Mothers Professional Rubbing Compound quickly removes 1,500 grade and finer sand scratches from all types of refinish and factory applied automotive paints. May also be used to remove light oxidation, car wash scratches and other defects from paints that do not require sanding. To tackle difficult paint damage like an automotive professional, you'll need a rubbing compound followed by a polishing compound. For common paint imperfections caused by oxidation, water spots, scratches, or bird droppings, our Professional Rubbing Compound will let you remove them quickly and easily. Its body shop proven and works with any buffer pad.