3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound restores the lustrous beauty of boats by eliminating oxidation, scratches, scuff marks and other surface blemishes from gelcoat. 3M's fastest-cutting product for gelcoat, this compound removes P800 and finer scratches and leaves a high gloss finish ideal for cutting polish and wax.Use our 3M Perfect‐It Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound as first step of a truly professional gelcoat finish. It is our fastest-cutting compound for heavily-oxidized gelcoat surfaces and it helps to quickly remove heavy oxidation, weathering, dulling, chalking and scratches P800 or finer. This formula leaves a high gloss finish – on many surfaces, a polishing step is not necessary before waxing. The compound also has a long wet time, allowing you to compound longer before you need new material. You use less product even in warmer climates, yet it handles well and does not clog on the buffing pad. From buffing professionals to vehicle owners, the 3M Perfect‐It Gelcoat Finishing products works great on boats, RVs and industrial gelcoat surfaces – new and used alike. These products include a step-by-step process to help you achieve dependable finishes every time, regardless of one-, two- or three-step processes. And the color-coded bottles allow for easy reference in the shop or on the dock. The full series of 3M products created specifically for gelcoat includes 3M Perfect‐It Boat Wash, 3M Perfect‐It Medium Cutting Compound + Wax, 3M Perfect‐It Light Cutting Polish + Wax and 3M Perfect‐It Boat Wax. This range of products is ideal for achieving professional-grade gelcoat finishes for boats, RVs and industrial applications.