Looking for local 3M distributor
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TortoiseAWD
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Please don't crosspost. Your post in Autopia University has been deleted.
To answer your question, try checking body shop/paint supply stores in your area for 3M products. Here's a link to a US West yellow pages search for stores in and near Dallas: http://tinyurl.com/56dk6
Good luck!
Tort
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To answer your question, try checking body shop/paint supply stores in your area for 3M products. Here's a link to a US West yellow pages search for stores in and near Dallas: http://tinyurl.com/56dk6
Good luck!
Tort
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Eliot Ness
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GS400 said:
Here is a link from 3M that will locate a dealer in your area, I tried it and it showed the usual stores that I deal with locally for 3M detailing supplies.
http://selector.3m.com/aad_wtb/ss.asp?FAM=distributors
compounds and polishes. Thanks for that link Elliott, I was trying to find something like that on their site, but couldn't quite get there. Based on that tool, I've found several local places.
For light to med webbing scratching/light oxidation I was planning on 05933 RC. The Menz IP that i used via PC on 6 w/LC yellow pad didn't remove enough of the micromarring. So instead of #83 DACP, I've decided to try 05933.
Thanks for your help.
For light to med webbing scratching/light oxidation I was planning on 05933 RC. The Menz IP that i used via PC on 6 w/LC yellow pad didn't remove enough of the micromarring. So instead of #83 DACP, I've decided to try 05933.
Thanks for your help.
Eliot Ness
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GS400 said:
3M PI III RC is a very good product, I think you'll like it. You may want to follow that up with PI III MG (machine glaze #05937), it will leave a very nice finish.
Good Luck!
Eliot Ness said:
So would you use the MG in addition to the Menz IP & FP, say between the RC and IP, or would you recommend replacing the IP with the MG??
BTW, what's a fair price for a 32oz RC?? I think I may have gotten fleeced by my local distributor. Also what speed do you recommend on a PC to apply the RC??
Thanks again,
Michael
Eliot Ness
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You should only have to use RC and MG, no need for IP and FP if you've got this 3M combo.
As far as price the 3M does run a bit higher, I haven't priced it locally (got mine in a 3M combo deal at a car show), but here is one on-line vendor selling it:
http://www.premiumautocare.com/3mperitiiico.html
I use the RC about like most polishes, start out a bit slower (3) to spread it and then step up to 5 or 6 to work it well.
As far as price the 3M does run a bit higher, I haven't priced it locally (got mine in a 3M combo deal at a car show), but here is one on-line vendor selling it:
http://www.premiumautocare.com/3mperitiiico.html
I use the RC about like most polishes, start out a bit slower (3) to spread it and then step up to 5 or 6 to work it well.
Well based on the products I bought last Saturday at my local distributor, I can say with certainty that I definitely got fleeced. i paid significantly more for all 3 products I bought. Looks like I'll have to limit my "got have it today" spending, and just order off the Net from now on.
Well if I didn't already have the IP/FP combo, I'd be inclined to try it, but I've been very happy with the Menz twins so far. I've just had a couple applications where the IP didn't have quite enough bite, so I was looking for something to complement what I had, instead of replacing. But I'm always up for trying new product!!
Thanks again for all your help,
Michael
Well if I didn't already have the IP/FP combo, I'd be inclined to try it, but I've been very happy with the Menz twins so far. I've just had a couple applications where the IP didn't have quite enough bite, so I was looking for something to complement what I had, instead of replacing. But I'm always up for trying new product!!
Thanks again for all your help,
Michael