3m Swirl remover
06-08-2007, 02:43 PM
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I love the 3m perfect-it swirl remover. For some reason, for all the years I've been using it, I always get the best results by hand with a foam pad for some reason. I recently used it on the Lexus because it had TONS of light hazing and scratching along with swirls on the 15yo paint.
Before:
After:
The differences are subtle in the photos, but in person, it's more noticeable.
Before:
After:
The differences are subtle in the photos, but in person, it's more noticeable.
11-26-2007, 09:35 AM
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Swirl marks were put on my clearcoat by the dealer. There are minor but annoying, but I don't want to get OCD chasing these out if the cutting just reduces the CC everytime...
I've read a few posts that state that they have removed all of the swirls. Sure, but for how long? And, can the CC really take it? The Lexus looked great BTW.
I've read a few posts that state that they have removed all of the swirls. Sure, but for how long? And, can the CC really take it? The Lexus looked great BTW.
11-26-2007, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by INTJ,Nov 26 2007, 10:35 AM
Swirl marks were put on my clearcoat by the dealer. There are minor but annoying, but I don't want to get OCD chasing these out if the cutting just reduces the CC everytime...
I've read a few posts that state that they have removed all of the swirls. Sure, but for how long? And, can the CC really take it? The Lexus looked great BTW.
I've read a few posts that state that they have removed all of the swirls. Sure, but for how long? And, can the CC really take it? The Lexus looked great BTW.
but the amount is so small that it is very unlikely that you could ever notice.
i guess if you keep your car 20 years and polish it twice a year with aggressive polishes, you will lose some clear coat.
for me, glazes are nice alternatives when i have some minor swirls, but not enough to bother doing a full removal. and yes, i am aware that some guys use glazes for the reason that you suggested- but i really dont think you have to worry
swirls happen
just is a matter of time- i am very careful with my car and still end up with some swirls within about a year following a complete removal.
11-26-2007, 12:50 PM
#18
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Wow big time back from the dead...
Glad some of wanabe's great wisdom is being passed on.
Since this thread was posted i've:
Sold the car
Graduated college
Gone thru 3 gf's
and have gotten into Med School
hahaha time flies!
Glad some of wanabe's great wisdom is being passed on.
Since this thread was posted i've:
Sold the car
Graduated college
Gone thru 3 gf's
and have gotten into Med School
hahaha time flies!
11-26-2007, 02:56 PM
#19
pretty funny-
and man are you busy!!
(btw, i love old post revivals)
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you must have a clean car that you can post pics of so i can at least badge you !!
very cool that you still hang out here-
and man are you busy!!
(btw, i love old post revivals)
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you must have a clean car that you can post pics of so i can at least badge you !!
very cool that you still hang out here-
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