Subject: The Swirl Mark remove is inbetween FCut and IHG Author: CG : member since January, 2004 : 247 posts Posted on: 2005-03-20 02:10:16

3Ms fine cut is really a light cutting compound which I've used for several years and like it. It is very good for fine scratches that are either caused by 1200 or 1500 grit sanding or from improper washing and general ware and tear. I strongly reccomend machine application. It should be followed by a Swirl Mark remover to bring back the deep shine.

Swirl Mark remover is designed to remove very light scratches and swirl marks. Also best with machine, random orbital, but doable by hand. Hand application, howver, takes a lot of work.

Imperial Hand Glaze is just that, a glaze. Which is best used for the final gloss enhancing before the final coat of wax or sealant.

3M makes some very good products and I've used them and many other brands with very good results.

Hope this helps.


CG
1996 Sorrent Blue 740iL
with 2001 facelift, lowered and e65 19" wheels

• It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console (pic) - stygian7 2005-03-20 01:16:02 (24876 views)
  • I tried it with this stuff too! WORKS GREAT!!! (nt) - tornnight 2005-04-14 22:21:16 (2022 views)
  • Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - Rich 2005-03-21 08:27:42 (1685 views)
    • 3M Swirl Mark Remover and Hand Glaze (pic) - Rich 2005-03-21 08:59:54 (3525 views)
  • Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - beemer7 2005-03-20 19:01:36 (1274 views)
  • BTW, avoid paper towels and windex on your wood trim - imolatony 2005-03-20 14:52:24 (1283 views)
  • Re: It was a ton of work, but worth it...polished woodgrain on center console - olson 2005-03-20 13:15:30 (1018 views)
    • e38.org link to disassembly (url) - stygian7 2005-03-20 22:42:56 (1164 views)
  • I wax mine about once every 2 months or so. You don't have to remove - Gary 2005-03-20 12:01:16 (1865 views)
  • Where did you buy the 3M products at? (nt) - dwightf 2005-03-20 09:15:30 (1196 views)
    • PepBoys has them (nt) - zigor911 2005-03-20 13:23:45 (1057 views)
  • There is no danger you will fade off all the protective coat ? (nt) - brosen 2005-03-20 08:47:00 (1118 views)
    • I bought the 3M at the local Murray's Auto. Any auto parts store should have - stygian7 2005-03-20 13:01:08 (1025 views)
  • That looks great! Follow up question on the 3M product (pic) - M.Wong 2005-03-20 01:38:17 (1847 views)
    • 3M products are the raw material of other name wax and polishes (nt) - Claudio 2005-03-20 19:52:27 (1160 views)
    • Thanks for the feedback Kevin and David! (nt) - M.Wong 2005-03-20 15:11:49 (772 views)
    • I've used the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze on the wood trim and it works very well - DavidC 2005-03-20 14:14:03 (1228 views)
    • The Swirl Mark remove is inbetween FCut and IHG - CG 2005-03-20 02:10:16 (1176 views)
      • Hey CG, we need to talk, My car is in need of some - itsstock 2005-03-20 02:14:50 (835 views)
        • Excellent job! The before & after pics really show how - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 11:06:53 (848 views)
          • This, of course, belongs under stygian's original post...! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 18:43:42 (756 views)
            • It's funny to hear someone call me Stygian...that's my childhood cat's name. He - stygian7 2005-03-20 22:46:34 (627 views)
              • 22 years! He (she) must have been a well cared for indoor cat. (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 23:13:11 (713 views)
                • Ironically, he ate cat chow and came & went as he pleased. Loved to decapitate - stygian7 2005-03-21 02:41:14 (699 views)
        • Sounds good, as I need some help with brakes - CG 2005-03-20 02:24:59 (679 views)
          • Craig, Noubar - count me in if I can help! I love the DIY stuff!! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-03-20 23:14:04 (635 views)
    • Sorry, I don't know how the different products compare. I just put my faith in - stygian7 2005-03-20 02:01:32 (744 views)
  • Very nice results! (nt) - DavidC 2005-03-20 01:32:59 (709 views)
  • How aggressive is the 3m compound you used? I have scratch's - itsstock 2005-03-20 01:23:04 (1030 views)
    • It's pretty light. I just did the 3M and then the zymol. The zymol didn't - stygian7 2005-03-20 02:04:59 (1069 views)
      • Re: It's pretty light. I just did the 3M and then the zymol. The zymol didn't (nt) - pdef1949 2005-04-15 05:07:13 (974 views)
  • forgot to mention that I used a sharpie to fill in the black on the ashtray - stygian7 2005-03-20 01:18:24 (1017 views)