Octy II Race Blue - swirl marks

Flanno · 29-01-2007, 22:00

Only had cars with non metallic paint till now.
Can anyone tell me if the clearcoat on the Octy II in race blue is prone to picking up swirl marks (spider webbing) ? I just got my car the other day and it's not bright enough to tell if the dealer managed to screw up the pain when dewaxing the car. Hopefully not as the showroom model looked pretty spot on. But I get the impression the metallic does not reflect swirl marks as easily.

FinerDetails · 03-02-2007, 08:36

to test you need contrast. Either at night, orin a garage dark area, then shine a bright light on the paint, look around the light for any defects.

Flanno · 03-02-2007, 11:14

Well I have the car now and the garage seemed to do ok prepping it. No noticeable swirls in normal bright sunlight. And the metallic finish at least makes them harder to pick up then my last vRS which was red, non metallic. This means no need for me to use Scratch X when detailing. To be honest the swirls would probably show up under a halogen but not that obsessed I would even loook. Thanks for the help.

Mark raw · 12-02-2007, 09:38

I think ever single paint finish in the world will have swirl marks no matter how hard you try. Mine is burnt orange but had the jewelultra applied to it so now can not wax, polish or use any other compund on it. However the finish is great but not without swirl marks.

des_pd_ tdi · 12-02-2007, 11:16

Swirl marks are caused by grit on your sponge when washing, you can polish these out using a number of various products, won't go into that now but you can prevent swirl marks.

Use two buckets on with shampoo and a wash mitt, not a sponge as these trap grit.

In the second bucket fill this with warm water and put agrit guard in the bottom of the bucket, this bucket should be used to rinse out your wash mitt, you can also rub the mitt agaisnt the grit guard to remove, well grit.

The grit stays at the bottom of the bucket and is not transferred back onto the car. Also when washing do not use a circular motion, just a gentle back and forth motion. Also try not to use a chamois, 100% towels will do fine.

Des

mattbeef · 12-02-2007, 13:16

As des has just said to have a swirl free car takes time and money.
Detailing word is a sight that i have just joined and i know its going to be bad as ill be spending daft money on cleaning products

des_pd_ tdi · 12-02-2007, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

As des has just said to have a swirl free car takes time and money.
Detailing word is a sight that i have just joined and i know its going to be bad as ill be spending daft money on cleaning products

Once the detailing world has you, you cannot escape, no matter how hard you try!

Des

29-01-2007, 22:00	#1
Flanno Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Octy II Race Blue - swirl marks Only had cars with non metallic paint till now. Can anyone tell me if the clearcoat on the Octy II in race blue is prone to picking up swirl marks (spider webbing) ? I just got my car the other day and it's not bright enough to tell if the dealer managed to screw up the pain when dewaxing the car. Hopefully not as the showroom model looked pretty spot on. But I get the impression the metallic does not reflect swirl marks as easily.

03-02-2007, 08:36	#2
FinerDetails Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octy II Race Blue - swirl marks to test you need contrast. Either at night, orin a garage dark area, then shine a bright light on the paint, look around the light for any defects.

03-02-2007, 11:14	#3
Flanno Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Octy II Race Blue - swirl marks Well I have the car now and the garage seemed to do ok prepping it. No noticeable swirls in normal bright sunlight. And the metallic finish at least makes them harder to pick up then my last vRS which was red, non metallic. This means no need for me to use Scratch X when detailing. To be honest the swirls would probably show up under a halogen but not that obsessed I would even loook. Thanks for the help.

12-02-2007, 09:38	#4
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octy II Race Blue - swirl marks I think ever single paint finish in the world will have swirl marks no matter how hard you try. Mine is burnt orange but had the jewelultra applied to it so now can not wax, polish or use any other compund on it. However the finish is great but not without swirl marks.

12-02-2007, 11:16	#5
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 717 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Octy II Race Blue - swirl marks Swirl marks are caused by grit on your sponge when washing, you can polish these out using a number of various products, won't go into that now but you can prevent swirl marks. Use two buckets on with shampoo and a wash mitt, not a sponge as these trap grit. In the second bucket fill this with warm water and put agrit guard in the bottom of the bucket, this bucket should be used to rinse out your wash mitt, you can also rub the mitt agaisnt the grit guard to remove, well grit. The grit stays at the bottom of the bucket and is not transferred back onto the car. Also when washing do not use a circular motion, just a gentle back and forth motion. Also try not to use a chamois, 100% towels will do fine. Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

12-02-2007, 13:16	#6
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Octy II Race Blue - swirl marks As des has just said to have a swirl free car takes time and money. Detailing word is a sight that i have just joined and i know its going to be bad as ill be spending daft money on cleaning products __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

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