3m rubbing compound
Skip it49/100strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — 3m rubbing compound doesn't clear our bar today.
Market/yr
$988K
Growth (1y)
+152.2%
Products
19
Brands
6
was 6 a year ago
Sellers
128
Price range
$13.70–$182.80
Returns
1.8%
Rating
4.7★
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Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.
Demand
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +152.2% year over year.Seasonality
Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8×
Competition
- 3M75%
- KANGAROOBANDS18%
- 3D3%
- Meguiar's2%
- menzerna1%
- Perfect-It1%
- Other0%
The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 6 brands and 128 sellers compete here.
Brands
6 flat
was 6 a year ago
Sellers
128
Top 5 brand share
99%
Product shelf
All 19 tracked products in this niche.
Perfect-It Perfect-It EX AC Rubbing Compound 36060 Fast Cutting High Performing 1 qt (32 fl oz)
3M
$40.084.8★2,730 reviews
3M Perfect It Buffing and Polishing Kit | 36057 39062 36093 3M Pint Rubbing Compound Machine Polish Ultrafine Polish | Buffing Compound Car Polishing Kit | with Kangaroobands Microfiber Cloth
KANGAROOBANDS
$138.954.6★280 reviews
3M Perfect-It EX Machine Polish 06094 High Performing 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)
3M
$45.534.8★1,544 reviews
3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound 1 Quart Fast Cutting Marine Oxidation Remover for Boat & RV Gelcoat Surfaces
3M
$60.114.7★1,394 reviews
3M Rubbing Compound 05973 Liquid Formula 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)
3M
$34.504.7★1,747 reviews
3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish 06068 32 Fl.Oz Paint Polish Automotive Professional-Grade Polish
3M
$51.234.8★1,399 reviews
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound 05954 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL) Contains No Waxes or Silicones
3M
$39.044.7★2,304 reviews
3M Perfect It Buffing and Polishing Kit | 36060 06094 06068 Rubbing Compound Machine Polish Ultrafine | Buffing Car Polishing Kit Bundled with Kangaroobands Microfiber Cloth
KANGAROOBANDS
$179.354.7★204 reviews
Reviews
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Great product, works as advertised”
“Works well to remove minor scratches”
“It worked well with moderate pressure”
“Great for paint”
“Works as intended”
“Easy to use”
“Well worth the price”
“Also easy to wipe off”
“Shines well”
“Does a great job of removing oxidation”
What buyers complain about
“Didnt work well”
“scratches into my paint”
“Much too expensive for what you get”
“irritating scratches on my car”
“The shine never appeared”
“poor quality control”
“Doesnt remove small scratches never less water spots”
“Wish it was a little easier to buff off”
“False advertisement”
“some early oxidation on the roof”
Top return reasons
- Scratch Resistance34%
- Functionality-Overall22%
- Advertised Vs Actual Product10%
- Leak-Proof7%
- Value For Money7%
- Paint Quality4%
- Compatibility-Overall3%
- Defective Material/Parts2%
- Size-Overall2%
- Product Condition2%