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3M Scratch Remover, 39044, 8 fl oz

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Material Aluminum Oxide
Grit Material Aluminum Oxide
Item dimensions L x W x H 1.61 x 12.64 x 2.52 inches
Brand 3M
Grit Type Medium, Fine

About this item

  • 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
  • For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (1649)
$22.98

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Auto Care, Scratch Removal, Collision RepairAuto Care, Scratch Removal, Collision Repair

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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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. Our product uses fine minerals to remove the scratches from the paint and bring back a high polish finish. Using our paint scratch remover is an inexpensive option for repairing automotive surface blemishes.

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3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use. Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice. Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage. For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert. For additional product information, visit www.3M.com.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
2,151 global ratings

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Customers appreciate the product's ability to restore a new shine to paint. They find it easy to apply and of good quality. However, some customers feel it doesn't provide good value for the money. There are mixed opinions on its functionality, scratch removal, and visibility.

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18 customers mention "Ease of application"15 positive3 negative

Customers find the product easy to apply and simple to use. They say it gets the job done and the results are immediate.

"...It takes almost no effort. Dab it on and use a paper towel to rub it clean and "voila" the marks disappear...." Read more

"...It is easy to use;just put circular and heavier pressure for a few seconds. It polishes also." Read more

"...But, WOW, it ACTUALLY WORKS!. Easy to apply. Just use a clean towel and wax on-wax off. Then go back and apply and good wax. THAT"S IT...." Read more

"Easy to use, nice polish but it did not "remove" tiny scratches. Maybe some improvement in the finish but the superficial scratches are still there." Read more

18 customers mention "Shine"18 positive0 negative

Customers like the shine of the product. It leaves the paint looking deep and shiny like new. They say it removes swirl marks and brings the car back to a great shine. The polish is easy to use and blends well with the color. Some mention it doesn't remove tiny scratches, but it brings out the fresh, clean clear coat under the scratches.

"...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..." Read more

"...My car looks FABULOUS! Highly recommend this product!" Read more

"Easy to use, nice polish but it did not "remove" tiny scratches. Maybe some improvement in the finish but the superficial scratches are still there." Read more

"...up the scratches much better than my expectations and the hood looks somewhat new (for being an 30-year old record player)...." Read more

14 customers mention "Quality"10 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the quality of the abrasive. They say it's 3M quality, very fine grit, and meets their expectations. The product leaves a smooth, glossy finish.

"...It is a polishing compound, basically a super high grit sandpaper in liquid form...." Read more

"...makes paint and plastics shine like new when paired with the fine 3M buffing pad...." Read more

"...Not enough grit in this product for the big stuff." Read more

"GOOD quality just need too go nice and easy with pressure how much pressure you apply the product other wise it's the best" Read more

168 customers mention "Functionality"111 positive57 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the product's functionality. Some find it effective in removing small scratches and is worth the effort. Others mention that it did not work well, leaving very fine, hairlike scratches in the finish.

"...This stuff is incredible!!! Obviously deep scratches and paint peeled remains but everything else, GONE! This was so worth it!..." Read more

"...machine, you get the finish looking pretty good but often you have very very fine, hairlike scratches in the finish...." Read more

"...that this product is not intended for deep damage but has worked great for my issues which were mostly surface damage." Read more

"WORKS BUT TAKE A LOT OF HARD WORK" Read more

163 customers mention "Scratch removal"83 positive80 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the scratch removal. Some say it works well on superficial paint transfer scratches and scuff marks from car washes. Others mention it did little for deep scratches and was not intended for deep damage.

"...OH MY GOSH! It eliminated all of the scratches and even old ones that have been there since I bought the car. This stuff is incredible!!!..." Read more

"...Please know that this product is not intended for deep damage but has worked great for my issues which were mostly surface damage." Read more

"This will get rid of the day to day light scuffs and swirl marks from the car wash and light scratches from clothes brushing against your car...." Read more

"...looking pretty good but often you have very very fine, hairlike scratches in the finish...." Read more

21 customers mention "Removing marks"14 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the product's ability to remove marks. Some say it effectively removes deep swirl marks and scuffs from the car wash. Others mention it leaves swirl marks, so you need to follow up with a polish.

"This will get rid of the day to day light scuffs and swirl marks from the car wash and light scratches from clothes brushing against your car...." Read more

"...cloths, a detailer and a liquid wax, I was able to remove all traces of trailer rash (although it took me about 2 hours to complete)...." Read more

"...They both work. This one is MUCH more powerful though. It does leave swirl marks, so you do need to follow it up with a polish but I actually wound..." Read more

"...Along with 3000 and 5000 grit sand paper it will remove the deepest swirl marks, but there will always be light swirl marks." Read more

9 customers mention "Visibility"5 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the visibility of the product. Some say it makes scratches and blemishes less noticeable, leaving the paint looking deep and shiny like new. Others mention it barely masks them under a sheen, making them harder to see.

"Does is "remove" scratches.... no, but it does cover them up, a lot, for only $8, I would to this all day!..." Read more

"...Followed the directions but really no difference at all in appearance. I would try and find some other product because this did not work." Read more

"...But it did make it harder to see and less noticeable...." Read more

"The scratches are still there but are harder to see now. Made the deeper scratches shallower. Took a lot of elbow grease." Read more

30 customers mention "Value for money"6 positive24 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the product's value. They say it's a waste of money, doesn't work for the money, and has questionable value.

