What's the Best Product to remove the swirls of the CF Roof ? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

LittleRocket · 05-29-2008, 12:25 AM

I was wondering what people have been using to remove the swirls of the CF Roof ?

MDCTFTW · 05-31-2008, 09:28 PM

A full detail will do the job.

Wash, clay, alcohol wipe down, inspect swirls, polish, seal, wax ...

The part that will get rid of the swirls is the polish and it requires some knowledge on how to do it. I don't know how and you might need an orbital to get a uniform polish.

darkalley · 05-31-2008, 10:31 PM

3m handglaze would be where to start.....

BCMPOWER · 06-01-2008, 02:12 PM

I use Griot's orbital and machine polish 3 which is the finest granule polish for very minor surface imperfections. This works very well and is "safe" and will not burn the paint. I bought mine in the kit and it came with a brief instruction manual. It's very easy to use and the results are amazing.

Keto · 06-03-2008, 09:43 PM

Along those lines, very fine scratches = ZPC (Zaino polish), bigger swirls = Menzerna IP.

LittleRocket · 06-04-2008, 01:34 AM

Thanks

!Xoible · 06-04-2008, 01:37 AM

if u need a detailer to help u out with the car let me know. that one wash u had got u quite a few swirls on the body of the car

Mr.AK · 07-11-2008, 04:58 PM

Confirmation please: Do you wash, wax, clean, polish, dry... the CF roof the same exact way as the body of the car??? Is there a clear coat on the roof?

!Xoible · 07-11-2008, 05:18 PM

yes there is a clear coat just like ur paint. it just shows swirls more since it's black

GregW / Oregon · 07-12-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BCMPOWER

I use Griot's orbital and machine polish 3 which is the finest granule polish for very minor surface imperfections. This works very well and is "safe" and will not burn the paint. I bought mine in the kit and it came with a brief instruction manual. It's very easy to use and the results are amazing.

+1. How did the OP get swirls in the frist place?

NYSPEM3 · 07-17-2008, 12:01 AM

I'd try Zaino Z5 first. It is non-abrasive and will not remove any clear coat.
I got some swirls on my old sparking graphite E90 after the guys at the touchless wash place used towels to dry my car (what the xxxx????). One coat of Z5, applied by hand, took care of business. It also adds a rather good shine. If a couple of coats of Z5 don't work, I'd try Z-AIO or Z-PC, both of which are somewhat abrasive.

BimmerRob08 · 08-07-2008, 05:00 AM

Get a clear-bra shop to install the film on the CF roof like I did. It protects against anything and never worry about swirls in the CF clear coat.

Big Windy · 08-07-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

Get a clear-bra shop to install the film on the CF roof like I did. It protects against anything and never worry about swirls in the CF clear coat.

that is not helpful because it doesn't help him get out the swirls that are currently there. you can also try jeff's werkstatt prime (similar to Zaino ZPC). if you have a PC you should use a black or grey pad.

the handglaze is not going to get rid of the swirls, it is only going to hide them.

Zaino Z5 is another idea. Z2 could work as well. good luck!

BimmerRob08 · 08-07-2008, 07:40 PM

True, but it'll prevent future swirls. I don't think there is any way to completely get rid of swirl marks once they develope. And the clear plastic shield helps hide them very well from my experiance.

GregW / Oregon · 08-07-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

True, but it'll prevent future swirls. I don't think there is any way to completely get rid of swirl marks once they develope. And the clear plastic shield helps hide them very well from my experiance.

So, are you saying the clear bra is harder than clear coat and more resistant to swirls?

BimmerRob08 · 08-08-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

So, are you saying the clear bra is harder than clear coat and more resistant to swirls?

Sure, why would it not?

GregW / Oregon · 08-08-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

Sure, why would it not?

Clear bra is a plastic film. Clear coat is a plastic film. I'm not saying it's not, but it is not self-evident.

05-29-2008, 12:25 AM	#1
LittleRocket Private First Class Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SO CAL Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	What's the Best Product to remove the swirls of the CF Roof ? I was wondering what people have been using to remove the swirls of the CF Roof ? __________________

05-31-2008, 09:28 PM	#2
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,790 iTrader: (0)	A full detail will do the job. Wash, clay, alcohol wipe down, inspect swirls, polish, seal, wax ... The part that will get rid of the swirls is the polish and it requires some knowledge on how to do it. I don't know how and you might need an orbital to get a uniform polish. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

06-01-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
BCMPOWER Captain Drives: 08 Silverstone II M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silver Spring MD Posts: 633 iTrader: (0)	I use Griot's orbital and machine polish 3 which is the finest granule polish for very minor surface imperfections. This works very well and is "safe" and will not burn the paint. I bought mine in the kit and it came with a brief instruction manual. It's very easy to use and the results are amazing. __________________

06-03-2008, 09:43 PM	#5
Keto Major Drives: 08 E92 M3 IB DCT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N'awlins Posts: 1,059 iTrader: (1)	Along those lines, very fine scratches = ZPC (Zaino polish), bigger swirls = Menzerna IP. __________________ If you don't tell the dealer not to include the swirl option, your car will have the swirl option.

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LittleRocket Private First Class Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SO CAL Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	Thanks __________________

05-31-2008, 10:31 PM	#3
darkalley Lieutenant Drives: 2008 DCT SSII Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peapack, NJ Posts: 426 iTrader: (0)	3m handglaze would be where to start.....

06-04-2008, 01:37 AM	#7
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	if u need a detailer to help u out with the car let me know. that one wash u had got u quite a few swirls on the body of the car

07-11-2008, 04:58 PM	#8
Mr.AK Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 e92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	Confirmation please: Do you wash, wax, clean, polish, dry... the CF roof the same exact way as the body of the car??? Is there a clear coat on the roof?

07-11-2008, 05:18 PM	#9
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	yes there is a clear coat just like ur paint. it just shows swirls more since it's black

07-17-2008, 12:01 AM	#11
NYSPEM3 Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	I'd try Zaino Z5 first. It is non-abrasive and will not remove any clear coat. I got some swirls on my old sparking graphite E90 after the guys at the touchless wash place used towels to dry my car (what the xxxx????). One coat of Z5, applied by hand, took care of business. It also adds a rather good shine. If a couple of coats of Z5 don't work, I'd try Z-AIO or Z-PC, both of which are somewhat abrasive. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- E90 M3 DCT Interlagos Blue/Silver Interior, Tech Pkg, Prem Pkg, Folddown Seats, 19"... that's it Certified V1 Zombie

08-07-2008, 05:00 AM	#12
BimmerRob08 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bury St. Edmunds, UK Posts: 597 iTrader: (0)	Get a clear-bra shop to install the film on the CF roof like I did. It protects against anything and never worry about swirls in the CF clear coat.

08-07-2008, 07:40 PM	#14
BimmerRob08 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bury St. Edmunds, UK Posts: 597 iTrader: (0)	True, but it'll prevent future swirls. I don't think there is any way to completely get rid of swirl marks once they develope. And the clear plastic shield helps hide them very well from my experiance.