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    Finesse II or Swirl Remover

    I recently had my car painted (in Jan.) and I am getting ready to wash,polish,seal, and possibly wax my car for the first time. The body shop didn`t get all the light swirls out of the paint and consequently I will need to remove them (using Porter Cable 7424.) I am confused though on which product would be the least abrasive as I do not believe the paint needs anything harsh...3M Finesse II or 3M Swirl Remover for dark cars.

    Any information/assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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    Although 3M ranks them the same for "cutting" ability, from my experience, the SMR is less abrasive and is easier to work with as well.

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    3M is notorious for fillers, so it is a false impression. Many of us are very impressed with the Poorboy`s Super Swirl Removers (SSR`s). They are easier to use, less expensive, and can be used in the sun. They are offered here on PAC too, so you get your 10% discount. I have used both and will not go back to SMR.
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    3M FI-II is about equal to cutting power of DACP. FI-II is dry when compared to DACP and has very little fillers. 3M SMR is loaded with fillers and has very little cutting power.

    If the swirling is lite I would try 3m Perfect It III Machine Glaze.

    What is the application method?

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    I will be using a Porter Cable 7424.

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    I would try 3M PI-III Maching glaze with a polishing pad. If not step up to FI-II with a polishing pad (cutting pad if polishing pad does not work) then follow with PI-III MG.

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