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    I`ve tried using 3M Swirl Remover (39009) and the Mequiars Scratch-X to try an remove some fine scratches mostly visible on my hood and trunk lid.



    Neither helped. I tried (in all in a matter 14 days) 4 coats of 3M Swirl Remover and 2 coats of Scratch-X. i had originally tried only 2 coats of 3M`s Swirl Remover but after reading BillNorths` thread on his experience with the 3M Swirl remover I reapplied 2 more and followed that with the Scratch-x.

    I don`t have swirls or spider webs. Just fine lines that look like scratches that I cannot feel with my finger nail but I can see.



    What`s next up the aggresivity ladder? Has anyone tried the Turtle Wax Scratch Remover (in the green can). Is it any good or too agressive? Any suggestions?



    Thanks. This is really starting to bug me and want these lines out.


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    I still haven`t heard a good report about 3M`s SMR.



    I say cut to the chase and get some 3M Perfect It Fine Cut Rubbing Compound. This will get your scratches out.



    That Meguiar`s Scratch X and the Turtle wax is for Joe Consumer. The 3M product is for pro`s.

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    Thanks I`ll give it a try ASAP and post results.



    Is that PN# 39002?




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    My Finesse It 2 has 39003.

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    The Perfect-IT 2 "Rubbing Compound -Fine Cut" : #39002

    The Finesse-IT 2 "Finishing Material Machine Polish": #39003



    FI2 is recommended for machine applications. PI2 by hand.



    Which should I try first (and hopefully last?)


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    Detailer confessions...

    I just ran my car through a touchless car wash....and I even opted for the "rainbow bath"!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Auto Concierge View Post
    That finish is "brill" (british slang for tightness) as in "BRILLIANT" great clarity and gloss!!.

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    Shame on youDa Rules!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bmw5541 View Post
    Shame on youDa Rules!
    LOL.


    Well me girl has had my car for about 3 weeks while I was working on hers and it hadn`t been washed at all durring that time. I drove me nuts driving in it to work dirty this morning and over lunch time I just HAD to run it through the wash. I will be doing my winter prep on it this weekend so no big deal.
    Rasky`s Auto Detailing

    Quote Originally Posted by Auto Concierge View Post
    That finish is "brill" (british slang for tightness) as in "BRILLIANT" great clarity and gloss!!.

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    I`ve used the touchless wash in a pinch......


    As for a brush style automatic wash........Stop:toetap05:ut:



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    Quote Originally Posted by RaskyR1 View Post
    LOL.


    Well me girl has had my car for about 3 weeks while I was working on hers and it hadn`t been washed at all durring that time. I drove me nuts driving in it to work dirty this morning and over lunch time I just HAD to run it through the wash. I will be doing my winter prep on it this weekend so no big deal.
    Okay, we will forgive you this time.Boo Hoo
    Kidding.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bmw5541 View Post
    Okay, we will forgive you this time.Boo Hoo
    Kidding.
    Do I have to say a few words like Carnauba, Blackfire, or PAC?




    Yeah Randy, those brush washes are the Devil! I don`t think I`ve ever ran a car through one of those...
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    That finish is "brill" (british slang for tightness) as in "BRILLIANT" great clarity and gloss!!.

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    we have a jeep commander that i simply dont care what happens to it so I run it through the swirl o matic often... it even has the spinning wheel brushes.... hahaha.... oh the horror... it is all white though so you can`t really see anything.

    so do I get banned now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tthomp82 View Post
    we have a jeep commander that i simply dont care what happens to it so I run it through the swirl o matic often... it even has the spinning wheel brushes.... hahaha.... oh the horror.

    so do I get banned now?
    NO, but you may be removed from the raffle!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Auto Concierge View Post
    That finish is "brill" (british slang for tightness) as in "BRILLIANT" great clarity and gloss!!.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RaskyR1 View Post
    NO, but you may be removed from the raffle!
    Good one. I LMAO!

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    i must admit that during the winter i would run my car through the car wash... but that was before i joined TID and now i just ordered a gallon of ONR. no more car washes for me....:clap::clap::clap:

 

 
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