Best Rubbing Compounds In February 2025

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In this Best Rubbing Compounds product guide, we’ll help you make a more informed decision and select the product with the benefits you need.

To help you in your search, we have completed this list of the Best Rubbing Compounds.

Top Rated Best Rubbing Compounds Of 2025

Rank	Product Name	Score
1	3M MARINE RUBBING COMPOUND Net 500 mL/ 16.9 U.S. fl oz (09004) Buy Now	9.7 Buy Now
2	Perfect-It 3M 36058 EX Rubbing Compound - 8 fl. oz Buy Now	9.5 Buy Now
3	3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 05954, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL) Buy Now	9.1 Buy Now
4	Meguiar's G17220 Ultimate Compound, 20 oz Buy Now	8.8 Buy Now
5	Meguiar's M10508 Mirror Glaze Ultra-Cut Compound, 8 Fluid Ounces, 1 Pack Buy Now	8.6 Buy Now
6	Turtle Wax 50734 Complete 6-Piece Compound, Polishing & Scratch Kit Buy Now	8.3 Buy Now
7	3M Perfect-It Rubbing Compound, 06085, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL) Buy Now	8.1 Buy Now
8	Turtle Wax T-230A Rubbing Compound & Heavy Duty Cleaner - 10.5 oz Buy Now	7.8 Buy Now
9	3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 05955, 1 gal (10.6 lb) Buy Now	7.5 Buy Now
10	Mothers 81232 Professional Heavy Duty Rubbing Compound - 32 oz Buy Now	7.2 Buy Now

1. 3M MARINE RUBBING COMPOUND Net 500 mL/ 16.9 U.S. fl oz (09004)

• 3m 09004, mmm09004

2. Perfect-It 3M 36058 EX Rubbing Compound - 8 fl. oz

• Extra cutting power
• Extremely easy to use and clean up
• Extra smooth handling and finish

3. 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 05954, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)

• Removes oxidation
• Compound may be applied by hand or machine
• Formula remains wet for a long time and continues to cut with medium pressure
• Economical liquid compound delivers a high rate of cut
• Compound removes 1000 and finer sand scratches

4. Meguiar's G17220 Ultimate Compound, 20 oz

• Best car scratch remover: cuts as fast as harsh abrasives restoring surface clarity without scratching or swirling
• Saves time: the clear coat safe formula dramatically reduces the time and effort to restore abused or neglected paint finishes
• Remove paint defects: the ultimate product for removing oxidation, scratches, water spots, and blemishes without scratching
• Stunning finish: exclusive micro-abrasive technology leaves a "like new" finish and adds gloss in one easy step
• Safe for clear coat: safe and effective on clear coat and single stage paints, and can be applied by hand or dual action polisher like meguiar's mt300 dual action polisher

5. Meguiar's M10508 Mirror Glaze Ultra-Cut Compound, 8 Fluid Ounces, 1 Pack

• Superior finish: exclusive super micro-abrasive technology leaves best-in-class finish
• Ultra-fast compounding: ultra-fast cutting removes 1200 grit or finer sanding marks
• Clear coat safe: safe and effective on all glossy paint finishes including clear coats
• Defect removal: great for removing scratches, defects, acid rain and severe swirls/holograms
• Versatile use: formulated for use by hand, dual action polisher or rotary buffer, and is body shop safe. also available in 32 oz and 1 gallon sizes

6. Turtle Wax 50734 Complete 6-Piece Compound, Polishing & Scratch Kit

• Contains 2 solutions to remove light to heavy scratches and imperfections
• 6-piece kit: premium polishing compound 18 fl oz. (t417), premium rubbing compound 18 fl oz. (t415), (2) foam applicators pads, (2) microfiber towels
• Clear coat safe & silicone free
• Precision cutting power restores paint to like-new
• Formulated with fine cut ingredients & professional grade lubricating oil

7. 3M Perfect-It Rubbing Compound, 06085, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)

• Available in 1 quart, 1 gallon or 16 ounces to accommodate project needs
• 3m perfect-it rubbing compound swiftly removes sand scratches and surface defects
• Use with 3m perfect-it compounding pads
• 3m's best performing, fastest cutting compound also leaves the finest finish

8. Turtle Wax T-230A Rubbing Compound & Heavy Duty Cleaner - 10.5 oz

• Heavy duty cleaner
• It also helps remove scratches and blemishes
• Heavy-duty formula in paste form for cleaning dull and badly weathered finishes

9. 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 05955, 1 gal (10.6 lb)

• Safe for aluminum, fiberglass and gelcoats suitable for boats and rvs
• Economical formula liquid compound remains wet for a long time, so you use less product
• Great for tough jobs removes even heavy scratches
• Easy to use requires only medium pressure by hand or by rotary buffer
• Fast cutting performance removes heavy oxidation, marks and water stains

10. Mothers 81232 Professional Heavy Duty Rubbing Compound - 32 oz

• Silicone free
• Quickly removes 1,200 grade and finer sand scratches from all types of refinish and factory-applied automotive paints
• Also use to remove heavy oxidation, car wash scratches and other defects from paints that do not require sanding
• Fast cutting action