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The value of a motor vehicle will be improved when the finish of the auto body is maintained to a factory look. The 3M scratch remover offers a DIY answer for the safe removal of scratches and swirls caused by scratchy brushes and metal keys to name a few. Small amounts of oxidation will also be removed by this product. It is applied by machine or by hand.

Fine scratches can come about from the types of brushes used in automatic car washes. Areas around door handles and trunk fittings where the key is inserted tend to be exposed to more abrasive elements. The product will remove these fine scuff marks from the clear coat. The end result is guaranteed and helps the car owner to save money by allowing them to take care of the dull looking areas themselves. Any scratches that cannot be removed run deeper than the top clear coat layer. In this case a clear coat filler would be needed.

The thick abrasive cream levels out the scratches. This is not a wax filler product but a cream that works as an abrasive itself. After its use the procedure should be followed up with a finish that preserves the resulting shine. The newly treated surface will make the metal look like new.

The area to be treated needs to be first cleaned with a special car soap to remove any dirt and grime. A small amount of the product should be poured onto a clean white terry towel and then rubbed in a circular motion into the affected area on the car, or other metallic surface. A microfiber cloth should be used as a follow up to remove any residual cream.

This is a product geared towards a professional end result. In 2007 this product was awarded the Popular Mechanics Editors Choice Award. It is the ideal answer for treating those pesky areas on the automobile body that have been exposed to additional scratches or oxidation. The vehicle will look as if it has been stored indoors for most of its life.

Professional autobody technicians will basically use the same technique to in an assembly plant or car dealership. The clear coat is being removed so a wax or other protective covering needs to be added to maintain protection of the paint underneath. Thorough directions are on the product bottle so it is recommended that the user read the directions first. The paint under the clear coat will not be damaged by this product.

This product is useful for vehicle owners who need to have the scratches removed from small areas. Even the deep unattainable scratches will appear less apparent. The overall effect of the new looking shiny vehicle will create the illusion that the vehicle is newer than it is. This mineral rich cream is also useful for faded headlight lenses where the dulled surface will be replaced by a brighter appearance.

The 3M scratch remover offers the vehicle owner an award winning product that is guaranteed to remove scratch marks from the clear coat of their vehicle. It is also reduce the appearance of the deeper scratches that have entered the paint coat. For a quick pick me up on one's vehicle this is a product that can provide results in a short period of time.