Best product for light scratches and Swirl Marks?

[Blake325ic]

Subject says it all. I have a black car and recently did SEPC + S100 and need to add something to the formula to get rid of the scratches and swirl marks.



TIA!

[johnson]

Meguiars Swirl Free Polish? It part of the Bodyshop Pro line and only comes in quart sizes. You can get it at a place right off of I-35 and Johnson Drive. Take that exit, head west 1 block after the tracks, make a right (the light bulb place), and it should be right there. I got all my Meguiars stuff from them, even though I drive 30-45 minutes to get there. I live a few minutes from Metro North Mall.

[Preachers Sheets]

I like Meguiars swirl remover.

[Patrick]

Ive had wonderful results with 3M SMR for dark cars.....It does a decent job filling and polishing.....If cleaned prior to using (clay, paint cleanser, SMR), then S100, i would expect nothing short of fabulous !! Also a sidenote, I work by hand.......

[jcattarulla]

I am real believer (after much trial and error with several products) in Meg`s DACP with my PC and a cutting pad. On my black car, it worked wonders- not a swirl or light scratch to be found.

To see what the results look like, go to the Professional Detailers forum and look for my thread with pics: Results: DACP, #9, #7, and P21S.

Good luck :xyxthumbs

[breakneckvtec]

Detailed my car last night. I had some nasty swilrs from a wacky rotary job gone bad (not me). Used FI II with a yellow pad followed by SMR with a white pad. Worked wonders, glossy finish, no swirls in sight.

[imported_Kyle]

I`m sure this has been discussed so many times but any difference btwn #9, swirl free, SMR, and DACP.

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by MildSeven

I`m sure this has been discussed so many times but any difference btwn #9, swirl free, SMR, and DACP.



In order of aggressiveness:



DACP, SMR, Swirl Free/#9

[Vegas1]

SMR and my PC has always done the job for me.

[Blake325ic]

I do everything by hand, so what would be the best product to appy with this method? Also, sorry to get off topic - but how much would a good pc cost?

[johnson]

PC = Porter Cable = Brand of tool



You can get the PC 7336 at Lowes for $109 plus tax. Scottwax does everything by hand and he seems to have no problem getting rid of swirls. All you need is some elbow grease.

[imported_Kyle]

hi blake, I`m on the same situation as yours. I wanted to do everything by hand - reason 1, dont want to spend $$ on PC, reason 2, I can`t really trust on PC.

But after reading all msg from members, it`s really good investment. I have time so polishing by hand for like 6 hrs is not problem but 30min vs 6hrs, I think I`m going to get PC. and I have back problem so 6hrs job might kill my back.

Also outcome using PC is better and easy (I dont think I can be like Scott since I`m beginner).



$109 from Lowes, PC 7336sp + all other accessories around $50 = $150-200. Before I thought it`s expensive but now I think it`s good investment and I expect I would get what I pay for.



I can`t wait to get one for myself. (I think I got autopia disease :eek: )



For doing all by hand, I heard Swirl free is good product.

[Murph1083]

whats FI II?

[johnson]

http://www.autopia.org/acronyms.php



FI-II - 3M Finesse IT line usually means their white finishing compound but there is also a rubbing compound

[Blake325ic]

Thanks for all the help everyone! I will definately look into purchasing a pc this summer, when my time and money permits it (Yes, I was infected with the Autopia Disease also). Until then, does anyone know where the cheapest place I may purchase the 3M SMR is?



Thanks for all the great advice!