Which 3m product for scratches?
07-29-2005, 07:17 PM
#1
Drifting
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Which 3m product for scratches?
I went to Pep Boys today to get a bottle of 3m scratch remover.
Unfortunately, they 3 different types. 3900-Rubbing Compound, 3902-Finish It and something else.
I want to be able to remove scratches that are in my clearcoat.
Not swirl marks, but scratches that are from occassional shopping carts, road debris, parking lot dings, etc.
All three of the above state they were "clearcoat safe." Are they really safe?
Last thing I wanna do is burn through my paint.
I use a Coleman brand hand polisher (6") when I apply these types of products. I also got this at Pep Boys. It works much like a Porter Cable, but is much smaller.
Can someone please advise which 3m product I should be using to ensure I don't burn through my paint?
Thanks!
Unfortunately, they 3 different types. 3900-Rubbing Compound, 3902-Finish It and something else.
I want to be able to remove scratches that are in my clearcoat.
Not swirl marks, but scratches that are from occassional shopping carts, road debris, parking lot dings, etc.
All three of the above state they were "clearcoat safe." Are they really safe?
Last thing I wanna do is burn through my paint.
I use a Coleman brand hand polisher (6") when I apply these types of products. I also got this at Pep Boys. It works much like a Porter Cable, but is much smaller.
Can someone please advise which 3m product I should be using to ensure I don't burn through my paint?
Thanks!
07-29-2005, 11:23 PM
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The 39002 is their fine cut rubbing compound. It's very abrasive and needs to be followed up with a less abrasive pad/polish combo (believe me I know!) The 39009 is the swirl mark remover (SMR) and is not very abrasive. It has a bunch of oils and fillers to hide swirls. What kind of pad are you using? It's a very important part. I just used a Wolfgang orange pad and some Megs #83 with some good results. If you're looking to remove scratches, then go with the 39002. Just be sure that your scratches aren't past the clearcoat. If you can feel them with your fingernail, then you won't get them out with the 3M.
07-30-2005, 03:57 AM
#4
Safety Car
I believe that product, 3900 , is very close to the 39002 fine cut rubbing compound, and it might even be the same exact product, just in an 8 oz bottle rather than the 16 oz bottle that the 39002 comes in.
I've not used it, but 3m claims "it will remove grade 1500 scratches",
whereas the 39002 claims to remove "grade 1200 scratches".
They're probably close to being the same. But hell, since I'm very comfortable using the 39002 (Perfect-It II fine cut rubbing compound), that that's what I stay with. You might just want to use the 39002, rather than use a product that has some questions. I noticed the 3m website does not even mention #3900.
on another note -- I'm worried that if you have scratches from parking lot dings and shopping carts, that those are likely to be far too severe fora rubbing compound to remove -- may need touch up paint to fill paint chips or scratches.
again, if you can feel the scratch with your fingertip, then it's though the clear coat and you can't fix it by rubbing and buffing.
I've not used it, but 3m claims "it will remove grade 1500 scratches",
whereas the 39002 claims to remove "grade 1200 scratches".
They're probably close to being the same. But hell, since I'm very comfortable using the 39002 (Perfect-It II fine cut rubbing compound), that that's what I stay with. You might just want to use the 39002, rather than use a product that has some questions. I noticed the 3m website does not even mention #3900.
on another note -- I'm worried that if you have scratches from parking lot dings and shopping carts, that those are likely to be far too severe fora rubbing compound to remove -- may need touch up paint to fill paint chips or scratches.
again, if you can feel the scratch with your fingertip, then it's though the clear coat and you can't fix it by rubbing and buffing.
07-30-2005, 09:40 AM
#5
Drifting
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by bugman
I believe that product, 3900 , is very close to the 39002 fine cut rubbing compound, and it might even be the same exact product, just in an 8 oz bottle rather than the 16 oz bottle that the 39002 comes in.
I've not used it, but 3m claims "it will remove grade 1500 scratches",
whereas the 39002 claims to remove "grade 1200 scratches".
