3m #80???

[7a7SS]

Hello All,



More newbie questions:



1) Is there a 3M alternative to #80?



2) Which is best for swirl removal with a pc on a black truck, 3MPIIII Mach. Glaze 05937 or 3MPIII Finishing Glaze 05941?



3) Answer to #2, should I use propel's green or orange pad?



4) I have 3M's Swirl Remover for dark cars, should I not use this be it that it just "fills" swirl marks?



TIA



Duan

 

[Accumulator]

1) Is there a 3M alternative to #80?

I haven't tried the new PI-3000 line yet, but for this I'd use either the 05937 or, if that didn't cut it, PI-III RC (05933). If you use the latter, be prepared to follow up with the 05937.

2) Which is best for swirl removal with a pc on a black truck, 3MPIIII Mach. Glaze 05937 or 3MPIII Finishing Glaze 05941?

Haven't tried the 05941 but IMO most people won't want anything milder than the 05937.

3) Answer to #2, should I use propel's green or orange pad?

Sorry, not familiar with Propel pads. I'd use a mild polishing pad, not a cutting pad. I don't use finishing pads with products having as much cut as 05937 but others do.

4) I have 3M's Swirl Remover for dark cars, should I not use this be it that it just "fills" swirl marks?

The SRM/Dark *does* do a little mechanical/abrasive work, but not much. It *is* primarily a filler, IMO, and mine's been sitting on the shelf neglected for many years

 

[tripper_111]

As Accumulator said, if 05937 MG is not cutting it, you can try PI-III RC, which is slightly more aggressive than Megs #83. But be careful with it. It might not be as aggressive as it sounds, but it's still a compound though in the middle of #84 and #83 IMHO.



The 3M FG seems too mild...

 

[wannafbody]

you could try Mothers PowerPolish-its probably a tad bit more aggressive than #80 and available at PepBoys for$10