3M products remove clearcoat?
- Thread starter markmando
- Start date
tkr128
New member
Yes, it removes a very thin layer of your clearcoat as do most abrasive products. Scratches and swirls are usually in the top layer of the clearcoat and to remove them, you typically have to remove that layer. It is the only way to remove imperfections completely. You can fill them in with certain products, but they will eventually return.
Pick any popular glaze. IHG, #7, Mothers.... Don't expect a miracle though.
I hope you're not using FCRC, get the car perfect, and then a little while later you keep getting deep swirls?
If so, then you're doing something wrong (like washing, etc.) Otherwise, people only need a lighter polish once or twice a year to touch things up given proper care.
I hope you're not using FCRC, get the car perfect, and then a little while later you keep getting deep swirls?
If so, then you're doing something wrong (like washing, etc.) Otherwise, people only need a lighter polish once or twice a year to touch things up given proper care.I hope you're not using FCRC, get the car perfect, and then a little while later you keep getting deep swirls?
No.
car looks great.
used the 3m FCRC once over entire car.
car is 10 years old, had lots of swirls and scratches.
FCRC took almost all out. very happy.
then i aio and sg the car and wash it fortnightly.
The paint does not look brand new perfect.
but for the years (93 corolla) and miles (87,000) the car looks damn close.
paint has larger scratches that 3m didn't get rid of.
any suggestions on how to remove.
I used a wool bonnet on a 7" orbital when i used the 3m FCRC.
would i have better chance taking out larger scratches by hand?
the scratches are deeper than swirls and not as deep as to expose primer.
sorry i don't have photos.
thanks for any input.
No.
car looks great.
used the 3m FCRC once over entire car.
car is 10 years old, had lots of swirls and scratches.
FCRC took almost all out. very happy.
then i aio and sg the car and wash it fortnightly.
The paint does not look brand new perfect.
but for the years (93 corolla) and miles (87,000) the car looks damn close.
paint has larger scratches that 3m didn't get rid of.
any suggestions on how to remove.
I used a wool bonnet on a 7" orbital when i used the 3m FCRC.
would i have better chance taking out larger scratches by hand?
the scratches are deeper than swirls and not as deep as to expose primer.
sorry i don't have photos.
thanks for any input.
Oh, good then. 
For the deeper scratches you have to be a bit more cautious and it depends if the car is clearcoated or not. Usually people just hit the scratches by hand with something stronger - FCRC would probably be good for this. Rubbing away at a spot by hand creates more heat and friction and limits the work to just the scratch (unless you have a whole bunch close together).
At some point scratches can be too deep to remove (catches your fingernail) and can be reduced but not really removed. Run some title searches for more specifics and info on dealing with scratches. Good luck.
For the deeper scratches you have to be a bit more cautious and it depends if the car is clearcoated or not. Usually people just hit the scratches by hand with something stronger - FCRC would probably be good for this. Rubbing away at a spot by hand creates more heat and friction and limits the work to just the scratch (unless you have a whole bunch close together).
At some point scratches can be too deep to remove (catches your fingernail) and can be reduced but not really removed. Run some title searches for more specifics and info on dealing with scratches. Good luck.