"...Its a complete waste of money. You still have to go to a professional body shop, and they can remove the scratch and make your car look like new...." Read more

"...Only work on very light scratch as baby hairs. Not work for the money!" Read more

"...WASTE OF MONEY...!!!" Read more

"...Used it on 2 cars and the bottle is still 75% full. The value is superb!" Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
So Amazing!
I had a big tar blob on the hood of my Jeep, and could not get it off. I ended up using a plastic scour pad lightly with some other product to get it off, and ended up with a huge scuff mark on my hood. Tried this product, which goes on easily and removes even easier, worked fantastic (had to use 4X, but it’s quick and simple). I’d highly recommend, as the embarrassing scuff mark is gone altogether. Unbelievable product! Thank you 3M!
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Kasbeau
    5.0 out of 5 stars IT REALLY WORKS!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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    While waiting for my car at the car wash, I realized someone had side swiped the front of my 2018 white Honda Civic. I couldn't believe it. I decided to purchase this product and just used it. OH MY GOSH! It eliminated all of the scratches and even old ones that have been there since I bought the car. This stuff is incredible!!! Obviously deep scratches and paint peeled remains but everything else, GONE! This was so worth it! I am recommending it to my family and will use it again!!
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  • Stephen Mathew
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works very well for surface damage.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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    This has worked very well for me the two times I've used it. One from white garage paint scuffing my grey vehicle and the most recent from something orange that scraped my girlfriend's white sideview mirror. I wish I had taken a before and after photo, but the mirror was nearly completely orange and she was expecting to need to purchase a replacement. After using this, you would never know anything happened. Please know that this product is not intended for deep damage but has worked great for my issues which were mostly surface damage.
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  • Davey
    5.0 out of 5 stars This does exactly what it's supposed to do!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014
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    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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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars 3M Scratch Remover Doesn't Work
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    This product does not work. I followed the instructions, and guess what? It simply doesn't remove or hide the scratch in any way. The light hair scratch on my vehicle is still there. And you can still clearly see it. I was fooled into thinking if I purchased a 3M branded product, that it would work. Its a complete waste of money. You still have to go to a professional body shop, and they can remove the scratch and make your car look like new. Thats why they earn the big bucks. Plain and simple. Your not going to be able to remove a scratch by only paying $9. Your going to have to pluck over the $300 to a body shop to get the job done. So if you buy this product, then you'll end up paying $309 instead. Don't waste your money. Your better off buying a toothbrush and deodorant for $9.
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  • Gumby
    3.0 out of 5 stars WORKS BUT TAKE A LOT OF HARD WORK
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
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    WORKS BUT TAKE A LOT OF HARD WORK
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  • Taco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says removes light scratches only
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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    This will get rid of the day to day light scuffs and swirl marks from the car wash and light scratches from clothes brushing against your car. It takes almost no effort. Dab it on and use a paper towel to rub it clean and "voila" the marks disappear.

    I did try it on some deeper scratches my daughter put in her passenger side door (a two inch wide, five foot long scratch from a railing she supposedly didn't see!!) It got about 90% of the scratch out, the remaining was just too deep, it blended the remaining well, but you can still see it in direct sunlight at certain angles. Given it would have cost $800 at a body shop, I'll take the hour and $11 bucks I spent and call it a day.
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  • Malinda M. Brooks
    2.0 out of 5 stars Scratch removal.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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    This product did not work well. The scratches were not removed or invisible.
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  • Robert A. Likis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Safe For Novices - Best Surface Finisher Sold
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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    3M added a bit of lubricant to their Scratch Remover which helps keep it from solidifying during use and that makes this product better than every other same-type. I use it on my car, my watch collection and any other surface subject to scratch. Terrific product from a great company..3M has it!
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  • Réjean Gagné
    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfaction
    Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2023
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    J'ai reçu ce à quoi je m'attendais alors je suis satisfait
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  • Sharad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good one for minor level 1 scratch .
    Reviewed in India on October 27, 2019
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    Except late delivery it is a recommended product . Works for minor level 1 scratch . Com paint is a competitive driver which provide similar product at lower price . It’s a 3.5/5 product .
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  • Man
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not effective and did not work for me
    Reviewed in Singapore on January 27, 2024
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    Even small scratches were not been removed and I tried this in multiple occasions in different cars.
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  • Ivan Contin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sorprendente
    Reviewed in Italy on December 11, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Acquistato per ridurre una brutta grattata su paraurti anteriore durante un parcheggio i risultati sono stati di gran lunga meglio del previsto.
    Ci vuole molto olio di gomito in mancanza di una lucidatrice ma con un panno in microfibra e rifinendo il tutto con un po' di cera il colore che si era trasferito dalla cancellata all'auto è sparito completamente e anche i graffi annessi, è rimasto solo un piccolo punto deve lo sfregamento ha rimosso tutti gli strati di vernice ma in questo caso l'unica soluzione sarebbe riverniciare il pezzo in carrozzeria con altri costi.
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  • marcella
    4.0 out of 5 stars Will these nails do what it says?
    Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2022
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    Probably will work well on vehicles. Did not remove the scratches off the sink.
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