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Gopher · 07-23-07, 09:55

I'd checked my paint previously and noticed only a few scratches and minimal swirling and figured I didn't need an aggressive compound when I was ordering up supplies for my first real detailing. Yesterday the light hit my trunk in just the right way that I realized I really do have a lot of swirling.

My plan was to use 3M machine polish w/ a burgundy meg cutting pad and to follow that up with KAIO with a polishing pad then JW AJT sealant.

My question is whether the 3M Machine Polish should be enough for swirls on a silver car and minor scratches. I realize it isn't a real compound, but 3m claims it will suit that purpose.

Proper auto care wrote it up as follows:

"When applied with a high speed polisher (Makita 9227) or dual-action polisher (Porter Cable 7424), it quickly and effectively reduces or removes minor swirls, scratches and paint blemishes. Polished surfaces have a deep, reflective, wet-look shine ready for your favorite wax.

This is a more aggressive polish than the 3M Perfect-It Swirl Removers and Meguiar's No 3 Machine Glaze but is still clear coat safe. If you have an older vehicle with a finish that is oxidized or dull, this is the perfect solution. For best results, this polish must be applied by machine."

Opinions?

07-23-07, 09:55	#1 (permalink)
Gopher Registered User Gopher is offline Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 211	Will 3M Machine Polish and a cutting pad cut it? I'd checked my paint previously and noticed only a few scratches and minimal swirling and figured I didn't need an aggressive compound when I was ordering up supplies for my first real detailing. Yesterday the light hit my trunk in just the right way that I realized I really do have a lot of swirling. My plan was to use 3M machine polish w/ a burgundy meg cutting pad and to follow that up with KAIO with a polishing pad then JW AJT sealant. My question is whether the 3M Machine Polish should be enough for swirls on a silver car and minor scratches. I realize it isn't a real compound, but 3m claims it will suit that purpose. Proper auto care wrote it up as follows: "When applied with a high speed polisher (Makita 9227) or dual-action polisher (Porter Cable 7424), it quickly and effectively reduces or removes minor swirls, scratches and paint blemishes. Polished surfaces have a deep, reflective, wet-look shine ready for your favorite wax. This is a more aggressive polish than the 3M Perfect-It Swirl Removers and Meguiar's No 3 Machine Glaze but is still clear coat safe. If you have an older vehicle with a finish that is oxidized or dull, this is the perfect solution. For best results, this polish must be applied by machine." Opinions?