3M 05983 Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound, Tan, Paste, Compound, 1 Gallon

3M 05983 Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound, Tan, Paste, Compound, 1 Gallon

• 3M 05983 Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound is a paste rubbing compound designed to remove fine 1200, 1500, and 2000 grit sanding scratches from automotive paint, including clear coat. Its medium cutting action and paste formula help deliver fast scratch removal, deeper color, and a glossier finish during collision repair and paint finishing work.
• Features:
  • Medium cutting paste formula helps remove fine 1200, 1500, and 2000 grit sanding scratches from automotive paint surfaces.
  • Tan compound formulation helps support fast cutting performance while buffing to a high gloss on paint and clear coat finishes.
  • Paste consistency allows controlled application during machine compounding, helping reduce mess compared with thinner liquid products.
  • Compatible with wool or foam compounding pads, giving technicians flexibility during collision repair and paint finishing work.
  • Designed for automotive painted surfaces, including clear coat, as part of a collision repair paint finishing system.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: 3M
  • Part Number: 05983
  • MPN: 05983
  • UPC: 00051131059832
  • Product Name: Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound
  • Product Type: Rubbing compound
  • Capacity: 1 Gallon
  • Packaging Type: Can
  • Color: Tan
  • Form: Paste
  • Quantity: 1 can
  • System Compatibility or Application: Designed for automotive paint finishing and collision repair applications, including scratch removal on painted surfaces and clear coat.
• The 3M Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound can also be referred to as automotive rubbing compound, paste rubbing compound, collision repair compound, paint correction compound, and clear coat scratch remover.

3M is a global manufacturer of abrasives, adhesives, coatings, and surface finishing products for automotive, industrial, and professional repair applications. The brand is widely used in collision repair and paint finishing processes that require consistent product performance.

Q: What is 3M 05983 used for?
A: It is used to remove fine 1200, 1500, and 2000 grit sanding scratches from automotive paint, including clear coat, during collision repair and paint finishing work.

Q: Can this compound be used on clear coat finishes?
A: Yes. 3M lists it for use on a wide range of automotive paint, including clear coat.

Q: What type of pad can be used with this compound?
A: 3M states that it can be used with either a wool or foam compounding pad.

Q: What size container is this product supplied in?
A: This product is supplied as one 1 gal can of tan paste rubbing compound.

Q: Is this a liquid polish or a paste compound?
A: It is a paste rubbing compound designed for scratch removal and paint finishing.