Manufacturer | 3M |
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Brand | 3M |
Model | 3M 39071 Scratch Removal System |
Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3 x 6 x 7 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 39071 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Exterior | Smooth |
Manufacturer Part Number | 39071 |
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3M Auto Scratch Removal Kit, Eliminates Scratches, Scuffs and Other Defect, Includes Disc Pad Holder, 3000 Grit Abrasive Square, Compounding & Polishing Pads, Rubbing Compound, Scratch Remover (39071)
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- Auto scratch remover system takes out light paint scratches and scuffs
- System uses a 3-step repair approach
- Kit sands, compounds and polishes the repair area
- Easy-to-use kit comes with all of the special supplies needed
- Kit restores flawless appearance of car, truck or van
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Product Description
3M Scratch Removal System eliminates minor scratches, scuffs and other small defects by sanding, compounding and polishing automotive clear coats. Our scratch remover for cars comes with all the specialty supplies to complete the job. You just need to supply a standard household drill and other basic household items.
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Simple 5-step process makes it easy to remove scratches.
View Larger The 3M Scratch Removal System provides users with everything necessary, as well as the step-by-step guidance needed to repair small clear coat scratches on vehicles*. Consisting of a three stage system of sanding, compounding and polishing the clear coat of your car, it is designed to remove defects to this thin outer coat of your car's finish, like fine scratches to the door handle, door panels or the trunk. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }
Easy & inexpensive clear coat scratch repair.
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Everything you need right out of the box (drill not included).
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Vehicle are manufactured with exterior finishes comprised of a variety of layers: primer, colored paint, and a final very thin top layer known as the clear coat. The 3M Scratch Removal System is designed to remove defects to the clear coat with the added aid of a user supplied household drill. Examples of repairable defects that the 3M Scratch Removal System is able to easily repair include fine scratches from automatic car wash brushes, vegetation scrapes, etc. Common areas in need of this sort of repair are the area around the door handle or the trunk just to name a few.
How Does it Work
The 3M Scratch Removal System is based in a simple 3-tiered approach to scratch removal: sanding using the included 3000 grit sandpaper to reduce the scratch, application of 3M rubbing compound and refining of the scratch area, and finally polishing and restoring the scratch area using a 3M polishing pad, scratch remover compound and a common household drill. An additional recommended step is to apply automotive wax in the repaired area to protect the car's finish, since you have removed an area of its clear coat. When removing a defect in the paint surface, you are actually removing a very thin layer of the clear coat paint. This procedure is commonly performed by professional technicians in automotive collision shops, car dealerships, detail shops, and assembly plants for high dollar amounts. Now, you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost.
Key Features
- Guaranteed to remove light paint scratches and scuffs from your vehicle's outer clear coat finish
- Three tiered repair system that is easy to use
- Minimal additional items required along with kit, including: household drill, microfiber cloth, water and a spray bottle
- Saves users money by performing scratch repair themselves, while improving the paint appearance
The 3M Scratch Removal System contains one disc pad holder, one 3000-grit abrasive square, one purple compounding pad, one black polishing pad, one 3M rubbing compound (1 oz), one 3M scratch remover (1 oz), and step-by-step directions for use.**
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Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
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* Scratches that cannot be completely removed go deeper than the surface of the clear coat.
** User supplies: standard household drill (1200-1600 rpm), 3M microfiber detail cloth, spray bottle, water, paper towels.
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ASIN | B003NS5NK8 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #9,324 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #17 in Polishing & Waxing Kits |
Date First Available | April 4, 2004 |
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Customers like the ease of use and appearance of the auto accessory. They mention that the instructions are clear and the wet sanding and rubbing compound application was a breeze. They are also happy with performance. However, some customers are mixed on scratches, value, and color.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the car air filter. They mention that it works well, is outstanding, and is very impressive.
"...It worked great, lubricated the sponge and didn't wash away the abrasive. There is no evidence of a scuff on the car now...." Read more
"...The results were excellent, and the scuffs are completely gone and paint condition is as good as new...." Read more
"...skeptical but then as if I did the steps by step instructions it worked really well" Read more
"Great quality product that is easy to use and has a great tutorial with it. Anyone can repair scratches, 3m made it that simple...." Read more
Customers find the auto accessory easy to use. They mention that the process is fairly straight forward, and the wet sanding and rubbing compound application is a breeze.
