Clearcoat Repair Specifications - Meguiar Products

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Clearcoat Repair Specifications - Meguiar Products
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CLEARCOAT REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS

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.
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