3M Perfect It III
#1
3M Perfect It III
Will this stuff work well on a black car to remove swirls? I plan on using an orbital buffer, and want to know if I'll be doing more harm than good. I basically want to know if the Perfect It II is better than the Perfect It III. I can buy the Perfect It III for a lot cheaper, thats my only reason for question.
Thanks in advance.
Ed
Thanks in advance.
Ed
#2
Screw the orbital, get a real polisher like this:
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...?productID=174
Don't use the wool pads either, they will put in as many swirls as you buff out. Get a backing pad and buy a foam pad(3M 5725/5723).
The II has more abrasives in it than the III does. There is a "show-car" Machine glaze that is available and may work a little better for your application.
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...?productID=174
Don't use the wool pads either, they will put in as many swirls as you buff out. Get a backing pad and buy a foam pad(3M 5725/5723).
The II has more abrasives in it than the III does. There is a "show-car" Machine glaze that is available and may work a little better for your application.
#6
Originally Posted by ZaneO
Telling a novice to go at their car with a rotary is just plain stupid.
Where are you getting these 3M products from?
Where are you getting these 3M products from?
I work for Sikkens Paint. Stupid? You can burn the paint with an orbital just the same. But what do I know? It isn't like I work with the stuff everyday...
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#9
Originally Posted by az28vance
I work for Sikkens Paint. Stupid? You can burn the paint with an orbital just the same. But what do I know? It isn't like I work with the stuff everyday...
#10
Originally Posted by ZaneO
You cannot burn the paint just the same with an orbital. I use one everyday, myself No reason to get huffy. I just don't know any professional who would recommend a novice to pick up a rotary without MANY hours of practice.
#11
Originally Posted by ZaneO
You cannot burn the paint just the same with an orbital. I use one everyday, myself No reason to get huffy. I just don't know any professional who would recommend a novice to pick up a rotary without MANY hours of practice.
I never said the orbital was bad, just that there are better things out on the market. I've seen many 18yr old kids with no experience pick up a rotary and polish cars in body shops.
Blackformula, you will be happy with the 3M line of products.
#13
Thanks guys for all the help. I can get the 3m products from a local Rollie Williams Paint Spot. The only reason I can get the Perfect It III cheaper than the II is because it can come in a much smaller container... .
I think I am going to buy a Porter Cable. I have tried other buffers and have not been impressed. I am a novice to the buffing scene, but I honestly appreciated the comments from all. My original question between the III and the II originated because I didn't know if one was better for darker colored cares, or if one was more fine like polish compared to a gritttier compound.
Again thanks.
Ed
I think I am going to buy a Porter Cable. I have tried other buffers and have not been impressed. I am a novice to the buffing scene, but I honestly appreciated the comments from all. My original question between the III and the II originated because I didn't know if one was better for darker colored cares, or if one was more fine like polish compared to a gritttier compound.
Again thanks.
Ed
#14
do you have heavy swirls like the car hasnt been taken care of for a long time?.. orjsut light stuff you can see in certain light? if its the latter- dont bother with perfect-it, just get a black foam pad and use 3m foam pad polishing glaze. works very well on black cars.
#15
Okay, I might try that nick_s. For the most part, its just that you can see them in certain light, but there are a few that are on the heavy side. I am the type of person that generally wants to do it once and do it right, so I want somthing that will take care of as many swirls as possible.
Ed
Ed