Frequency...?
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Intermediate
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From: Dallas Texas
Frequency...?
I just washed, dried, used Swirl remover, Pinnacle Advanced Polish, Blackfire sealant and Blackfire Sun Ivory wax. Car is popping. But how often should I plan to repeat this procedure? I don't want to cut too much into the clear coat if there's no benefit.
Burning Brakes
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From: Great River NY
Depending on how much it is exposed to the weather, probably about twice a year. Swirl removal may not be necessary each time, and polishing can be kept to a minimum if the paint is nice. A quick detail spray once a week or after washing will keep it looking good.
Check out Autogeek's website; lots of good info there.
Check out Autogeek's website; lots of good info there.
Instructor
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
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From: Dallas Texas
Worth every drop of sweat, no doubt! But what happens when I get a swirl or two after next weekend's wash? Or in a month or two after another 10 washes? Not really necessary to pull out the FLEX for and do an entire body detail, but what can I use to touch it up in between thorough detail jobs?? Just a standard spray detailer with microfiber?
Drifting
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From: Brentwood CA
Worth every drop of sweat, no doubt! But what happens when I get a swirl or two after next weekend's wash? Or in a month or two after another 10 washes? Not really necessary to pull out the FLEX for and do an entire body detail, but what can I use to touch it up in between thorough detail jobs?? Just a standard spray detailer with microfiber?
Safety Car
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From: San Marcos CA
I moderate the amount of work by maybe just repolishing just a couple of sections when it is time to rewax the car. And to repeat, just a polish using softer foam pads on the upper half of the car where you can see the defects more. The compound mainly comes out to fix an individual spot/scratch or of course on other cars that haven't been corrected yet.
that said, I expect some amount of swirls to reoccur on my cars because I feel that the extra time spent on washing excessively carefully takes more time than spending time to hit the car once or twice a year with M205. Don't get me wrong, I still use a foam gun, two bucket wash, and a cordless leaf blower to minimize abrasive contact, but I also drive my cars in all conditions and deal with large amounts of dirt.
that said, I expect some amount of swirls to reoccur on my cars because I feel that the extra time spent on washing excessively carefully takes more time than spending time to hit the car once or twice a year with M205. Don't get me wrong, I still use a foam gun, two bucket wash, and a cordless leaf blower to minimize abrasive contact, but I also drive my cars in all conditions and deal with large amounts of dirt.
Former Vendor
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From: South Florida
Study good washing and drying techniques. This is where swirls are most often added and then need polishing to remove. Once you learn good techniques you can go longer and longer between heavy detailing sessions. Also consider using a spray wax or booster after washing (often while drying) to also extend the life of the protection you applied.
