How do you get rid of swirl marks?
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BigChiefSmokem
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I would point you the sound and shine forums here. Also, check out the shine shop over at svtperformance: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=190
Do a search for "porter cable" here or at svtperf.
Do a search for "porter cable" here or at svtperf.
DocG
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Check out autopia.com or autogeek.com
Both very informative sites. With a good buffer and the right products, swirlies will come right out. Probably want a light cut pad with the right polish.
Both very informative sites. With a good buffer and the right products, swirlies will come right out. Probably want a light cut pad with the right polish.
I have the porter cable DA buffer. It's sweet. It takes some practice to do it right, but even doing it the first time, which wasn't perfect, was still better than any hand wax I've ever done. Car is black BTW.
Doesn't make perfect paint b/c some imperfections can't be fixed with a buffer, but it's way better.
Doesn't make perfect paint b/c some imperfections can't be fixed with a buffer, but it's way better.
03ghoststang
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i like the adams products and they have video how to's on their website.
Anyone ever try those colored waxes? I've thought of trying it before i put on a coat of real wax and polish just to see if it works.
Anyone ever try those colored waxes? I've thought of trying it before i put on a coat of real wax and polish just to see if it works.
Cantslowdown
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I good light cut pad said up above i have swirl removing compound it it works great but still you might end up with a few its hard to not have none at all in less the pain is new..A good coat of wax will help hide some of them..
BigChiefSmokem
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HEre's a quick adn easy guide for ya:
First head over to autopia: Head to autopia: http://www.guidetodetailing.com/
Get their guide to detailing and read up as much as you can.
Then Go here: http://www.specialtymotoring.com/
Get the buffering pad starter kit and the and the microfiber towel starter kit.
Now on the same site posted above, grab some POorboys Super swirl remover 2.5 and 1.
You'll also need some wax once you're done with the poorboys products (i'm using zaino, but feel free to use whatever you like. I've heard good things about the poorboys line of waxes and sealants).
Now head out to Lowes and pick up the porter cable 7424 random orbital buffer. Then point your car in the direction of your nearest pep boys and pick up a meguiars/mothers clay bar.
Now, wash the car.
Clay bar the car
wash car again.
dry car off
Now load up your porter cable with an orange cutting pad and some ssr 2.5. go over car with it.
buff off the leftover product with the microfiber towels you got and see how the swirls are. if theres some hazing, dont worry, ssr 1 will get out the hazing. if you still have bad swirls, try ssr 2.5 again.
now load up the porter cable with a white pad and go over it with ssr 1.
Buff off leftover residue with a microfiber towel
paint should be good to go and swirl free.
no apply your favorite wax (again, i'm using zaino, cause i have a boatload of it)
Now as the the "how" you do all this stuff, the autopia guide to detailing will go in depth on how to use the porter cable and apply product, etc....
Hope this helps.
also check out this thread: its an exterior detailing guide over on svtperformance with pictures and step by step instructions on what you need to do. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164884
/endthread
First head over to autopia: Head to autopia: http://www.guidetodetailing.com/
Get their guide to detailing and read up as much as you can.
Then Go here: http://www.specialtymotoring.com/
Get the buffering pad starter kit and the and the microfiber towel starter kit.
Now on the same site posted above, grab some POorboys Super swirl remover 2.5 and 1.
You'll also need some wax once you're done with the poorboys products (i'm using zaino, but feel free to use whatever you like. I've heard good things about the poorboys line of waxes and sealants).
Now head out to Lowes and pick up the porter cable 7424 random orbital buffer. Then point your car in the direction of your nearest pep boys and pick up a meguiars/mothers clay bar.
Now, wash the car.
Clay bar the car
wash car again.
dry car off
Now load up your porter cable with an orange cutting pad and some ssr 2.5. go over car with it.
buff off the leftover product with the microfiber towels you got and see how the swirls are. if theres some hazing, dont worry, ssr 1 will get out the hazing. if you still have bad swirls, try ssr 2.5 again.
now load up the porter cable with a white pad and go over it with ssr 1.
Buff off leftover residue with a microfiber towel
paint should be good to go and swirl free.
no apply your favorite wax (again, i'm using zaino, cause i have a boatload of it)
Now as the the "how" you do all this stuff, the autopia guide to detailing will go in depth on how to use the porter cable and apply product, etc....
Hope this helps.
also check out this thread: its an exterior detailing guide over on svtperformance with pictures and step by step instructions on what you need to do. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164884
/endthread
BigChiefSmokem said:HEre's a quick adn easy guide for ya:
First head over to autopia: Head to autopia: http://www.guidetodetailing.com/
Get their guide to detailing and read up as much as you can.
Then Go here: http://www.specialtymotoring.com/
Get the buffering pad starter kit and the and the microfiber towel starter kit.
Now on the same site posted above, grab some POorboys Super swirl remover 2.5 and 1.
You'll also need some wax once you're done with the poorboys products (i'm using zaino, but feel free to use whatever you like. I've heard good things about the poorboys line of waxes and sealants).
Now head out to Lowes and pick up the porter cable 7424 random orbital buffer. Then point your car in the direction of your nearest pep boys and pick up a meguiars/mothers clay bar.
Now, wash the car.
Clay bar the car
wash car again.
dry car off
Now load up your porter cable with an orange cutting pad and some ssr 2.5. go over car with it.
buff off the leftover product with the microfiber towels you got and see how the swirls are. if theres some hazing, dont worry, ssr 1 will get out the hazing. if you still have bad swirls, try ssr 2.5 again.
now load up the porter cable with a white pad and go over it with ssr 1.
Buff off leftover residue with a microfiber towel
paint should be good to go and swirl free.
no apply your favorite wax (again, i'm using zaino, cause i have a boatload of it)
Now as the the "how" you do all this stuff, the autopia guide to detailing will go in depth on how to use the porter cable and apply product, etc....
Hope this helps.
also check out this thread: its an exterior detailing guide over on svtperformance with pictures and step by step instructions on what you need to do. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164884
/endthread
Wow, thats a boat load of info! Cool! thanks a bunch Big Chief, I think i'm going to have to pick this stuff up and give this a try on sunday after class! thanks again!
PonyboyIsaac
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i'm gonna be going the cheapo route and buying some 3m swirl remover and doing it by hand. I'll see how well that works then i'll upgrade to a buffer if i dont like the results.
Another good site i go to a lot is http://www.properautocare.com
they have a lot of tips also, but you can buy almost anything there.
I'm gonna have to buy a buffer soon and work on my front bumper...hopefully smooth it out a little from daily driving. looks bad
they have a lot of tips also, but you can buy almost anything there.
I'm gonna have to buy a buffer soon and work on my front bumper...hopefully smooth it out a little from daily driving. looks bad
BigChiefSmokem
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04gtdrop said:
No problem, just make sure you research before you go doing anything to your cars paint. hit the links i posted and read up.
