Used Meguiers #9 SMR, no luck on swirls..

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iforcev8

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Should I apply it a few more times, or move onto something more aggresive. I am thinking 3M-FI-II. I used a linear motion when applying the #9, and I used a foam applicator too. Before applying that I clay barred the area, and washed it with dawn.

Thanks for the help in advance....
 
I know how you feel, SMR was useless for me as well. I applied it by hand on a 4 year old car. Try a couple of more apps. If you still have no luck then move on to FI-II.
 
Should I be washing between these steps to remove oils that will hinder the #26 yellow wax? I read somewhere that some glazes or SMR can leave these oils, and should we washed off after the process before final waxing.
 
To prevent confusion, SMR Autopia's abbreviation for 3M Swirlmark Remover, not the Meguiar's product. I'm starting to see the switching of these 2 and it's already confusing me as to which you're referring to.



3M SMR works fine as long as you have patience. I did multiple applications of it to remove 10 years of swirls on my black car and it worked great, although I did get some hazing that took some working on with lighter applications of SMR and harder ones of PPCL (then lighter ones of PPCL...:D I love this obsession).



I'd be glad to go into detail on my 3M SMR application technique as I did take out a LOT of swirls with this product.



Yes, wash well, if not Dawn wash, after any abrasive product. You want to get rid of any deposits they leave behind.



ADDED: You should be able to use a true glaze under many waxes without a problem, but I haven't had experience with that wax or "glaze" (abrasive). Many have used IHG under carnaubas like Blitz with good results, though.



puterbum
 
Every Meguiar's Mirror Glaze product should be referred to by it's <strong class='bbc'>number[/b]. The consumer products should be referred to by their name unless they have a nickname or abbreviation.

Wait. Who the hell am I to be passing mayoral decrees? Well, I always preferred being the puppet master anyhoo

:D
 
I have used Meguiar's #9 and its a favorite product of mine for other cars I detail. It seems very mild, and works well with Blitz or #26.



Actually the first time I used it, it didn't do anything. But that was when I applied a small, Zaino or Klasse-like amount onto a foam applicator, lightly spread it, waited it for it to haze, and buffed it off.



So use it like an abrasive, not a wax/sealant. Put a generous amount onto a microfiber towel, rub it on a portion of the car... and keep rubbing hard until it starts to dry. Then get another microfiber or cotton towel to remove the haze.



Good luck with the #9!
 
Rubbing it in hard with my OG bottle of #9 is how I got the swirls in there! I thought you were suppose to go lightly until it dried? But I will try the MF towel tommorow...probably works the stuff in better.
 
Well... I guess I mean firm pressure, but not rubbing as hard as you can.



As with the microfiber towels, what kind are you using? I personally prefer The Miracle brand for removing swirls because it is soft, but not thick and bulky like cotton. Seems to work better.
 
Most abrasives tell you to go lightly AFTER it dries as the lubricating oils have evaporated and you are left with straight abrasive / fillers!
 
iforcev8



FI-II is excellent for removing most swirls. You should be able to get all but the worst one's after a few applications. FI-II is my favorite product for removing swirl marks, it's not super agressive but it's not overly mild either. If you get a haze, just polish it down with a finer abrasive. :up
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by BW [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>...which usually explains the powdery and abrasive residue. [/b]</blockquote>Thanks for the assist, BW :D.
 
I was checking out my truck's right fender under the HID lights of the gas station tonight, and wow..the clay bar, the sMr #9, with the #7, and the #26, and a mist of FI out shines the rest of the truck. So slick looking, its a good start, but I would doubt its at the level of autopia members. So back to work at tommorow on the rest of the truck.
 
#9 is an extremely mild polish it is only a step away from #7 which has absolutely no abrasives. On the chart that Meg. supplies with there professional line #9 is recommended for "like new" finishes with very light swirls or blemishes. I would think the 3M F-11 would be far more practical and maybe follow it up with #9. If I lived in your area of the country I would lend you my rotary or I would do it myself with a lambswool bonnet, Valueguards Preconditioner cleaner/polish or Paint Correction cream. We would be done the tailgate in 10 min less if we only had to use the Preconditoner. If I was doing it by hand it would take 90 min. at least to get the surface 99% swirl free that's why I love the rotary. Take it easy! I am not opening the which is better debate.
 
I just picked up a bottle of FI-II, from Detailing Depot when I was in the area, and will try it saturday morning. The girl that works there was pretty knowledgeable about the products, not just a pretty face.
 
iforce - Is your Meguiar's number 9 their original or "2.0" product? (The 2.0 product is actually called "swirl remover 2.0" right on the label. In my experience the 2.0 is a much better product.
 
Yeah..its the 2.0 Swirl Remover, and I have been watching some of your posts on products reviews, as I have many of the same products, but not yet the skill to use them.
 
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