Clearcoat Repair Specifications - 3M Products
| Paint Condition | Wet Sanding | Compounding | Rotary Polisher | Dual Action Orbital Polisher | Hand Glazing/ Polishing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New vehicle prep or fine wheel marks | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit DA 6 inch Backup Pad P/N 05776 | Premium Liquid/Paste Waxes P/N 0654/06055 | |||
| Swirl marks, water spotting, or light oxidation | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit SBS/Perfect-It Backup Pad P/N 05717/18 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05725/35 Hookit DA 6 inch Backup Pad P/N 05776 | Perfect-It Hand Glaze P/N 05997 or Premium Liquid/Paste Waxes P/N 0654/06055 | ||
| Overspray or medium oxidation | Perfect-It 11 Rubbing Compound Pad P/N 059723 Perfect-It 11 Foam Compound Pad P/N 05723/31 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit SBS/Perfect-It Backup Pad P/N 05717/18 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit DA 6 inch Backup Pad P/N 05776 | Perfect-It Hand Glaze P/N 05997 Premium Liquid/Paste Waxes P/N 0654/06055 | |
| Heavy oxidation or minor acid rain pitting | Micro Fine 2000 | Perfect-It 11 Rubbing Compound Pad P/N 059723 Perfect-It 11 Foam Compound Pad P/N 05723/31 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit SBS/Perfect-It Backup Pad P/N 05717/18 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit DA 6 inch Backup Pad P/N 05776 | Perfect-It Hand Glaze P/N 05997 Premium Liquid/Paste Waxes P/N 0654/06055 |
| Dust nibs, minor scratches, or major acid rain pitting | Micro Fine 1500 or 2000 | Perfect-It 11 Rubbing Compound Pad P/N 059723 Perfect-It 11 Foam Compound Pad P/N 05723/31 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit SBS/Perfect-It Backup Pad P/N 05717/18 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit DA 6 inch Backup Pad P/N 05776 | Perfect-It Hand Glaze P/N 05997 Premium Liquid/Paste Waxes P/N 0654/06055 |
| Orange peel, paint runs or sags | Micro fine 1200 or 1500 | Perfect-It 11 Rubbing Compound Pad P/N 059723 Perfect-It 11 Foam Compound Pad P/N 05723/31 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit SBS/Perfect-It Backup Pad P/N 05717/18 | Perfect-It Polishing Pad Glaze P/N 05995/05996 Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad P/N 05776 Hookit DA 6 inch Backup Pad P/N 05776 | Perfect-It Hand Glaze P/N 05997 or Premium Liquid/Paste Waxes P/N 0654/06055 |
Clearcoat Repair Specifications - 3M Products
Clearcoat Repair Specifications - Meguiar Products
| Paint Condition | Wet Sanding | Cleaning | Polishing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New car prep or fine wheel marks | Swirl Free Polish (M-82) W-6000 Pad for DA polishers | ||
| Swirl marks, chemical spotting or light oxidation | Swirl Free Polish (M-83) W-9000 Finishing Pad | ||
| Overspray or medium oxidation | Heavy-Cut Cleaner (M-85) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Remover (M-82) W-9000 Finishing Pad | |
| Heavy oxidation or minor acid rain pitting | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-4000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-82) W-6000 Finishing Pad | |
| Dust nibs | 2000 Grade Unigrit Sanding Block | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-9000 Finishing Pad |
| Minor scratches or acid rain pitting | 2000 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-9000 Finishing Pad |
| Major runs or sags | 1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Block | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-6000 Pad for DA Polishers |
| Major orange peel or acid rain pitting | 1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-6000 Pad for DA Polishers |
| Need for protection | Quick Detailer (M-6601) will provide protection without streaking. Contains the mildest of cleaners which will insure even application of polish. |
Clearcoat Repair Specifications - Meguiar Products