GM Clear-coat

[oN3fastSS]

From what I been reading GM clear-coat is tough is there a product out there to remove swirl marks? I reduced them some what by using Adam's S&H Remover but there still there.

 

[imported_Conan777]

what are you using to remove the swirls, hand or machine? Rotary or orbital? got any pictures...the more info you provide the more people can help you.

 

[LanceM]

i used a yellow pad and the udm on some bad scratches

 

[imported_agentf11]

You will need a rotary for Swirls invette paint IMHO. Or at the very least one of these new ROB machines like the Makita BO6040 or the new Flex. Porter Cable or UDM won't cut it.

 

[LanceM]

GM paint is pretty hard. But, if you are patient enough, you can take swirls and scratches out of it with a UDM



http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/100452-2005-cadillac-blue-chip-cts.html?highlight=CTS

 

[imported_hockeyplaya13]

I think Menzerna polishes are meant for the extremely hard Ceramiclears on Mercedes. I don't know if all of the Menz line are but I know 106ff is.

 

[wannafbody]

I'd suggest Menzerna 106FF with a Flex, Rigid 2611 or rotary.

 

[oN3fastSS]

How much CC would be removed using a rotary and 106FF? Also how would you know if you went thru the CC would the paint show on the pad?

 

[99blackSE]

Menzerna cuts nice on GM paint.

 

[namegoeshere]

Also how would you know if you went thru the CC would the paint show on the pad?

..... which is why it's handy to have a coating thickness gage.

 

[wannafbody]

If you use 106ff and a soft polishing pad you shouldn't have to worry about going through the clearcoat as long as you keep the rotary moving and keep it away from edges and ridges.