3M SMR placement with mock scenario

**JasonD** · 05-31-2004, 12:59 PM

Okay, I know we`ve all discussed the fact that SMR only "hides" defects, but in some cases this is all some of us are wanting to do. That said, I`d like to give you a scenario and see where some of you would place SMR. Let`s say that you are getting ready to detail a fairly new bc/cc black vehicle and there are some light scratches here and there and pretty heavy swirling from going through car washes and stuff. First, you do the usual wash and clay to prep the paint. Then start to polish with let`s say 1Z UPP since it`s at least as strong as DACP, then polish a second time with 1ZPP, and then again with 1Z MPP to further the polishing process and finalize the paint. Once done, you apply AIO to remove all the extra wax and oils from the polishing and realize that there are STILL some swirls and/or light scratches in the paint.

Now, here we are with a full polishing effort and still have some paint defects to deal with. A rotary would be the next best step I know but let`s just say that a rotary is not possible, and PC is the only way to go. Would you then, at this point, since removal of the defects has failed, use the SMR as a glaze to just fill in the imperfections?? If so, where would you fit it in? I would think after the AIO since all AIO is going to do is remove it since it`s nothing more than a filler, am I correct? And then finally, after that apply a sealant or topper of some kind.

**Bill D** · 05-31-2004, 03:02 PM

I`m not 100% sure but especially if your going to top with SG, having a SMR on top of AIO may cause bonding issues. I would much rather do some more passes first with the MP and, if necessary, the PP, again to try to eliminate those remaining defects. I just did something similar yesterday.

**JasonD** · 05-31-2004, 03:17 PM

I don`t like SG, I usually top AIO with P21S Carnauba. Do you think I would still have bonding issues? Keep in mind, this isn`t an actual situation, just a mock up of one. I just bought some SMR and am trying to sort out the many ways I can use it.