Fixing my paint.... plan of attack OK?
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Fixing my paint.... plan of attack OK?
I have moderate swirls over the entire car(Black). They were covered up pretty well when I got it, but after everything wore off, they are plainly visible. Here is a list of what I plan to do.
1. Wash with Dawn
2. 3M Perfect-It Fine Cut Rubbing Compound (applied with orbital)
3. Wash with Dawn
4. 3M Swirl Remover for Dark Colored Vehicles
5. Meguiars NXT Wax
Do you think its fine to go directly from 4 to 5 or should I throw on some sort of glaze in between? I'm not trying to make this look like a show car. I'm just trying to make it look much better than it currently is.
Thanks,
Mike
1. Wash with Dawn
2. 3M Perfect-It Fine Cut Rubbing Compound (applied with orbital)
3. Wash with Dawn
4. 3M Swirl Remover for Dark Colored Vehicles
5. Meguiars NXT Wax
Do you think its fine to go directly from 4 to 5 or should I throw on some sort of glaze in between? I'm not trying to make this look like a show car. I'm just trying to make it look much better than it currently is.
Thanks,
Mike
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What orbital/pads do you have? DO you already have the products listed in hand?
I had some pretty good swirls on my spoiler (T/A) and Meguiar's #83 DACP and a polishing pad followed by #9 did an incredible job. Zane and other continually praise Menzerna IP and FP... BUT, I'm not familiar with the 3M line, and it's quite possible that your combo is going to do an incredible job.
I had some pretty good swirls on my spoiler (T/A) and Meguiar's #83 DACP and a polishing pad followed by #9 did an incredible job. Zane and other continually praise Menzerna IP and FP... BUT, I'm not familiar with the 3M line, and it's quite possible that your combo is going to do an incredible job.
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Originally Posted by PFDarkside
What orbital/pads do you have? DO you already have the products listed in hand?
Joe,
Thanks. Got your IM, and I'll send the e-mail when I get home.
Mike
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if your swirl marks look like this
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33691986MWFfJl
your gonna need more than 3mFCRC. if you really wanted to get something like that out id suggest a PC7424 & some menzerna Intense polish followed with the Final Polish then you can top with NXT
like this notice the sun shot no swirles
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33692517flynwA
back side
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33692267ZZxINH
reflections
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33696941gchCEp
6']['9
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33691986MWFfJl
your gonna need more than 3mFCRC. if you really wanted to get something like that out id suggest a PC7424 & some menzerna Intense polish followed with the Final Polish then you can top with NXT
like this notice the sun shot no swirles
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33692517flynwA
back side
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33692267ZZxINH
reflections
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...33696941gchCEp
6']['9
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Originally Posted by Joe DIESO
6']['9 - Try some 3M Perfect It-II rubbing compound. It is an upgraded verison of the compound you used, alot less dust and doesnt seem to gum up on me as quickly.