Question 1

What kind of polisher or wax do I use after this product?

Accepted Answer

If your paint is in good condition, go straight to paint sealant/glaze then wax. If your paint is in bad shape, use a swirl remover, then go to the paint sealant/glaze, then wax.

Question 2

Does this work to take scratches and scuffs out of cars?

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It will take out scuffs and very light scratches, anything deeper but still in the clearcoat. but not in the colorcoat you can use ultrafine sandpaper and watersand the scratch out then use the compound to buff up the shine, you do need an electric or air powered buffing wheel though hand compounding will only work with light scuffing, machine buffing is always best and fastest.

Question 3

Is this abrasive enough to "sand" down a touch up paint area?  I need to remove a little touch up paint to make the area even with the rest of the car

Accepted Answer

Old question, but I thought I would answer this as I have experience in this. Yes, it can smooth out/sand down touch up paint. I used this very product to do that. When paint first dries it is softer still and this will do a good job. It will take a couple weeks for the paint to fully harden. In fact, some touch up paint pens recommend using a rubbing compound, like this, on a t-shirt or microfiber cloth material to smooth out the new job before applying a clear coat and repeating after that dries. If the job was let to dry for, say, 2 weeks you will encounter a new issue that will require 3000-4000 sanding paper before using this product followed by a polish after a clear coat.

Question 4

Does this product (3M Compound) have a money back guarantee?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn’t think so, not many auto chemical companies offer a money back guarantee. 
There’s no guarantee on the label of the bottle.

ASIN	B000AR7KVA
Best Sellers Rank	#5,909,799 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #1,463 in Polishing & Rubbing Compounds
Brand Name	3M
Compatible Material	Gelcoat, Paint
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,384)
Global Trade Identification Number	00051131039001, 00599039484207
Grit Material Type	Zirconia Alumina
Grit Type	Coarse, Medium
Included Components	3M 03900 Rubbing Compound - 8 oz.
Item Dimensions	6.3 x 4.92 x 8.66 inches
Item Type Name	3M 03900 Rubbing Compound - 8 oz.
Item Weight	11.2 ounces
Manufacturer	3M
Material Type	solid
Model	03900
Number of Items	1
Part Number	3900
UPC	599039484207 051131039001
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	As labelled

3M Auto Care Rubbing Compound, 03900, 8 oz

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