"...Now for the actual process and results-- it's rather simple. First, you clean and dry the affected area...." Read more
"Great quality product that is easy to use and has a great tutorial with it. Anyone can repair scratches, 3m made it that simple...." Read more
"Easy to use, by my scratch was through the clear coat and primer. Better, but not great." Read more
"...Very effective and easy to use especially for more localized spots or general touch up spots overall." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the auto accessory. They say it makes their car look brand new and shiny. It removes light scratches and improves the appearance if deeper scratches.
"...were excellent, and the scuffs are completely gone and paint condition is as good as new...." Read more
"...I have been recommending this product because my car paint looks brand new again after quite a lot of scratches...." Read more
"...buffed that out, applied another layer of wax, buffed it out, and it looks amazing. Not bad for $30...." Read more
"...Now It looks brand new. Here's what I did.1. Wash the panel2...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the speed of the auto accessory. They mention that it's easy to use and produces amazing results quickly. The process is pretty quick, and the product cuts really fast.
"...It seems like a lot of steps but it went quick. Took me an hour and that was with me stopping to re-read the instructions every few minutes...." Read more
"...Enjoy your new-looking paint!The process is pretty quick as well, the scratch in the attached image took about 20 minutes to remove..." Read more
"...Came out great. Did a few other spots, too, since it's so quick and easy. Highly recommend, as long as your scratch isn't too deep." Read more
"...It was really easy to use and quick. Took me 15-20 minutes at most and you can't even tell there were scratches...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the auto accessory. They mention that it's a solid product, easy to use, and complete as advertised.
"...The pros:- The kit contains every last thing you need, except for water and a power drill/driver.-..." Read more
"...instructions are so well written and easy to follow, and the product is so well-made that anyone could do it...." Read more
"...the 3000 grit sand paper provided in the kit is too small and wears out pretty quickly...." Read more
"...It includes everything you need, but I wanted to add extra protection by using a sealant afterwards so that it will last longer...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scratches. Some mention that the product removes really deep scratches, while others say that it did a good job of smoothing out the damage. Some say that the scratches were beyond the clear coat, while other say that they were in the clearcoat.
"...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." Read more
"...The results were excellent, and the scuffs are completely gone and paint condition is as good as new...." Read more
"...This system just opened up a can of worms and caused more damage to my vehicle so be very careful if you choose this product for touch-up's." Read more
"One of the best scratch remover on the market." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the auto accessory. Some mention that it lightly sands away the clear coat, then it buffs out the dill spot and lastly pits a. However, others say that it ruined the finish on their car, left discoloration in the areas treated, and created dull spots.
"...using the small sand paper that comes with the product, it took the paint right off of my bumper...." Read more
"...After one rainy night, the scuffs were back and I have huge splotchy dull spots in every spot I used the product...." Read more
"...The discoloration of th tank is completely gone, and that was the biggest eye sore...." Read more
"...rubbing compound followed by the polishing compound left discoloration in the areas treated...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the auto accessory. Some mention that it's worth every penny, the pouches are cheap, and it'd cost little to put them in tubes with caps. However, others say that it was a waste of money, a rip-off, and useless.
"...If you have scratches it will do amazing work. The kit is well worth the cost!! Definitely a must if you want to try and repair yourself...." Read more
"...Price seems to fluctuate on this quite a bit depending on whose selling it, so be mindful of that. Have seen it from $20 to $30...." Read more
"...This worked pretty well and is definitely worth the money and time...." Read more
"...open the packets, especially when you don't use the whole paste, it is wasted. I typed mine shut, but not very hopeful they will keep...." Read more
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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.
For the first 48 hours I thought this was magic - the scuffs were totally gone. After one rainy night, the scuffs were back and I have huge splotchy dull spots in every spot I used the product.
I really wish I’d never tried the product. It’ll cost hundreds of dollars to try and fix it.
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