BMW Paint

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ANB

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How is BMW paint compared to other make's paint?



Are minor swirls hard to get out with the pc?



What swirl removers work best with the paint? At what speed with the pc?



I've used AIO and SG and they look great on both of our cars. I have ssr2, would that get out the light swirls? I used that on my old accord and I swear it made them worse. Would it need to be followed by anything before the AIO?



I'm trying to avoid having to buy anything extra, but will if needed!



Fortunately, I haven't had to use any smr yet, but I will shortly.



Thanks in advance!:wavey
 
BMW's generally clean up very well. Fine compound, 3M fine cut, followed by a good polish tends to get all the swirls out. I'm not overly impressed with SMR by 3M but YMMV.
 
I tend to think BMW paint is a little 'harder' than others (like Honda). I have had success with IP and FP, but it does take these products longer (PC on 5 to 5.5, rather than 3 to 4, went over same spot 3 times rather than once or twice) to produce the results I expected.
 
All i need for my BMW is 1ZPP and Menzerna FP. From what i remember reading about german paints is that the clear is a little softer then say a typical american paint.
 
ANB said:
I have ssr2, would that get out the light swirls? I used that on my old accord and I swear it made them worse. Would it need to be followed by anything...?
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If there are no cleanliness/technique issues, you probably needed to follow the SSR2 with something finer, SSR1 if you were going to stay with Poorboy's, or another fine swirl remover.
 
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