3M with PC

Yaemish · 06-26-06, 10:13

I have been using SSR2.5 for most of my swirl removal and am not sure if I am happy with it (there amy be some user error here) and I would like to give some others a try. I was considering Medernza for a substitute or the 3M products. Since 3M is meant for a rotary, would it work well with a PC? Will it take longet to break down?

How is Mederna in comaprison to SSR2.5? Especially on dark paint

Accumulator · 06-26-06, 10:22

Lots of different (but similarly named

) 3M products.

I've used PI-II FCRC (39002 in the 16 oz bottle), PI-III RC 05933, and PI-III MG 05937 by hand/PC/Cyclo with good results.

Yaemish · 06-26-06, 11:52

I think I can pick that one up at a local automotive paint shop. WHen you used that, do you set the PC at 6? and is it very abrasive?

Accumulator · 06-27-06, 08:37

Not sure which one you're referring to.

The PI-II FCRC (39002) is the most abrasive, a little more so than the PI-III RC 05933. I prefer the 05933. They're not nearly as abrasive as the "rubbing compound" name might suggest, but you do have to break them down all the way.

The PI-III MG 05937 is very mild but still abrasive enough to do some light correction. It's possibly my favorite over-all polish.

I do at least 95% of my PC polishing with these products at speed 6.

mblgjr · 06-27-06, 07:30

PI-III RC 05933: This is my one of my favorite final polishes for everything from dark metallics to bright solids. Finishes down great.

Use with PC on speed 6 w/orange and white pads (LC).

drew.haynes · 07-16-06, 06:41

Can someone tell me if it is ok to use 39002 on a Yellow LC pad?

Accumulator · 07-17-06, 05:43

drew.haynes- Check your PMs

But yeah, it's generally OK if you don't mind a little micromarring.

artikxscout · 07-17-06, 11:54

i never get rid of all of the swirls with the 3m rubbing compound when i used it. I gets rid of the small ones, but the bigger scratches alwayss stays.

audio1der · 07-21-06, 09:10

I use 3M #39002 with orange LC pads with good success.
Have been thinking od trying #83 lately, to get smoe slight chemical cleaning going while I'm at it (they're about the same cutting ability).

drew.haynes · 07-21-06, 09:24

Same cutting ability? Idk about that. I've heard DACP is just under SSR2.5... and 3M 39002 took out WAY more than SSR2.5 did.

Accumulator · 07-21-06, 09:58

Hi, audio1der, seems like I haven't seen you around here for a while.