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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Default Clear Coat Swirl Help? Does it work?

This product is advertised here in the forum. Has anyone used it? If so, what were your results?

http://www.5pdcoatings.com/special5....FQHBsgodrEYP5A

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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the only way you are going to remove them is with a machine(pc, flex, or rotary). this stuff might fill them, but nothing by hand will remove swirls or scratches on C5 clearcoat, its too hard.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by EVIL_C5
the only way you are going to remove them is with a machine(pc, flex, or rotary). this stuff might fill them, but nothing by hand will remove swirls or scratches on C5 clearcoat, its too hard.

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Thanks for the responses guys. I guess I'll wait a little longer and schedule a time with my local detailer.
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I posted on the regional board in search of a detailer and got some great info; you may want to do the same.

The post is "Detailing" on the SW board.
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
I posted on the regional board in search of a detailer and got some great info; you may want to do the same.
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Find someone who knows what they are doing with a rotary, and uses quality products.
Beware of your "local detailer".
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Check out the car care section. Lots of good reading. David

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10
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Thanks guys. I wil post in my region. I usually don't get many replies from the Little Rock area though. I'm with you, I don't just choose a local detailer. Instead I researched all I could locally and there is one who seems to be highly professional but you never know until you see their work.
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You can always try Meguairs Scratch X. I've found it safely removes most of the fine scratches without a machine. Sure, buffing is better, but you can only do it so frequently.
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