How's this process look for removing swirls on a black truck...

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chu_singming

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Hey guys, I'm going to buy a PC in the next few weeks and tackle my Explorer, which is swirled pretty bad. The paint is 8 years old but is in pretty good condition. I've used SMR on it by hand to try to remove the swirls, but it really didn't do much.



After doing a lot of searching, I think I've come up with a process that should remove my swirl problem. I also want to start layering a polymer sealant on, with S100 as a topper.



1. Dawn wash

2. Clay with Clay Magic

3. DACP

4. 3M SMR

5. Meguiars #20

6. S100



Does this look like a winner? Also, any other suggestions for a good polymer sealant would be appreciated.



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I want to start from scratch. I thought the Dawn wash would take off all of the S100 and other products that I've tried.



I'll be using a PC.
 
that or whatever car wash soap you have. If you want, just use a more concentrated dose of the car wash if you want to cut the wax a little.
 
btw, #20 is a great polymer, but like klasse aio, i would apply it twice to make sure you lay more polymer down then top with s100.
 
You are waiting your pc so I would recomend one change in #4.



I would use 3M PIII MG instead. This will remove all the swirls and scratches that DACP left. I used that procedure in both my cars and with great results.



Don't you want to polish to a mirror look before #20?



The polish is optional it is just for look.



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I am a big fan of Menzerna Final Polish.



Read the instructions. You have to use 50-50 alcohol-water solution to remove the residue. If you don't do that it will be very dificult. The results will be great. YOu can use a white pad or just the gray/black pad if you only want the look.



I love Menzerna Final Polish !!!



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Wash, clay, wash again.



Strip wax: Megs APC+ at 64:1 ratio or alcohol/water spray.



DACP with cutting "finger" pad on a PC

SFP or 3M PIII-MG with white polish pad

#81 Hand Polish with grey finish pad or Megs beige pad.

#20

S100



The cutting pad may leave a haze. Follow with Megs SFP or #9 or 3M PIII-MG.



For really shinny look, you can't beat #81! I feel it's better than #7 in ease of use and results.



The #20 has a slight cleaning ability as it preps the finish for the sealant.



Top with S100, step back and enjoy the shine!



Regards,

Deanski
 
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