Will 3M SMR protect new paint?

[Dave N]

I just had some color-matched running boards put on my truck and need a product to use on the fresh paint for a while. I have some 3M SMR and was just wondering if the oils would be good enough to give the new paint some protection. I stopped by NAPA today and they did have some 3M IHG, but it was a giant sized bottle for $22. I can get some Meguiar`s show car glaze locally, but I`ve heard it can be oily and hard to work with. But then maybe that`s actually what I want -- oils...



Any thoughts on 3M SMR vs. show car glaze?

[Bill D]

I`d opt for the glaze as the better choice, has even more oils than the smr, the smaller Megs should be fine.

[2wheelsx2]

The SMR has abrasives. Use the glaze unless you need to remove defects.

[beanbag]

why not just leave the paint alone? It seems to me that putting anything on the paint only slows the solvents evaporating out.

[svanderbilt]

I wouldn`t use either. Oils aren`t gonna protect.

[Eliot Ness]

3M`s PI III Finishing Glaze is designed to protect fresh paint while allowing it to cure. I believe the 3M guy that did a demo I saw last month said it was good for about 3 car washes.

[disasnguy]

I actually got my car repainted a few weeks ago and still have nothing on the paint. I have the finishing glaze though and thought about using it but it has carnauba in it. Can anyone confirm that it`s okay to use on fresh paint?