Today walking away from my car at lunch I saw some really bad holographic swirl marks on the side of my car! It sucks! I plan on putting on a coat of z-5 this weekend after washing it, but will that be enough?? Does anyone have any other advice?? I think this happened when the dealer washed it. I picked it up yesterday after having a rattle fixed. I'm pissed!!

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Black/Parch '01 CL-S no-navi, Spoiler, Visor (currently removed for winter), 35% tint, locks, PIAA19170

Dude! What is wrong with you??? I've got standing orders at David McDavid to NEVER wash my car at service. Not even a VACUUM!

Got to the Pep Boys on Spring Creek at the southwest corner of Alma in Plano and pick-up a bottle of 3M Imperial Hand Glaze for $10. Grab some terrycloth wax applicators and some of those 100% cotton towels too. Apply in the shade/dark/gargage in a back and forth motion (like if you were sanding wood with the grain) NOT circular, allow to dry and buff out. This stuff is greasy, so at the halfway point of doing the car, use a new towel.

You can thank me later at the Frisco/Plano meet this spring.

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2001 CL-S "The Original Pimp Daddy Gold™"
a study in pimp daddy gold

I did not think they were gonna wash it. They washed it when I took it in for an oil change a few weeks ago and they didn't swirl it up. So this glaze stuff is good, huh?? Can I put it on top of the Zanio that I have on now????

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Black/Parch '01 CL-S no-navi, Spoiler, Visor (currently removed for winter), 35% tint, locks, PIAA19170

Don't know since I'm not a Zaino user (don't see what it does for gold that my 3M products can't.) Seeing as how the IHG cuts thru swirls, I'd assume it would take that Zaino right off.

when you say to use a back and forth motion - on the hood it's from the bumber to winshield, but on the sided would i go up and down or side-to-side??

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Black/Parch '01 CL-S no-navi, Spoiler, Visor (currently removed for winter), 35% tint, locks, PIAA19170

D, is this labeled as a swirl remover or a cleaner or wax? I assume that 3M has multiple products and am curious on which one exactly -I have these too and know the jerk who did it....ahhh,ummmm,....me.



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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

This should help...

3M Polishes and Glazes

so is it side-to-side or up-and-down on the sides of the car??

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Black/Parch '01 CL-S no-navi, Spoiler, Visor (currently removed for winter), 35% tint, locks, PIAA19170

3M makes some of the best of for cars. I personally use 3M products, with Blitz wax.

Thanks, now I have to find a place which carries it - I hve looked but never seen this in the local auto chains...

NNH - We got to find a place with this for our blk cars!


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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

I will keep my eys open for 3M stuff and let you know. I have Magwire's Swirl remover, #9 I guess.

My Cl-S needs a detailing job big time.....
with foam carpet cleaning too... What a day we are breaking some 40 today....

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

does anyone know if i can put this 3m stuff on top of my zanio??

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Black/Parch '01 CL-S no-navi, Spoiler, Visor (currently removed for winter), 35% tint, locks, PIAA19170

P-Man,

You would always want to put the 3m stuff first, and apply zaino last. I have seen 3M products at pep boys, and trak auto.

Spiro

Would seem that our Acura factory finishes are light weights. Has anyone tried a Ming or Miracle Shield treatment as protection against the scratchies?

Mine would be the three month old red '01 CL-S with the pathetic finish ...

do you think i should wash off all my zanio tomorrow and start with a coat of the 3m haze stuff or should i just put another coat of z5 and z2 on and see how it looks after that. i just did my first zanio treatment in october/november so i don't really want to do the whole thing again. also, should i go side-to-side or up-and-down on the sides of the car? (someone please answer this time!)

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Black/Parch '01 CL-S no-navi, Spoiler, Visor (currently removed for winter), 35% tint, locks, PIAA19170

Depends which way the car is pointed..

J/K - I don't think it matters but probably side to side is easier for you. That's what I would do.



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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

I went to the 3M site and they have a swirl remover did you use that?

Or did you use the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze? Cause it does not say anything in regards to reducing or getting ride of swirls.

I think he means this:

" 3M(TM) Perfect-It(TM) Foam Polishing Pad Glaze Swirl Mark Remover For Dark Colored Cars PN 39009"

They also have one for light colored cars - (damn racists!)




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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

Yeah, I really need to know which one works the best.

WOW! I'm sorry to get you guys so confused. Hairline scratches are not the same as deep swirl marks. What I suggest is to start with the Hand Glaze first since it's so cheap and see what happens. The Glaze is a cleaner without harsh abrasives and can help in eliminating very fine scratches. The Swirl Remover is actually an abrasive that *may* take off more clear coat than you were expecting if you go that route.

I am NOT responsible for any harm you may cause to your finish as a result of inappropriate or improper use of the 3M product line.

Bottom line is, if you can't trust yourself to do the job right, take it to a high-end detail shop. That way, if you don't like the result, they have to fix it.



[This message has been edited by droideka (edited 02-02-2001).]

Duly noted. Heck, I noticed some swirl marks on mine at delivery. I almost pointed them out, but quickly realized that they'd just get the same guy who put them there in the first place to have another go at it (presumably with the same dirty rag).

Went there today and got those items plus a few others. I'll be hard at work out in the garage tomorrow.

Where do I sign up?

Spike

The 3M glaze is great for removing swirls; don't use it too frequently. It will strip any protective wax on the car. Also make sure you put a good coat of wax on top.

Great suggestion, droideka.

So is this the stuff then that you recommend we start with? (on the right)



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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

[This message has been edited by MikeS 18 (edited 02-04-2001).]

Yeah, Mike. That's it. Start with the Glaze, and if you like the result, put a coat or two of the 3M Perfect-It Show Car Wax (same type of bottle, different label) over it. I'm sorry I forgot to mention that, but that's my regimen. Glaze every six months or so followed by the Show Car Wax.

Beautiful results every time.



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2001 CL-S "The Original Pimp Daddy Gold™"
a study in pimp daddy gold

If I use this too much, my car won't turn PDG will it?

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!