3M Product Help

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paulisher

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I know I posted this before 'the incident' with the forum, but I never made it back to read all the responses before the message got smoked.



I am looking for some help with the 3M Products. I have been search and reading the forums but I am confused on the differences between the Perfect-It II, Perfect-It III, and Finesse-It II line of products.



I am going to try Zaino on my car and I need to remove some scratches and swirls from my car before applying. I was thinking of using the Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound followed by Perfect-It II SMR, but I wasn't sure if Finesse-It II would do a better job or if any other these had any more fillers than the other.



I don't currently own a PC (someday...) so I will be painfully doing this by hand.



Is the Perfect-It II combo the best route? Is Perfect-It III any better or worse?



Thanks.



Smitty
 
Perfect It III is a newer compound that is easier to work in that the abrasive are broken down more easily and are of better uniformity and produces a high gloss shine relatively easily. Make it 3 and PI-2.



Finesse It II is considered by many the gold standard here for a light compound but takes quite a bit of work to breakdown the abrasives and to produce a gloss finish.



If I had to purchase one of them, I'd go with PI-3. The reason being:



1. It will be easier to work in places where a PC or buffer can't be used and hand application is required.

2. It produces a high gloss shine so following up with a SMR shouldn't be required.

3. The old saying "Use the least abrasive product to get the job". Since it breaks down quicker, it can be classified as being less abrasive then FI-2 even though both are graded for 1500grit sanding marks.

4. You can get the job done quicker, and if you end up needing a second pass, it won't take you much longer than if you used FI-2.



Newer isn't always better but I think in my brief exposure with both products, I'd go with PI-3. Generally, both are = expect for the ability to achieve a high gloss finish quicker with PI-3 and less work time.



Oh yeah, they both don't have filling properties.



Paco
 
Thanks for the reply.



Looking at 3M's website, they have PI-III Finishing Glaze (05941) and PI-III Machine Glaze (05937). What are the differences between these two?



Thanks again.
 
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