CC hardness on a Prowler?

**Deanski** · 04-27-2003, 09:47 PM

I`ve been using Meguiars Professional products for years, and remember the Acid Rain Correction Cream (smells like Denteen) and the Clear Coat Conditioner as well.

#9 ver 2.0 (Swirl Remover) has been a big help in removing those swirls left by dealer`s polishing out a car for delivery to a customer by way of the heavy orbital terry bonnet pad buffers.

I just took deliver of a new 2003 Lexus SC430 in RED, and requested that they revert to a random orbital with foam polish and finish pads, but guess what they used?

I`m now in the process of removing all the swirls, checking the finish before Zaino #2 is applied.

I`v been a big fan of #34 Final Inspection to clean up between buffing, but this Z6 stuff kind of does a better job in shine. Hey it also smells like Anisette in a way....

3M SMR also is a fine product as well for swirls, just have to match the product to the amount of damage.

Once completed, I`ll see if I can post some pics of the SC430. Fun car to drive too!!

Regards,

Deanski

**johnson** · 05-13-2003, 11:19 PM

David, when taping up the trim, are you putting it on the trim, or on the paint surface?

**Bobby G** · 05-14-2003, 12:14 PM

Both! I try to protect the leading edge of adjacent panels and trim.

**johnson** · 05-14-2003, 12:21 PM

One more question. Do you get a powdery flakes when the pad touches the tape? Maybe its the type of tape im using.

**e46_325xi** · 05-21-2003, 08:45 AM

Hi,

One question: I am trying to decide between (i) 3M SMR for Dark Colors and (ii) Meguiars #9 SMR. I have a 2-year old dark blue metallic 3 series. Which one of the two SMRs should I get? Any pros and cons?

**Chargedx** · 05-27-2003, 10:58 PM

Hello David,

what medium cut compound did you use? 3M rubbing compound a good start to remove spider cob=web type scratches or other minor scratches? When you use a fine foam pad would that be a white pad? I take it that a wool pad would be an alternative if you didn`t get your result?

What were the polish and glaze did you use? The Menza or Einszett products recommended?

Thanks,

Ken

**yankees1** · 05-28-2003, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by e46_325xi

Hi,

One question: I am trying to decide between (i) 3M SMR for Dark Colors and (ii) Meguiars #9 SMR. I have a 2-year old dark blue metallic 3 series. Which one of the two SMRs should I get? Any pros and cons?

What problem are you trying to eliminate ? I have an Ann Red corvette [metallic] and I use 3M SMR to take off any cleaning scratches in the clear coat and it works great! I use it by hand[no buffer] and it works but you may have to use some elbow grease!

**Bobby G** · 05-28-2003, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by rain-on

Hello David,

what medium cut compound did you use? 3M rubbing compound a good start to remove spider cob=web type scratches or other minor scratches? When you use a fine foam pad would that be a white pad? I take it that a wool pad would be an alternative if you didn`t get your result?

What were the polish and glaze did you use? The Menza or Einszett products recommended?

Thanks,

Ken

Hi Ken,

Yes, I use 3M Fine Cut for most of my compounding work. If you`re working by hand, use the paste. By machine, get the liquid.

If you`re removing 1500-2000 grit sanding scratches, use a white foam pad. Use plenty of compound... don`t run the pad dry.

If you removing minor spyder web/swirl marks, Menzerna Intensive or another swirl remover polish formula is a better solution. 3M Fine Cut compound works pretty fast... too fast if you have not procticed.

After you`ve used your swirl remover polish or compound to cut the top finish, remember you still have to use a fine polish to bring the gloss back up. Use the grey pad with your final polish.

A note on the wool pads... DON`T USE THEM WITHOUT EXPERIENCE! They generate a lot of heat and cut very fast.

db

**Chargedx** · 05-29-2003, 08:54 PM

Hello David,

Thank you for the reply.

Although I have had a little explerience with wet sanding on fresh clear it probably means I better take a little more precaution with a rubbing compund on cured finishes

Menzernma will be used. My obsession is to find a product/system which takes care of fine scratches as well as other surface scratches. Losing sleep over a method and products to take care of scratches.

Thanks again for the advice.

Ken

**! apmljv** · 06-11-2003, 01:57 AM

Hi,

What do you mean by rubbing front to rear? Do you mean when you`re working in a small section, and only rub left to right and never left to right and righ to left? If so, how long do I have to rub left to right?

Also, why is that according to this website http://properautocare.com/megsno9swirr.html

it says apply orbital?

Thanks

**johnson** · 06-11-2003, 01:58 AM

Front of the car to the rear of the car ie, the way the wind blows.

**imported_indy** · 06-12-2003, 05:32 PM

I`m planning on using Meguiar`s scratch x followed by their pure polish product to remove some light swirl marks and water spotting from my clear coat paint this weekend. Has anyone had any experience with either of these products, how`d they do? I plan on applying both with my new random orbit porter cable polisher and a foam pad. I`ll probably use the scratch x on the horizontal surfaces only since thats where the most noticable water marks are. The vertical surfaces look ok and may polish up fine with just the pure polish. I`ll be topping it off with their Gol Class clear coat wax. Any thoughts or opinions would be much appreciated. Thanks.

**imported_gewb** · 06-13-2011, 08:47 AM

Can anyone comment on the hardness of clear coat on a Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler? I may try to polish one later this summer or early fall. Has typical swirls from improper washing and needs the black trim restored. I would use my Flex 3401.

Regards,
GEWB

**SIDetailing** · 06-13-2011, 11:39 PM

I believe the Chrysler CC are a bit on the hard end. Someone correct me if I`m wrong, but you should have no problem with a few passes using the flex.