View Full Version : Detailer confessions...
bv357
07-05-2001, 10:30 PM
I`ve tried using 3M Swirl Remover (39009) and the Mequiars Scratch-X to try an remove some fine scratches mostly visible on my hood and trunk lid.
Neither helped. I tried (in all in a matter 14 days) 4 coats of 3M Swirl Remover and 2 coats of Scratch-X. i had originally tried only 2 coats of 3M`s Swirl Remover but after reading BillNorths` thread on his experience with the 3M Swirl remover I reapplied 2 more and followed that with the Scratch-x.
I don`t have swirls or spider webs. Just fine lines that look like scratches that I cannot feel with my finger nail but I can see.
What`s next up the aggresivity ladder? Has anyone tried the Turtle Wax Scratch Remover (in the green can). Is it any good or too agressive? Any suggestions?
Thanks. This is really starting to bug me and want these lines out.
I still haven`t heard a good report about 3M`s SMR.
I say cut to the chase and get some 3M Perfect It Fine Cut Rubbing Compound. This will get your scratches out.
That Meguiar`s Scratch X and the Turtle wax is for Joe Consumer. The 3M product is for pro`s.
bv357
07-05-2001, 10:47 PM
Thanks I`ll give it a try ASAP and post results.
Is that PN# 39002?
Don2000g
07-05-2001, 10:58 PM
My Finesse It 2 has 39003.
bv357
07-05-2001, 11:06 PM
The Perfect-IT 2 "Rubbing Compound -Fine Cut" : #39002
The Finesse-IT 2 "Finishing Material Machine Polish": #39003
FI2 is recommended for machine applications. PI2 by hand.
Which should I try first (and hopefully last?)
imported_RaskyR1
10-16-2009, 01:38 PM
I just ran my car through a touchless car wash....and I even opted for the "rainbow bath"!!! :o
bmw5541
10-16-2009, 01:49 PM
Shame on youDa Rules!
imported_RaskyR1
10-16-2009, 01:59 PM
Shame on youDa Rules!
LOL.
Well me girl has had my car for about 3 weeks while I was working on hers and it hadn`t been washed at all durring that time. I drove me nuts driving in it to work dirty this morning and over lunch time I just HAD to run it through the wash. I will be doing my winter prep on it this weekend so no big deal. :D
imported_ZimRandy
10-16-2009, 02:02 PM
I`ve used the touchless wash in a pinch......:redface:
As for a brush style automatic wash........Stop:toetap05::out:
http://papundits.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/mothers-wax-advertisement.jpg
:rofl:
bmw5541
10-16-2009, 02:05 PM
LOL.
Well me girl has had my car for about 3 weeks while I was working on hers and it hadn`t been washed at all durring that time. I drove me nuts driving in it to work dirty this morning and over lunch time I just HAD to run it through the wash. I will be doing my winter prep on it this weekend so no big deal. :D
Okay, we will forgive you this time.Boo Hoo
Kidding.
imported_RaskyR1
10-16-2009, 02:14 PM
Okay, we will forgive you this time.Boo Hoo
Kidding.
Do I have to say a few words like Carnauba, Blackfire, or PAC?
Yeah Randy, those brush washes are the Devil! I don`t think I`ve ever ran a car through one of those...
tthomp82
10-16-2009, 02:20 PM
we have a jeep commander that i simply dont care what happens to it so I run it through the swirl o matic often... it even has the spinning wheel brushes.... hahaha.... oh the horror... it is all white though so you can`t really see anything.
so do I get banned now? :eek:
imported_RaskyR1
10-16-2009, 02:22 PM
we have a jeep commander that i simply dont care what happens to it so I run it through the swirl o matic often... it even has the spinning wheel brushes.... hahaha.... oh the horror.
so do I get banned now? :eek:
NO, but you may be removed from the raffle! :D
bmw5541
10-16-2009, 02:31 PM
NO, but you may be removed from the raffle! :D
Good one. I LMAO!
imported_glfahlc
10-16-2009, 02:57 PM
i must admit that during the winter i would run my car through the car wash... but that was before i joined TID and now i just ordered a gallon of ONR. no more car washes for me....:clap::clap::clap: