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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 11:03 AM
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Swirl Marks

I have Icelandic Pearl. Any suggestions on what product will remove swirl marks on light colored cars?

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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 11:20 AM
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Re: Swirl Marks

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I have Icelandic Pearl. Any suggestions on what product will remove swirl marks on light colored cars?

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Zaino

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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 01:06 PM
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Go to carcareonline.com where u will

find every answer known to man on car finish maintenancee. I've been using their recommendations for two years, first on prior car and also on new Max...the 3M hand glaze followed by a coat of Blitz One Grand will make u a believer. And mine is black...where swirl marks are really obvious.
Old Nov 19, 2001 | 03:54 PM
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www.pinnaclewax.com or www.zainobros.com. One is natural and adds depth, the other is synthetic and adds optical enhancers.
Old Nov 20, 2001 | 01:32 AM
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Originally posted by killrwheels
www.pinnaclewax.com or www.zainobros.com. One is natural and adds depth, the other is synthetic and adds optical enhancers.
www.properautocare.com carries the Pinnacle line. I use the Souveran Wax on my car, but its made for black and red cars. The Paste Glaz is what you need. It goes on really easy and wipes off clean. And you can put it on in hot or cold weather. They also have a swirl remover to put on before you use the Glaz. Ive used it on my black car and it removed all my marks. I love the stuff.
Old Nov 20, 2001 | 02:49 AM
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Swirl Marks

Use 3M's Swirl and Scratch Remover for Light Cars to remove the worst and then apply several coats of Zaino Z5, per their instructions.
Old Nov 20, 2001 | 03:46 AM
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Re: Swirl Marks

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Use 3M's Swirl and Scratch Remover for Light Cars to remove the worst and then apply several coats of Zaino Z5, per their instructions.
I looked for that light colored car swirl remover made by 3M and couldn't find it. Can you tell me what the product number is?
Old Nov 20, 2001 | 10:30 AM
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Re: Re: Swirl Marks

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I looked for that light colored car swirl remover made by 3M and couldn't find it. Can you tell me what the product number is?
Go to Pep Boys. They should have it.
Old Nov 20, 2001 | 12:07 PM
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Re: Re: Swirl Marks

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I looked for that light colored car swirl remover made by 3M and couldn't find it. Can you tell me what the product number is?
I think its called Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound. It should be in a black bottle with a dark blue label.
Old Nov 22, 2001 | 02:07 AM
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Re: Re: Swirl Marks

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I looked for that light colored car swirl remover made by 3M and couldn't find it. Can you tell me what the product number is?
The Light Car product is 39109, the Dark Car product is 39009 (I have a black Max and have had outstanding results). I bought mine at NAPA Auto Parts, Pep Boys probably has it too. Also, you can buy it online at www.3M.com.

I apply and remove by hand - I haven't tried an orbital buffer. It will remove a lot of swirls, scratchs and stains. Following up with a couple of coats of Zaino will do the rest. Anything that won't come out probably needs to be fixed by a pro.
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