i have some surface scratches on my car and was wondering what the best stuff to buy to take it away. the guy at the auto parts store said that meguiar's scratch "x" should work. i have a buffer, should i use this stuff or go with something else? any info will be helpful!!

 

I would use 3M Swirl Mark Remover part number 39009

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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
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Where do I order the 3M stuff?

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1987 Flame Metallic Red IROC-Z Camaro. LT1 motor installed. http://home.attbi.com/~markolc

 

If you want to order it www.3m.com has it, but it is sold at Pep boys and usually any kind of part store like NAPA can order it.



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www.zainobros.com
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thanks kevinSS, do i need to use my buffer with that stuff? will it make those scratches dissapear totally? my buddy just tried the meguiar's stuff because his car got keyed, it kinda worked on the lighter scratches but some of the key mark went down to the metal. i've heard nothing but good things on this forum about the 3M but i've never used it, what are some of anybody's experiences with it? just curious!!!!

 

3M Foam Polishing Pad Glaze use By hand:
Simply apply a small amount (about the size of a quarter) to a cotton diaper or piece
of cotton towel and rub back and forth into about a 1'X 1' section using light to
medium pressure until it starts to dry out. Then take a second towel and lightly rub
back and forth until the polish residue disappears and the gloss comes up. If there
are still some swirls visible you can repeat this step until they are minimal. I prefer
using a less aggressive product a couple times instead of using a more aggressive
product once. After you have done the entire car you can Dawn wash and reapply
your favorite wax/polish or Zaino Z-1 and Z-5/Z-2.

3M Foam Polishing Pad Glaze use By orbital:

Use a 100% cotton bonnet or a foam bonnet and apply the polish in a thin lined
growing circle starting from the center and spacing the growing line about an inch
from the last round all the way to the edge. Place the bonnet flat on a panel and
activate the polisher and begin working the entire panel using light to medium
pressure. When you have worked the panel thoroughly then take a clean towel and
wipe the residue off in a back and forth motion using light pressure. Then simply
move to the next section.

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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
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thanks for the info kevin!! hey, have you tried the 3M car wax? is it any good? i use meguiars wax and i like the shine it gives my car. a friend of mine just ordered zaino and i'm going to give that stuff a try.

 

I don't like or use ANY kinds of waxes, they are so outdated with the synthetics on the market now it is not even funny.



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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
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If I use the 3M on any scratches I have know will it affect my coats of Zaino?

 

The 3M Swirl Mark Remover IS an abrasive compound so naturally it will remove what ever kind of paint protection is currently on the paint.



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96 Black Impala SS
Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor
www.zainobros.com
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Hey KevinSS I'm curious, do you not wax your car at all? Could you elaborate? Thanks.