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"how i do get rid swirl scratches"

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Admiral Awesome, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. Sep 28, 2012 at 7:34 AM
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    Admiral Awesome

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    the other day i used this application pad and it left all these swirl marks how would i go about getting rid of these and what products should i use?:confused:
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  2. Sep 28, 2012 at 7:38 AM
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    I've used Eagle Nano Wax or similar products. My car is black and when I use the waxes made for black cars it helps. I guess the wax molecules are smaller so it fills in the swirl marks. I have tried black wax and its just a mess...

    This is after 7 years in the FL sun an 167k miles...

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  3. Sep 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    I found that the Turtle Wax Black detailer spray really helps. It's as easy as using Windex. It comes in the Turtle Wax Black Box kit (which you might want to look into) or you can buy it separately at any part store.
     
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    the best way to remove them is wit a highspeed buffer with a foam pad and a good cutting coumpound then a good sealing wax with a micro fiber applicator pad or a orbital buffer. a good clay job before both these does wondrs aswell!!!
     
  5. Sep 28, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    ohh ps do it in the shade if possible
     
  6. Sep 29, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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    When detailing dark colours, a random-orbit polisher is your best friend. Use a regular buffer to get rid of the scratches, etc. But for your finishing stages, you'll have to use a random-orbit. It will severely reduce the amount of swirls you have.
     
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    Would Meguiar's Scratch X and a buffer do the trick?
     
  8. Sep 29, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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    Harbor Freight buffer $19.95. So it won't last a lifetime. It works great 4 times a year on 3 vehicles for about 5 years now. When i breaks, add it to your shooting junk pile and buy another.
     
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    A rotary in the hands of someone inexperienced is a terrible thing.
     
  10. Oct 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    random orbital car waxing buffer not a spinning powertool.
     
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    Thank you!!!!
     
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  13. Oct 3, 2012 at 10:01 AM
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    dude...check out "junkman" on youtube...he has tons of vids on detailing/paint correction.
     

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