Question 1

Why is the bottle a different color with the same part number as the white bottle?

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I have used the white bottle of Finesse-it Finishing material on guitars, mandolins and violins for 20 years. This product does not scratch a finish.It dissolves the rosin deposit on fiddle tops and on bows.It will remove small surface scratches from instruments. It will remove the residue from the polishes and waxes sold by the instrument producers.It leaves no residue, even in porous woods.I use it with 0000 steel wool to clean and polish fingerboards.I have never tried it with a machine-just do it by hand.Excellent product-expensive yet economical. Jim Curlee

Question 2

I have the "white bottle" and it's been sitting for some time, does anyone know the "shelf-life" of this product?

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I use Finesse-it for cleaning and polishing stringed musical instruments.I use it a drop at a time and a quart bottle lasts several years. I finished my last white bottle a couple of months ago.I like the dispenser on he new bottle better but the product is the same fine stuff. It can also be used to polish headlight lenses if they have clouded up over time.I use a drill motor with a buffing pad and keep the lens wet.Thanks, Jim Curlee

Question 3

Can you use this on an older trailer that has a lot of oxidation. Will it take paint off?

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Depending on layer of oxidation it will take off minimum amount of paint, just to make it shine again. Good follow-up to keep the shine and protect the surface would be a treatment with Rejex.

Question 4

Why has to bottle completely changed , is it the same formula?

Accepted Answer

If you have any 3M product, you will find a toll-free number on the back label. 3M will connect your call to a product engineer, not some clerk with a notebook, and give you any technical answer about any 3M product, even if they have to transfer that call literally halfway around the world to the division that makes the product.

When packaging changes, it can mean they wanted sexier packaging. Or, a formula change to meet new regulations. Or an improved product. Or, a totally counterfeit product. The only way you will know for sure is to CALL THE 3M TOLL-FREE NUMBER.

They're really great folks who take pride in really great products.

IIRC FInesse is "just" a really great (uniform) 3000 grit finishing polish. It can leave plastics mirror smooth.

ASIN	B0006GBTP8
Best Sellers Rank	#104,742 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #190 in Polishing & Rubbing Compounds
Brand	3M
Brand Name	3M
Compatible Material	Automotive,Industrial,Wood
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 527 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00051131059283
Grit Material	Aluminum Oxide
Grit Material Type	Aluminum Oxide
Grit Number	180
Grit Type	Light , Medium
Included Components	Auto part, Automotive Accessories, Replacement and Performance parts
Item Dimensions	9.47 x 2.98 x 2.95 inches
Item Type Name	3M 05928 Finesse-It II Machine Polish – For Cars, Boats, Trucks and RVs – 1 Quart
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Item dimensions L x W x H	9.47 x 2.98 x 2.95 inches
Manufacturer	3M
Material	Aluminum Oxide
Material Type	Aluminum Oxide
Model	05928
Number of Items	1
Part Number	05928
UPC	051131059283 094704797984
Unit Count	32.0 Fluid Ounces
Warranty Description	Manufacturer Warranty

3M Finesse-it II Machine Polish, 05928, 1 qt (32 fl oz/946 mL)

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