I've always been a fan of 3M products outside their auto detailing section. Figured it is just as good as the rest of their products

Anyone use their polishes/sealants/glazes/waxes by hand and get good results?

http://www.shop3m.com/automotive-cleaners.html

 

In all honestly, no polish or compound by hand will net good results. You just don't have the ability to generate enough heat or number of rotations to duplicate a machine.

I have heard good things about their polishes, not so much about their glazes and waxes.

 

I've used their "Perfect-it show car paste wax". (link here). Its an excellent wax. Stays on the car for a good amount of time. But because its a paste wax, it can be a little more difficult to take off the car once its been applied. I have used Gliptone wax, meguiars wax and currently Eagle 1 wax. I thought the 3M held up the best.

 

Used there quick detail with Teflon comes out nice for a quickie.

 

I use to like their Imperial Hand Glaze, which does leave a very nice finish, but it can be a real pain to remove. In terms of over the counter polishes, I would rank them at the top, but as said previously Menzerna and others will always beat them out.

 

I have used 39066 in the past. A little expensive for my budget ($13) but good stuff.