Removing swirl marks?
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Melting Slicks
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Removing swirl marks?
I have tried using color restorer, scratch remover, etc, but it does not take out the swirl marks on the car. the paint is in good condition except for the swirls. Is there a way to remove these? would adding another coat of clearcoat the car help?
Safety Car
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You can pay a professional to remove them or you can invest in a Porter Cable 7424 random orbital buffer.
Here is an article on the PC: http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=47
Here's an article on how to fully detail your paint: http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=28
Here is an article on the PC: http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=47
Here's an article on how to fully detail your paint: http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=28
Safety Car
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NXT and Zaino's do not leave swirl marks at all. I have tried both and both are great. I have went to Zaion's because of the more optical look it gives on reflection. You must not go in a circular motion. Back and forth on the hood, roof, and lift. Up and down motion on the sides and doors. Put as think of a coat on possible too. Anyway, that is my $65.27 worth of an opinion. 
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Originally Posted by iceman_t1
I've got a black car and swirl marks would drive me absolutely nuts if it weren't for Zymol. When used as recommended, no swirl marks. Give it a try.
and follow up with Novus # 1 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=879817
Melting Slicks
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~One man’s opinion / observations ~
The products you are quoting (NXT, Zymol, and Zanio all contain fillers) that mask swirl marks but do not remove them (Z5 will only hide minor swirl marks)
A product applied over a properly prepared surface will only reflect what is underneath it.
85% prep, 5% product, 5% application methodology and the balance is in the ‘guy’ of the beholder
~Hope this helps ~
* justadumbarchitect so I question everything *
Experience unshared is knowledge wasted…/ Jon
The products you are quoting (NXT, Zymol, and Zanio all contain fillers) that mask swirl marks but do not remove them (Z5 will only hide minor swirl marks)
A product applied over a properly prepared surface will only reflect what is underneath it.
85% prep, 5% product, 5% application methodology and the balance is in the ‘guy’ of the beholder
~Hope this helps ~
* justadumbarchitect so I question everything *
Experience unshared is knowledge wasted…/ Jon
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Safety Car
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THANK YOU! It has very little to do with what last step product you put on your paint. That's only what people say when they don't know how to properly prep their finish. You need to properly clean and polish your paint before you worry about what wax/sealant to use on it.
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Removing Swirls
Check out CMA's problem solving section for their step-by-step process and product recommendations for removing swirls. I've used the Menzerna stuff and it does work to remove the swirls, not just hide them. The URL is http://www.properautocare.com/problemsolving.html