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matt@wheelwax

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I am purchasing a black 1996 Ford Ranger. It has decent looking paint for the most part, but it needs some good TLC. I searched through the archieves for what I was looking for but didnt find it.



Basically, what my question here is, is what would everyone recommend for a good smr? I have used #9 for some time by hand and it produced decent results, but I know it wont cut the heavier scratches and swirls on the truck. What would you suggest?



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15438



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6754





I was considering something a step up from #9, such as the fine cut cleaner (#2). Would this be in line for the job, or would it be too abrasive?



Final question here, what would be a comprable product from 3m? They have so many new smr's it makes my head spin.
 
Thought of something else here - after the application of the smr, would I be best advised following with a coat of #9 or just skipping that and moving on to 2x #20 and then some #26 if I have time?
 
On a 7 yr old truck I'd definitely use something with a bit more bite than a SMR. Unless you are using a rotary, a regular SMR probably won't dent seven years of swirls and scratches.



If you have access to it, I'd suggest the DACP if applying by hand. It starts out aggressive but buffers quickly to a nice mellow polish. Follow up with a nice mild polish like P21S GEPC or the S100 equivalent, or Meguiar's #9.



BTW, Meguiar's #9 SMR and 3M SMR are products that directly compete with one another. They are interchangable for the most part and the diffs between them are minor.
 
if you don't have access to DACP as bret recommends, I would try getting some 3M Finesse-It II or 3M Perfect-It II (both should be able to work just fine...) and follow this with 3M SMR. This combo should effectively eliminate any surface problems the truck has currently.
 
bretfraz said:
If you have access to it, I'd suggest the DACP if applying by hand. It starts out aggressive but buffers quickly to a nice mellow polish. Follow up with a nice mild polish like P21S GEPC or the S100 equivalent, or Meguiar's #9.



BTW, Meguiar's #9 SMR and 3M SMR are products that directly compete with one another. They are interchangable for the most part and the diffs between them are minor.
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:bow It's like you were reading my mind! DACP is probably the most versitile product out there right now. Aggressive to start, mild at the end and you can usually skip a swirl remove and go straight to a light polish or glaze.
 
thanks alot, those were the responses I was looking for.



If I can, I will try to get a hold of a digicam and take some before and after pics.



fires up the space heaters in the garage!
 
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