DA Microfiber System....Dodge Charger...

[VetteHead]

Okay, this is probably a dumb question, but are both "flavors" (dark and light) of 3M Swirl Mark Remover basically the same? What I'm really asking is whether the dark and light versions are the same level of abrasiveness?



A second question is that I've seen a 3M product packaged in quart bottles and labeled as Foam Pad Polish. Is this the same product as Swirl Mark Remover?



Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Bobby G]

They are basically the same, however, they are a different color. The dark car formula is dark grey, whereas the light car formula is cream in color.



I have not seen "Foam Pad Polish", 3M makes a lot of products. Some are the same product repackaged for different markets.



db

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by VetteHead [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>A second question is that I've seen a 3M product packaged in quart bottles and labeled as Foam Pad Polish. Is this the same product as Swirl Mark Remover?[/b]</blockquote>
It's probably the same stuff. The full name for 3M's swirl remover is "3Mâ„¢ Perfect-Itâ„¢ <strong class='bbc'>Foam Polishing Pad[/b] Glaze Swirlmark Remover"

Link to 3M's SMR

 

[VetteHead]

They contents of the bottles look the same, so I figured it was. The interesting point was that I found it at an auto paint supply and the cost of the quart bottle is higher than two pint bottles at Pep Boys.

 

[vettefan67]

search for dark light smr by puterbum. I posted inside of YoSteve's thread as well as another one which DETAILKING posted some good responses to, refuting the point somewhat .



[edit: where is that last thread I mentioned?]

 

[Nick Chapman]

Hammered! Seriously neglected, dirty, bad buffing, very rough shape! Owner recently bought this and wanted a good starting point. Another DA Microfiber System rescue!

Befores:

Can you say nasty motor??

 

[Nick Chapman]

And here are some 50/50 shots. Man I love the heck out of these pads!!!

 

[Nick Chapman]

And the Afters?.Sorry about these. It was getting really dark, really quick! So I ran it outside before it got too dark. Still some clean up left beyond these pics, but just keep your eyes on the paint lol!

Motor all pretty again!

And I just really liked these reflection shots

 

[mikenap]

Amazing turnaround! That is one tough-looking car, too bad no manual transmission.

 

[bmw5541]

Great save on the Charger Nick. Looks like the new MF System is the real deal for sure.:hurray:

 

[Nick Chapman]

Amazing turnaround! That is one tough-looking car, too bad no manual transmission.

Customers wife's car. So that explains it lol!

 

[Richie's Custom Detailing]

Customers wife's car. So that explains it lol!

These cars don't have a manual option Auto only. Now the Challenger is a different story.

 

[imported_Termigator]

Great turnaround with that Charger. Everytime I see you clean up a ride, I am tempted to purchase the new system!

You said the car was the wife's. What does the husband drive? The old Beetle next to it? (Saw it in one of your pics)

 

[Nick Chapman]

Great turnaround with that Charger. Everytime I see you clean up a ride, I am tempted to purchase the new system!

You said the car was the wife's. What does the husband drive? The old Beetle next to it? (Saw it in one of your pics)

Nah, that bug is mine man lol!

You won't regret the purchase of these pads. I think everyone should try at least one, and if they don't like them, they're only out about $10. And I'd actually probably buy it from them lol!