Hi. Im new here. I've read almost all pertinent topics and i would like to be enlightened re my dillema. Ever since i've become a "detail addict", I no longer want to see swirl marks on my ride. The problem is I've been polishing my car for every 5-6 weeks with 3M Machine glaze. Is this advisable? Or am I wearing my pain too thin. thanks.
Frequency of polishing
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DrSauekraut
CIXELSYD
Rule of thumb says polish only to remove defects. The average car should be polished 2 - 3 times per year. Personally, I polish as need be. My recommendation would be to remove the swirls as opposed to hiding them. Be sure you use a clean wash mitt and toweling to prevent new swirls. Be overly conscientious at first . . . you'll develop a routine and enjoy a swirl free shine. Good luck :xyxthumbs
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
I donâ€â„¢t know which 3M products your using but once youâ€â„¢ve polished out the surface imperfections all you should need is a Swirl Mark Remover
Comparative Abrasive Scale-
The abrasion or cutting ability of a polish on a 1-10 scale (least abrasive to most)
Manufacturer Reference Scale
Number 1-10
3M
Extra Cut Rubbing Compound (05936) 8/10
Micro Finishing Compound (39001) 7/10
Perfect-It II Fine Cut (39002) 6/10
Machine Polish (39003) 5/10
Perfect It Swirl Mark Remover (39009) 3/10
Imperial Machine Glaze (00591) 2/10
For a full list of products see http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36208&highlight=abrasive+scale
~Hope this helps~
Knowledge unshared is experience wasted [each one / teach one]
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ JonM
Comparative Abrasive Scale-
The abrasion or cutting ability of a polish on a 1-10 scale (least abrasive to most)
Manufacturer Reference Scale
Number 1-10
3M
Extra Cut Rubbing Compound (05936) 8/10
Micro Finishing Compound (39001) 7/10
Perfect-It II Fine Cut (39002) 6/10
Machine Polish (39003) 5/10
Perfect It Swirl Mark Remover (39009) 3/10
Imperial Machine Glaze (00591) 2/10
For a full list of products see http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36208&highlight=abrasive+scale
~Hope this helps~
Knowledge unshared is experience wasted [each one / teach one]
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ JonM
Are you using Perfect IT III Machine Glaze? If so every 5 to 6 weeks is way too much. MG is mild but it still removes paint and if you need to use it as often as you are you will run into problems down the road.
You should be working on your washing and drying process to prevent or minimize marring the paint. You shouldn't need to polish as often as you are. Fighting swirls and marring is an endless battle on most cars especially daily drivers but polishing with somthing as abrasive as Machine Glaze every 5 to 6 weeks is too much.
You should be working on your washing and drying process to prevent or minimize marring the paint. You shouldn't need to polish as often as you are. Fighting swirls and marring is an endless battle on most cars especially daily drivers but polishing with somthing as abrasive as Machine Glaze every 5 to 6 weeks is too much.
Accumulator
Well-known member
What Stevet said. I'd work on the wash/dry technique, not marring the vehicle in the first place is the most important thing IMO. You might check out My Wash Technique Thread