects on all automotive and marine finishes as well as on industrial coatings..

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

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 industrialoccupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.

STAR BRITE Liquid Rubbing Compound For Medium Oxidation - 16 OZ (081316)

Removes stains, medium oxidation and scratches. For fiberglass, metal and painted surfaces. Convenient liquid formula. Great for hand or buffer application. Does not set up like most rubbing compounds so removal is quick and easy. We recommend using Star brite Premium Marine Polish with PTEF part 85716 as the perfect follow up to maintain the restored finish.

the Wax Shop 50955 16 Ounces Tune-Up Fine Cut Polishing Compound-16oz

A fine-cut polish that uses sub-micron abrasive technology to quickly remove swirls, holograms and fine scratches. Removes up to 3000 grit paint imperfections. For best results, apply with a DA polisher using a fine-polishing foam pad and follow up with Deep Reflections Carnauba Liquid Wax. The Wax Shop compounds are silicone free and safe to use on all glossy paints. The Wax Shop compounds can be applied as a three-step system or used individually.

Mothers 08612 Professional Rubbing Compound - 12 oz.

MOTHERS professional rubbing compound uses the same industry-proven formulas found in body shops worldwide to give you a showroom new finish, without the guesswork. Rubbing compound works with your favorite buffer to quickly cut through water spots, and effortlessly remove heavy oxidation, car wash scratches and other defects. Recondition your paint from normal wear and tear, buff fresh paint after color sanding, or even improve your factory applied paint finish, especially clear coats. Designed for the professional detailer, but simple enough for anyone. Convenient 12 ounce size.
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