Mystic Blue 2003 BMW 330ci Makeover

**jlward1946** · 02-11-2002, 05:48 PM

Does 3M still make Finesse it 2 machine glaze? I havn`t been able to find it anymore, but there is a 3M finesse it 2 finishing material? Is it the same thing? How does Finesse it 2 compare to the 3M swirl mar remover? Thanks.

**Chuckmotor** · 02-11-2002, 05:55 PM

Yes, they still make it, and it`s more abrasive than SMR. Great stuff, too, especially if you have a PC or other machine. You really need to work the stuff in so the abrasives can break down, then use QD to remove the rest. It can be a little stubborn to remove. It`s a lot stronger and better than SMR because it has more abrasives, but you should follow with SMR and it will look awesome.

I found a big bottle at a car repainting store. It was $24 for a very big bottle (one quart?), so it`s not expensive.

**Don2000g** · 02-11-2002, 11:23 PM

Yes, its still around and is a pretty good product. Laters

**imported_doug** · 02-12-2002, 12:50 AM

Chuckmotor - just need to be clear here - there are several products in the Finesse-It II line - rubbing compound, finishing compound and now machine glaze that I`ve heard of.

Your comments apply to the finishing compound for sure - but I haven`t used machine glaze. Which one were you referring to when you said it was more abrasive than SMR? I would agree about the FC but would be real surprised if a product called a glaze was more abrasive than an SMR. Please clarify/confirm - thanks!

**jlward1946** · 02-12-2002, 06:36 AM

What does 3M finesse it2 ""finishing material"" refer to? I`ve heard of polish, glazes, etc, but not "finishing material.

**guitarplayax** · 02-12-2002, 08:12 AM

http://www21.3m.com/dr/v2/ec_MAIN.En...P=0&CACHE_ID=0

This is what we are talking about. It`s much stronger that SMR. i would use it with the PC. It can be used by hand...but easier to use with a machine. Use this this with the yellow cutting pad if you have deeper scratches.

Ron

**dengelson** · 02-12-2002, 08:23 AM

From mild to abrasive here`s a list of 3M`s products.

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**dengelson** · 02-12-2002, 08:34 AM

Then there is Perfect It III Machine Glaze. Upon reading the material on the 3M website I`d put this product in between the SMR and the FI II. However I won`t include it in the list above because it is ok to go from FI II to SMR without using this product in between.

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**Tru_Shine** · 12-30-2010, 09:04 AM

I was contacted by this Client out in Kingston TN to see if I could put a Tru Shine onto his 2003 BMW 330ci. This car was originally a Florida car and from the looks of it, they enjoyed washing the car with sand. So after about 12 hours of work I got this bad boy shining like it was supposed to.

So lets look at what I had to work with when I arrived.

I started by pre rinsing the car and wheels.

Then sprayed some P21s wheel gel diluted at 1:3 ratio to the wheels.(looks clear in the pics for some reason)

I let it dwell for a min and then agitated it and cleaned it using the EzDetail brush.

and cleaned the faces with misc wheel brush

Next I foamed down the car.(Avoiding the freshly treated rag top)

here is what was used:

2 bucket method w/ Grit guards
100% sheep skin wash mitt
Foam cannon with car wash and degreaser mixture
1 wheel bucket with various wheel brushes
P21s wheel Gel

The first rinse to get off any heavy debris

Then a second foam before the hand wash

Getting into all the jams

The Final rinse

Dried off and ready to pull in

You gotta love when the owner has a lift!

The owner want the wheels cleaned and sealed inside and out. So the first thing I did was remove all of the wheels.

Next I got out my Clay magic fine clay and show room shine for clay lube.

I didn`t want any dust getting on the rag top so I took some black plastic and covered it up. I used the Meguiars tape to hold it in place.

Here is the trunk under the halogen lights.

and here is a 50/50

And for the hood here are some before and after and Test areas

Zoomed in

Here is a Test area that I done with the Griots 6in DA w/ Surbuff pad and M105, and Meg 205/ tang pad

And here is the Finished product polished out with Meg 205 and LC Tang pad

Diver fender before

In the process of magic making

**Tru_Shine** · 12-30-2010, 09:06 AM

My process used was the Griots 6in & 3in DA with:

6in and 4in Surbuff R series pads with Meguiars M105

followed by

Lake country Cyan/M105 and Lake country tangerine pad/M205

50/50

different shades of blue

Driver door before

Driver door after

Getting the lower rocker panel with a 4in Surbuff pad on a Griot`s 3in DA

Quarter panel before

Quarter panel 50/50

Clay baring the wheels to remove any stuck on grime.

applied some PB`s wheel sealant (2 coats, letting each coat haze before removal)

Before mounting the wheels and tires back onto the car, I cleaned the fender wells and suspension with some APC and degreaser

Once cleaned and wiped dry, I applied some 303 aerospace protectant

I put the wheels back on and had to move the car to the other bay. Once that was done I applied some Black Fire Wet Diamond using a LC blue finishing pad on my Griot`s 6in DA.

At this point is was about 10:30pm and was dark out side. So no sun shots on this one. but I did manage to snap some while I was in the garage.

I love this blue

Thanks for viewing, Have a blessed day!

**shizam1** · 12-30-2010, 09:19 AM

Fantastic result!

So did you use anything after the Surbuf and M105?

**Puckman** · 12-30-2010, 09:37 AM

WOW! Beautifull work and I agree about that color. Nice to have a lift too.

I also like how you masked the rag top for protection from buffing fly off.

**Tru_Shine** · 12-30-2010, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by shizam1

Fantastic result!

So did you use anything after the Surbuf and M105?

Good catch, I forgot to post that part! M205 and tang! i`ll go post that part thanks

**shizam1** · 12-30-2010, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Tru_Shine

Good catch, I forgot to post that part! M205 and tang! i`ll go post that part thanks

Darn, I was hoping I could get away with 1 step polishing with the Surbuf pads

**Tru_Shine** · 12-30-2010, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by shizam1

Darn, I was hoping I could get away with 1 step polishing with the Surbuf pads

lol, nope, it would be WAY to Hazy. sometimes if its a fresh surbuff pad, and hazes it up real bad, i hit it with the cyan pad and work the 105 until is goes clear and then the 205/tang pad. It all kind of depends on the paint and how hard and soft it is.