They're probably close to being the same. But hell, since I'm very comfortable using the 39002 (Perfect-It II fine cut rubbing compound), that that's what I stay with. You might just want to use the 39002, rather than use a product that has some questions. I noticed the 3m website does not even mention #3900.
on another note -- I'm worried that if you have scratches from parking lot dings and shopping carts, that those are likely to be far too severe fora rubbing compound to remove -- may need touch up paint to fill paint chips or scratches.
again, if you can feel the scratch with your fingertip, then it's though the clear coat and you can't fix it by rubbing and buffing.
I've not used it, but 3m claims "it will remove grade 1500 scratches",
whereas the 39002 claims to remove "grade 1200 scratches".
They're probably close to being the same. But hell, since I'm very comfortable using the 39002 (Perfect-It II fine cut rubbing compound), that that's what I stay with. You might just want to use the 39002, rather than use a product that has some questions. I noticed the 3m website does not even mention #3900.
on another note -- I'm worried that if you have scratches from parking lot dings and shopping carts, that those are likely to be far too severe fora rubbing compound to remove -- may need touch up paint to fill paint chips or scratches.
again, if you can feel the scratch with your fingertip, then it's though the clear coat and you can't fix it by rubbing and buffing.
I have found that if I rub them out, they seem to be much less noticeable even though they are through the clearcoat???
By the way..where can I get these 3m products?
07-30-2005, 09:53 AM
#6
Drifting
Thread Starter
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...esolutions_3_0
Okay....I just located the product on 3m's website (see above).
I had the number wrong. It is actually 03900.
Does this seem like a product for me?
Okay....I just located the product on 3m's website (see above).
I had the number wrong. It is actually 03900.
Does this seem like a product for me?
07-31-2005, 05:47 AM
#7
Safety Car
looks to me like the same as 39002, just in an 8 ounce bottle.
sure - give it a try. I've had great success even by hand, using a terry cloth towel, with the 3M fine cutting rubbing compound -- just check on your progress every few minutes.
You'll find much better results if you have a porter-cable 7424, though. Using the PC, with fine cut rubbing compound, my end results are like glass. And still go over it again with the PC and 3M swirlmark remover (39009). Then your sealant. Works great.
If you have not already bought the 03900, just get 39002 instead -- it's what all the detailiing gurus use, and it's tried and true, will not leave any lingering doubts in your mind.
you can get all the 3M products at your local NAPA store -that's where I get them. OR on the internet I'm sure you can find them quite easily.
sure - give it a try. I've had great success even by hand, using a terry cloth towel, with the 3M fine cutting rubbing compound -- just check on your progress every few minutes.
You'll find much better results if you have a porter-cable 7424, though. Using the PC, with fine cut rubbing compound, my end results are like glass. And still go over it again with the PC and 3M swirlmark remover (39009). Then your sealant. Works great.
If you have not already bought the 03900, just get 39002 instead -- it's what all the detailiing gurus use, and it's tried and true, will not leave any lingering doubts in your mind.
you can get all the 3M products at your local NAPA store -that's where I get them. OR on the internet I'm sure you can find them quite easily.
07-31-2005, 01:27 PM
#8
Drifting
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by bugman
looks to me like the same as 39002, just in an 8 ounce bottle.
sure - give it a try. I've had great success even by hand, using a terry cloth towel, with the 3M fine cutting rubbing compound -- just check on your progress every few minutes.
You'll find much better results if you have a porter-cable 7424, though. Using the PC, with fine cut rubbing compound, my end results are like glass. And still go over it again with the PC and 3M swirlmark remover (39009). Then your sealant. Works great.
If you have not already bought the 03900, just get 39002 instead -- it's what all the detailiing gurus use, and it's tried and true, will not leave any lingering doubts in your mind.
you can get all the 3M products at your local NAPA store -that's where I get them. OR on the internet I'm sure you can find them quite easily.
sure - give it a try. I've had great success even by hand, using a terry cloth towel, with the 3M fine cutting rubbing compound -- just check on your progress every few minutes.
You'll find much better results if you have a porter-cable 7424, though. Using the PC, with fine cut rubbing compound, my end results are like glass. And still go over it again with the PC and 3M swirlmark remover (39009). Then your sealant. Works great.
If you have not already bought the 03900, just get 39002 instead -- it's what all the detailiing gurus use, and it's tried and true, will not leave any lingering doubts in your mind.
you can get all the 3M products at your local NAPA store -that's where I get them. OR on the internet I'm sure you can find them quite easily.
