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imported_wagsjr

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I have in the past used 3m with good results. I used rub it II compound followed by swirl mark remover. We used on dark only for a dealer, I also used the gray waffle pad. Also all by rotary.



Seems like I am missing a step in there but not sure what 3m makes now as compared to the 83 and 80 by Megs which I do have.



I have a personal customer base for my own business now which most cars do not need to be compounded. The guy I used to work with said MEGS 9000 pad works great with 3m sm remover.



So I am looking for a product and pad breakdown of 3m if someone could help me out please. Looking to achieve that perfect finish on my black explorer.



I also have a pc but only 8000 pads(I wax by hand always). So much to learn fellas. Thanks
 
A body shop owner friend uses 3M. We tried and compared the PI-III Trizact compound with HTEC. I hate the 3M stuff because it lies to you BIG time. It fills to such extent that is really disgusting. On an all-original classic, with thin paint it is great though...



My pal used both with a rotary. At first he used the HTEC on rather low RPMs (mild cutting pad). It wasn't working properly. The he brought out the PI-III Trizact and voila, the swirls and scratches were gone in VERY short time on a low speed, about 900 RPMs. This alone was suspicious, but nevertheless, the surface was nearly perfect (gray metallic Crossfire).



I decided to wipe it down with Prepsol. After a good soak... OH MY... the majority of the swirls were still there.



Then I told him to use the HTEC properly. We mixed a 50/50 HTEC/OP dose, and he started to work - this time using correct RPMs. After the same Prepsol wipedown, the surface was perfect now. My pal sat there silently, and finally asked my to use the HTEC/OP mix for the entire vehicle. I agreed and it came out excellent. He said he had to fight with the rotary with this combo (true; as it won't glide as smoothly as with other products) - but the results were fascinating.
 
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