First time buffing car
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Instructor
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From: Spring Texas
First time buffing car
I bought a 03 Black Z06 and never realized how hard it was to keep the car looking good. I had the car detailed and they got rid of the swirl marks and spider web look. Now i decided to was the car again and the spider web line started to show back up.
So what i am asking some of the pros at detailing their cars is: what do i need to get rid of swirl marks and spider web lines? (buffer, wax, etc.....) How do i go about buffing the car without damaging the paint? (detailed step by step) Also, how do i keep this from happening over and over?
Thanks in advance.
So what i am asking some of the pros at detailing their cars is: what do i need to get rid of swirl marks and spider web lines? (buffer, wax, etc.....) How do i go about buffing the car without damaging the paint? (detailed step by step) Also, how do i keep this from happening over and over?
Thanks in advance.
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Its impossible to properly explain how to buff paint over the internet. Its really something that you need hands on training for. Or MANY hours of experimenting. There are a couple reasons why your swirls may be reappearing. 1- the detail shop used glazes/ fillers to hide the imperfections and the fillers and finally being removed revealing the old imperfections. 2- your washing technique may need some tweaking. Here is a pretty good video on how to properly wash your car, http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...your+car&hl=en
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St. Jude Donor '09
I live very close to Spring.......
Bring your car by my house and I'll show you what you'll need to have and do to keep your black paint looking great ........
PM me.......
Bring your car by my house and I'll show you what you'll need to have and do to keep your black paint looking great ........
PM me.......
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We offer many products and buffers in kit form that will help you in your quest to polish properly and safely. You will need to spend some money initially but well worth the rewards. Here is a couple suggestions but call us to help further.
Buffer -- Flex, Griots or PC-XP
Polishes -- Menzerna SIP and Nano polishes
Pads -- LC orange (2), white (2), grey (1) and blue (1)
Buffer -- Flex, Griots or PC-XP
Polishes -- Menzerna SIP and Nano polishes
Pads -- LC orange (2), white (2), grey (1) and blue (1)
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From: Downers Grove IL
St. Jude Donor '15
I bought a 03 Black Z06 and never realized how hard it was to keep the car looking good. I had the car detailed and they got rid of the swirl marks and spider web look. Now i decided to was the car again and the spider web line started to show back up.
So what i am asking some of the pros at detailing their cars is: what do i need to get rid of swirl marks and spider web lines? (buffer, wax, etc.....) How do i go about buffing the car without damaging the paint? (detailed step by step) Also, how do i keep this from happening over and over?
Thanks in advance.
So what i am asking some of the pros at detailing their cars is: what do i need to get rid of swirl marks and spider web lines? (buffer, wax, etc.....) How do i go about buffing the car without damaging the paint? (detailed step by step) Also, how do i keep this from happening over and over?
Thanks in advance.
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For some help on polishing your vehicle I would highly recommend reading our Detailing Guide and the Professional Detailer - Corvette detail. This professional detail gives in depth advice on Corvette's and has tons of great info.
For some recommendations I really like the Flex XC 3401 VRG and the Porter Cable 7424XP Random Orbital Buffer. These buffers are safe and easy to use for any detailer.
The Menzerna Super Intensive Polish PO83 - 32 oz and the Menzerna PO106FA Nano Polish (Super Finish) - 16 oz are a great combination to use with those buffers. This combination is great on these harder clear coats and should help you permanently remove those imperfections, especially if you use the buffer.
If you have any other questions please let me know I'd be happy to help.
Greg @ DI
For some recommendations I really like the Flex XC 3401 VRG and the Porter Cable 7424XP Random Orbital Buffer. These buffers are safe and easy to use for any detailer.
The Menzerna Super Intensive Polish PO83 - 32 oz and the Menzerna PO106FA Nano Polish (Super Finish) - 16 oz are a great combination to use with those buffers. This combination is great on these harder clear coats and should help you permanently remove those imperfections, especially if you use the buffer.
If you have any other questions please let me know I'd be happy to help.
Greg @ DI
Drifting
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From: allentown nj
Great offer from a super nice guy 
a no brainer imho seeing is be leaving
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I bought a 03 Black Z06 and never realized how hard it was to keep the car looking good. I had the car detailed and they got rid of the swirl marks and spider web look. Now i decided to was the car again and the spider web line started to show back up.
So what i am asking some of the pros at detailing their cars is: what do i need to get rid of swirl marks and spider web lines? (buffer, wax, etc.....) How do i go about buffing the car without damaging the paint? (detailed step by step) Also, how do i keep this from happening over and over?
Thanks in advance.
So what i am asking some of the pros at detailing their cars is: what do i need to get rid of swirl marks and spider web lines? (buffer, wax, etc.....) How do i go about buffing the car without damaging the paint? (detailed step by step) Also, how do i keep this from happening over and over?
Thanks in advance.
Its impossible to properly explain how to buff paint over the internet. Its really something that you need hands on training for. Or MANY hours of experimenting. There are a couple reasons why your swirls may be reappearing. 1- the detail shop used glazes/ fillers to hide the imperfections and the fillers and finally being removed revealing the old imperfections. 2- your washing technique may need some tweaking. Here is a pretty good video on how to properly wash your car, http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...your+car&hl=en
(after you teach me something about polishers.. )So now my dilema is do I go out and buy all of this **** or just keep doing things the old way?? Since I have 65 coupe (base coat/clear coat) and a newer 08 which I hear has a very hard clear what the hell do I get???
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The most important thing is to wash the car right. To use two grit guard buckets. One with clean water, the other with car soap. Apply no pressure. Use a groute sponge (Even Paul Dalton uses it**). Take your time. Use 3M 1200,1500, 200 Rubbing compund then 3m Swirl Remover. After this polish, then seal then wax.
