3MScratch Removal System, 39071, 1 Kit

My car brushed against one of the concrete columns in my parking garage in the first week parking there. The scratch did not penetrate the base coat, but did manage to scuff up the paint pretty bad. I was quick to try the common scratch removal products from Turtle Wax and Nu Finish at the local hardware store, but nothing worked.As a home remedy, someone even advised me to try whitening toothpaste as well, and although initially the results looked promising, the scuffs were still visible.Finally, after six months had gone by some one who came to visit took note of the scratches and that prompted my to renew my quest for fixing the scuffs. Searched on Amazon for the best reviewed product out there, and saw this among the top contenders. I have had good success with 3M products in the past, and this seemed promising.Now for the actual process and results-- it's rather simple. First, you clean and dry the affected area. Then, use a spray bottle to wet the area and the abrading sponge (small square of sandpaper) that the kit includes. Use the sponge to sand away the scuffs, spray and wipe repeatedly until the scuffs/scratches go away and become dull. Now you have to use a bit of the gloss restoring compound, and use the cylindrical sponge to apply it to the dull areas from the previous step. It was at this stage that the affected area already began to look like new. I didn't really see the need for the third "scratch remover" compound, but applied it as well to be thorough.The results were excellent, and the scuffs are completely gone and paint condition is as good as new. The only complaints I would have are the packaging of the product. The whole thing is packed in a clear plastic box that falls apart when you open it. Also, the compounds are in sachets that once opened are not resealable, which is a pity since I only needed to use about 20% of the compound provided. The packaging combined with the sachets greatly diminish the ability to reuse this kit.All in all a good solution to what may have cost me $100+ at a paint shop or body shop.

I have a 2019 ram 1500, silver in color. I had a long scratch on one side of the truck. This product worked like a charm! Absolutely NO more scratch. I had another smaller but deeper scratch above the front passenger tire. Once again, this product worked! No more scratch. Just understand that if your scratch is too deep then the product won’t completely get rid of it. Example, my wife has a deep scratch on her charcoal gray 2015 dodge Durango. I used this product on the scratch. Although the product made the scratch less obvious, it didn’t completely remove it. Just keep that in mind. This product will not take the place of good old fashioned repainting. If you have scratches from a shopping cart, jacket zippers constantly scratching your paint or going through an automated car wash, this product is your answer.

So the Mrs grazed the passenger side as she was pulling into the garage. I started with lacquer thinner, that removed the painted that had rubbed off from the house. However, it was evident that there were some minor scratches that had not fully penetrated the clear coat. Did some research on ye old interweb and the 3M product did well amongst the numerous options in the market place. Before you start your project watch the short YouTube video, follow the instructions and you will be golden. Note: Don’t freak out when you have some slight hazing after using the 3000 grit paper. I used distilled water in my spray bottle in this phase. Did not press too hard in this step. Scratches gone in this phase, just the hazing. The hazing was eliminated during the use of the next two compounds. Dialed down the speed of the drill during this phase. Worked small areas and used a microfiber cloth to check the progress after a short time. Very pleased with the outcome. The only niggle is the foil packages that hold the compounds. No way to seal them air tight. Therefore, the remaining compound is likely to dry out before too long. I did put a small binder clip over each corner in my best attempt to seal. I wish they had put the compound in a small bottle or a resealable pouch. However, that would slow down sales. The chemical guys sell a competing product in a bottle, but then you need two different bottle of compound making your investment higher. If you have a couple of areas that attention it could be a cheaper alternative. Just depends how much are you need to remediate.

I had a scuff mark the full length of my outback. One kit was more than enough for the job. To be honest, I was a little leery of the claims. I followed the directions in the package. I used the sandpaper supplied in the kit I wet it with water and LIGHTLY rubbed the scuffed area. Ten minutes was sufficient. It left a dell matte finish which concerned me. I wasn't sure it would polish out. Step 2 was a purle hook and loop sponge that was chucked in a portable drill. I ran it at about 500 rpm with light to medium pressure. It refined the finish very nicely bringing back about 75% of the gloss. I did the same process with the black sponge and polishing compound and brought the scuffed area back to original gloss. One thing they don't elaborate on the instructions is maintaining lubricity during the finishing process. If the sponge squeaks it is not getting sufficient lubrication and the finish suffers As soon as you hear the squeak, stop and put a drop of water near the center of the sponge. I kept a glass of water close by. When the sponge squeaked I stopped, dipped my finger in the water ans touched my finger to the sponge. It worked great, lubricated the sponge and didn't wash away the abrasive. There is no evidence of a scuff on the car now. I highly recommend this system. Best $20 I've spent in a long time.

good product