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Is it necessary or a waste of time to use a paint cleaner before or after using 3M's swirl mark remover? It seems to me that the swirl mark remover would also "clean" the paint making it unneccesary to use PPCL or P21S cleaner. I plan to follow the SMR with a IHG or Meguiar's #3 and then pure carnuba wax.

Thanks, Bill
 
You will not need any additional cleaning after using the SMR, so only use the paint cleanser if the SMR leaves hazing or micro-swirls. If you are applying the SMR by PC or if you have a light-metallic car, you probably will not have to use the paint cleanser.
 
The SMR removes everything (not clear coat) off of your paint. It has an obvious mild abrasive in the solvent, which removes surface buildup. You will commonly hear Autopians removing Klasse or Zano with SMR. It will take everything off of the paint.



So, you realistically do not need to use a paint cleaner, as the SMR will take care of that for you.



Don't forget to get some pics of the before, and the after. I will be honest, if you do it right, the results are amazing.



Best regards.
 
Hey there, saying hi from Connecticut. I've detailed for many years and find it fascinating how you can take a car with no gloss on the finish and improve it greatly(understatement on some finishes)

Looks like a very nice forum here. I am sure I will enjoy my time here.

Jay:smile:
 
New haven area here. Yep, I've detailed for a lonnng time...but I always keep my mind open to learn more! This correction thing is stunning! How perfectly the finishes become :) wasn't like that a ways back.:D
 
Welcome to TID Jay. You have come accross the BEST detailing forum bar none!!! I hope to see you around.

Btw, Flash fascinates all of us on a daily basis.:D
 
Welcome Jay, Z06 !

It's a great bunch of people here; even from as far as the Left Coast ! :)
And much farther still !

Hope you enjoy your time here; alot of these people are absolutely the BEST at their profession.

We all learn new stuff all the time, and better still, civility reigns ! No name calling, attacking, belittling, etc., just good people checking in when they can.

The Sponsors are the best bunch of guys/gals, you could ever want to know too !!!

See you around the Campus !

Dan F
 
Welcome to Truth In Detailing Jay, glad to see you stop by and sign up. We all here to help each other out and any questions please be free to post them.
 
Thanks for the warm welcome !! It is quite a forum. I look forward to reading a bunch and learning more and more!

Appreciate it.
 
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