There are so many negative reviews of this product due to the ambiguous description and the name 3M has chosen. Apparently people think that this is a miracle in a bottle that will make vandalism/key damage go away. Please, understand what you are buying. Read the bottle! "Removes fine scratches and swirl marks." That's all it does!
Rubbing compound comes in a variety of "grits" just like sandpaper. 3M 03900 compound is a "fine" compound and won't take out car wash brush scratches or key damage without HOURS AND HOURS of rubbing - and you would probably go right through the clear coat anyway!
This product is finer than 3M 03900 compound. When you are using rubbing compound by hand or with a machine, you get the finish looking pretty good but often you have very very fine, hairlike scratches in the finish. You may also get fine scratches like this from drying your car with a cloth that's not quite soft enough... Tiny, tiny scratches you can barely see when the light hits the car just right. THAT is what this product removes.
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3M Scratch Remover
3M Scratch Remover offers an ideal way to repair simple damage such as course-to-fine scratches, swirl marks, or paint imperfections with no hassle and no waiting. This product uses fine minerals to remove the scratches from the paint and bring back a high polish finish. Using this paint scratch remover is an inexpensive option for repairing automotive surface blemishes.
Scratches Disappear
3M Scratch Remover polishes out scratches from clear coats instead of filling them in with wax like other products do. What's left behind is a beautiful, high-polished finish that will impress you. This product removes many types of automotive surface blemishes, including car wash scratches, scuffs, oxidation, light stains, tree and shrub branch streaks and surface contaminants.
A Choice of Application Methods
We formulated our scratch remover for cars for ease of use. It's a versatile product that may be applied by either hand or machine. When applied by hand, it is easier to use than rubbing compound and doesn't require any tools.
- Scratch remover eliminates scratches, swirl marks and more
- Formula contains no wax so scratches are polished out, not filled in
- Compound combines medium-cutting with fine finishing
- Versatile product may be applied by hand or machine
- Product delivers professional results at an economy rate
Directions for Use
To Apply By Hand:
Apply to small areas, about one to two square feet.
Dispense a quarter size drop of remover onto a clean, soft, microfiber cloth. Apply to the painted surface using a firm circular motion.
Work the area using a firm, circular motion until the cleaner is dry.
Remove remaining film using a 3M Microfiber Detailing Cloth (PN 39016).
To Apply By Machine:
Dispense enough material on the surface to work a one-foot by one-foot area.
Buff area using an air or electric buffer equipped with a 3M Polishing Pad using light to medium pressure.
Reduce pressure when product begins to dry.
Remove remaining film using a 3M Microfiber Detailing Cloth (PN 39016).
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014
Style: 3M Scratch Remover, 8 ozProduct Packaging: retail packagingVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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Works but needs hard work to get the results.
By Duke NJ on April 17, 2019
It works great but be ready to spend at least half an hour rubbing this hard onto the surface that needs a repair or removal of old marks. Multiple applications of this product on my bumper cover and hard rubbing followed by buffing done a great job. Don't give up on the first couple of applications; just keep applying and hard rubbing and buffing. At the very end, finish up with a nice waxed polish. Please see before and after picture.
By Duke NJ on April 17, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
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Sharad
Good one for minor level 1 scratch .
Reviewed in India on October 27, 2019Style: 3M Scratch Remover, 8 ozProduct Packaging: retail packagingVerified Purchase
Ivan Contin
Sorprendente
Reviewed in Italy on December 11, 2017Style: 3M Scratch Remover, 8 ozProduct Packaging: retail packagingVerified Purchase
Chad Lance
Great!
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2020Style: 3M Scratch Remover, 8 ozProduct Packaging: retail packagingVerified Purchase
issa
Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2020Style: 3M Scratch Remover, 8 ozProduct Packaging: retail packagingVerified Purchase
DAM5805
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2018Style: 3M Scratch Remover, 8 ozProduct Packaging: retail packagingVerified Purchase
