Light swirl marks

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Light swirl marks

Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14

I got my car back on Friday and overall the paint looks good. When the car is in the light, I can see swirl marks all over the car where they did a bad job buffing.

What is the best get rid of these? I don't have a buffer.

I do have one of the Prima products but I can't remember which one, lol. Should I get the Prima Swirl?

"Swirl: A special medium abrasive for deeply cleaning paint and safely removing swirl marks without the use of waxes, silicones or fillers. Prima Swirl produces a smooth, swirl-free finish. It is safe and appropriate for all types of paint finishes, including clear-coat and freshly painted surfaces. Can be used by hand or with a machine polisher."
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Postby Mortose » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14

talk to alex with the forester (his user name escapes me) he details cars and should be able to get rid of that for you.

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14

good to know, thanks.
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Postby Huzer » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14

Swirl works ok. Meguiars Ultimate Compound works really well. Prima, I like their glaze (Amigo) and The Banana Gloss wax, but don't "love" their other stuff. The Meguiar correction compounds (like 105, 205, and Ultimate) I've found work great. Start with the least abrasive (in this case, Ultimate) and go from there. A machine would really, really, really help, and you're welcome to borrow mine. The Megs stuff is available at local stores too, so it's easy to find (although I think the 105 and 205 seem to only come in larger (gallon or so) containers). The Megs Swirl X works well too. I removed decent swirls/scratches from the Tundra with that.
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Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14

I talked to my dad and he says he has a buffer. He say it is a 9" but I'm not sure what brand, I'll get it tonight. What kind of pad should I get?
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[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Postby Shadowden » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14

Dpends on what product you are using. If you are eliminating swirl, then probably a light to medium cut foam pad with the appropirate prouct. If you are using the Prima series, then you would need to follow up with a light cut pad with "Finish". People rave about Menzerna products. Apparently thy break down as you use them, so the same product covers a broader spectrum of polishing needs. Not sure how that works exactly.

Is your Dad's buffer a random orbital? I haven't dealt with a non-RO buffer.

http://www.menzernausa.com/menzerna-automotive.htm

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Postby Dwduc » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14

You are welcome to borrow my cyclo also. They are supposed to be awesome at swirl removal. I have pads but no compound.

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:14

My dad said his buffer is a random orbital, It wasn't where he thought it was when we looked last night. I'm going to look again tonight.

Dw, if I can't find my dad's than I may borrow yours thanks.
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Postby _AlexTM » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:14

If you need help shoot me a PM
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Postby The Driver » Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:14

_AlexTM wrote:If you need help shoot me a PM


Are you for hire?

Please PM, if you are!

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Postby kingtut » Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:14

Sounds like you have some accessible resources at your finger tips Chris. I'd let any one of them rub my whip down, in a purely mechanical sense of course. Different strokes for different folks but it also boils down to polisher and polishing/application...not 100% product. But all essential variables for ridding your ride of swirls.
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Postby The Driver » Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:14

_AlexTM wrote:If you need help shoot me a PM


Alex, got your PM, but for whatever reason my attempts to reply have not worked.

please text @720.400.5028 when you read this.

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