* Disclaimer: OveReview is reader-supported. We earn commissions from qualifying purchases
3M 05954 Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)

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

3M 05954 Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)
$ 25.49

Score By Feature

Based on 1,498 ratings
Easy to remove
9.30
Easy to use
8.88
Value for money
8.92

OveReview Final Score

How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

A liquid compound that is economical provides a high level of cutting
Sand scratches can be removed with this compound up to 1000 microns
Ensures the removal of
While the formula remains wet for a long time, it can continue to cut if moderate pressure is applied
You can either apply the compound by hand or by

Questions & Answers

What should I do after this compound has been applied? How should I install it, and what is the rpm that I should use?

My experience with the material is that it is some of the coarsest I've ever seen. What is RPM? That's a difficult question to answer because it is also a question of There will be a tremendous amount of material removed from the workpiece, and it could be burned in seconds.

This product is safe to be used on fiberglass travel trailers painted with oxidized white paint?

Renegadejmc, good to see you. My pleasure. Thank you for asking.

Rubbish compounds are available from 3M in a variety of different types. It isn't clear which is which for me. Can you tell me what a rubbing compound, a glazing compound, and an intermediate compound are that I need?

You are correct, there are several different types of compound offered by 3M. There are many types of paints, so look into what type of paint you have and whether the paint is easy or difficult to compound. There are many manufacturers to consider, so you might want to check out those as well. Looking for other companies based on your needs may be the best option.

My roof and hood have some oxidation and sun damage, what can I do to get them back to their former glory?

To begin, you would use this compound and then you would polish it, then apply hand glaze. All of these products are made by 3M.

Selected User Reviews For 3M 05954 Super Duty Rubbing Compound, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)

Rather than compounding gelcoat that is in very poor condition, don't waste your time
5/5

Typical applications include heavy cutting of gelcoat on boats with oxidized gelcoat. Compounding gelcoat that is in very bad condition is not worth it. Sand first. It is common for people to buff with a heavy cutting compound that they see a significant difference after buffing. Unlike powder coatings, gelcoat does not oxidize in a uniform manner. The result will be valleys and pits. In most cases, compounding will remove some of the oxidized gelcoat and give it a brighter shine. It should be followed up by a finer compound since this one is very coarse. In the aftermath of some years of annual buffing, the fine compound and polishing compound may be all that is required.

Aubrielle Morton
Aubrielle Morton
| Apr 16, 2021
Using the Scratch Eraser will erase scratches
5/5

tends to be somewhat of a relaxing hobby for me. While waxing or using some mild abrasives can make the painted surface shine, I wanted to actually give the vehicle that I was about to sell that almost new appearance. I bought an orbital buffer, hook and loop disc, and foam pads, and tried the 3m product. WOW! I was very surprised by the results. Once the scratches were gone, I followed the 3M application up with Pinnacle products that had less abrasion until I reached the final application of The impression I got was impressive. Both the buyer and the seller of the car were satisfied with the vehicle. After my first experience of cleaning ice and snow from my new car with a plastic ice scraper, my daughter decided to try the same method on her car. I hate to see what a mess this is. Following the 3M application, I thought there was no way to remove these scratches, yet all of them The impression I got was very positive. THEN AND NOW. If the scratch is extremely deep (to the point of removing paint), no polish will be able to fix it. However, if it is only on the clear coat, I have not tried any better products. Buy good pads, clean them occasionally, and follow directions.

Van Friedman
Van Friedman
| Nov 21, 2020
You're doing well
4/5

This is a very serious compound that can address deep defects that most compounds aren't able to render. I have never used a compound that splatters as much as this one does. Griot's heavy compounding creams, and it worked great. It didn't splatter and stayed wet for 30 minutes, so I was able to work it really well. The swirl marks could not be eliminated, even though the system claimed that it was doing heavy correcting. I did not have to wet sand as it was powerful enough to remove defects that other compounds could not. I did not find this super duty compound as as messier and had less working time. It is still a good product and a good alternative to wet sanding.

Amalia Goldberg
Amalia Goldberg
| Nov 22, 2020
I'm in love with this stuff! The product was used to remove black paint overspray from a white truck and to remove crud
5/5

Presented below are before and after images of a single Prior to this, I attempted the Meguire's cutting compound, but it did not do any good. It’s the stuff I used to wipe the crud off the monitor. I squirted some of it on there, hit it with the buffer and hit it again. After maybe 5 minutes of buffing, this is the after picture. I took the photo when I was not done. I sent it to a friend who said the overspray would never come off. I was hoping to get a response. The last step in finishing was a run with the Super Duty compound, then moving on to a polishing compound, and finally applying After all was said and done, it looked pretty good. The paint on the truck is chipped and nicked, as it is an old truck. Although it was never going to be perfect, the final product looked much better than when it started. Nevertheless, if you have to cut gakk out of paint, then this is the product for you. I've never seen anything like this!.

Adriana Chen
Adriana Chen
| Jun 25, 2021
Great! Works like a charm! The product works well on boats! and foremost, do not use this if you don't have an excellent buffer or if you have never compounded a boat before! On a boat, the gel coat is thick as opposed to the clear coat that is applied to cars
5/5

Boats are really that bad I would sand with 400 grit then 800 grit then use this with 3M wax and then finesse it and it makes them look new if you know what you are doing but it is a full-time job I do. I had just a couple hours to do the job. Observe some YouTube videos at least if you don't know what you're doing! If you don't know what you're doing you can ruin your boat.

Delaney Curtis
Delaney Curtis
| Dec 26, 2020
I've tried many rubbing compounds before, but this is the best one to date
5/5

A brand new Super Duty Rubbing Compound from 3M, 32 fluid ounces (946 milliliters) has arrived.

This rubbing compound is awesome. I was going to pick ScratchX, but 3M really kicks the crap out of it! The time, pressure, and chemical compound required to buff out imperfections is reduced. Using ScratchX, I smoothed out scratches on the plastic beneath the pant (side view mirrors) - this was a huge help. In fact, I would have required only 25% as much time to use this 3M product.

This product is stronger than what I am used to, so great care must be taken to ensure that you do not overdo it. As a result, I highly recommend this product, and will purchase it again in the future. To maintain a paint finish, I will continue to use Meguiar's products, but for rubbing I use 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound.

Kyler Gillespie
Kyler Gillespie
| Dec 28, 2020
The product works as described
5/5

On a boat, I used this to polish the aluminum pontoons. Despite the fact that this was probably not its intended purpose, the device worked You need patience and elbow grease to accomplish this. Keep in mind that a little dot or row is way better than a huge The performance of the product declines when it has too much product.

Michaela TOMLINSON
Michaela TOMLINSON
| Aug 26, 2020
This is the first thing you should buy
5/5

You won't regret it. The only thing that can be done if your surface is badly oxidized is to apply It's still safe to use (with care) if your surface is lightly oxidized. It doesn't matter what anyone else says, this stuff will bring your fiberglass back to life. Don't let your guard down! It can be used on surfaces that are almost as new as the surface it is applied to. It is possible to damage a surface if you don't know what you are doing. Thus, it all comes down to Take it easy and be Put more pressure on your results and they will appear immediately. Remember, though, that you can only get out of your surface what remains in it. In the absence of it, there is nothing that can create it.

Noah Shields
Noah Shields
| Feb 04, 2021

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