Alternative to Meguiar`s #2 Fine Cut cleaner

[SkeptiKal]

I`ve been using Meg`s #2 to remove swirl marks that I had on my sister`s old car. I am not totally satisfied with the results to want to use it on my own car.



I am looking for an alternative. I guess I would need something more abrasive to get better results?



At the same time, I have a few newer cars that I work on that do not require the same attention. Using the same products on every car can`t be too good, as I do not want to stip more clear coat than I need to.



I have a couple of alternatives, eshine.ca seems like a good place to order from (Im in Canada) and I also know a distributor of Zaino in my area.



I have no problem getting 2 products, one more abrasive/`heavy duty` than the other. What would you guys recommend?



This is what I am dealing with:

[Mad iX]

Are you using a rotary? #2 needed to be applied via rotary until recently.

#83 is more abrasive, and should be strong enough for those swirls, unless the paint is really hard.

[SkeptiKal]

Yes, I am using a Porter Cable 7336.



That is a picture prior to me doing the #2 though.



I should have posted `after` pictures but there still seems to be some swirl marks left.

[stilez]

Try varying your pads and speeds. Polishes/compounds can be very versatile this way. For instance...





-Try Speed 6 with a cutting pad

-Follow up with Speed 3 and a polishing/finishing pad (remove any haze)

[SkeptiKal]

Ya I will definatly have to try some different things.



Nice GSR btw, its actually a 94 RS that I was working on.



I wanted something for my car as well (2003). Don`t know if I should just keep at it with the Meguires line or give something else a try.

[stilez]

Trying new products are always fun. With a PC, give Poorboy`s polishes a shot.





Good Luck with the Milano Red.

[Accumulator]

SkeptiKal- You can make the PC behave more aggressively by switching to 4" pads. It can really make a difference.



For alternative (aggressive) products, check out the Hi-Temp stuff at TOL.