SMR quandry...

[JasonF]

I just bought a PC and can`t wait to get started. I own a 1995 Guards Red Porsche 911 that has some minor oxidation (it`s starting to look like Guards Pink!) and swirl marks.



My plan of attack is:



1. 3m SMR for Dark cars

2. Menzerna FP II

3. At least 1 coat of Blitz wax.



I searched the archives and the 3m website and couldn`t get a definitive answer...is the smr for dark cars appropriate here? Thanks in advance!

[imported_BretFraz]

:welcome to Autopia



Frankly, I don`t think an SMR will do the trick for you. It`s just too mild a product to remove oxidation, especially using a PC.



Here`s a post by GeekySteve, Autopia member, Roadfly admin, and superstar detailer, of what he used on a similar car: http://forums.roadfly.org/forums/detailing/5338399-1.html



Meguiar`s DACP, 1ZPP, 3M Fine Cut... something like that would be where I`d start on a car like yours using a PC. Next step could be the SMR or FP, depending on results.



Hope this helps. Good luck on the detail.

[JasonF]

Thanks bretfraz...



As someone with no experience with a PC, I would like to start conservatively and work my way (down) to stronger polishes.



Is the SMR for dark cars appropriate for a red car? Thanks!

[imported_BretFraz]

Yes. Actually either will be fine. They`re the same product except for a dye. Happy Detailing!! :up

[JasonF]

Thanks!

[Jesstzn]

If the red is a single stage you might look at this .. I did a 88 single stage red Volvo with some oxidization and minor swirls.



You might want to look at this thread.



Volve (http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=39145)