BMW Paint

[ANB]

How is BMW paint compared to other make`s paint?



Are minor swirls hard to get out with the pc?



What swirl removers work best with the paint? At what speed with the pc?



I`ve used AIO and SG and they look great on both of our cars. I have ssr2, would that get out the light swirls? I used that on my old accord and I swear it made them worse. Would it need to be followed by anything before the AIO?



I`m trying to avoid having to buy anything extra, but will if needed!



Fortunately, I haven`t had to use any smr yet, but I will shortly.



Thanks in advance!:wavey

[blackrex]

BMW`s generally clean up very well. Fine compound, 3M fine cut, followed by a good polish tends to get all the swirls out. I`m not overly impressed with SMR by 3M but YMMV.

[DantePasquale]

I tend to think BMW paint is a little `harder` than others (like Honda). I have had success with IP and FP, but it does take these products longer (PC on 5 to 5.5, rather than 3 to 4, went over same spot 3 times rather than once or twice) to produce the results I expected.

[Mantic6t9]

All i need for my BMW is 1ZPP and Menzerna FP. From what i remember reading about german paints is that the clear is a little softer then say a typical american paint.

[Setec Astronomy]

Originally posted by ANB

I have ssr2, would that get out the light swirls? I used that on my old accord and I swear it made them worse. Would it need to be followed by anything...?



If there are no cleanliness/technique issues, you probably needed to follow the SSR2 with something finer, SSR1 if you were going to stay with Poorboy`s, or another fine swirl remover.