Swirls

KTP · 08-08-2007, 18:55

Given today was a very sunny day (or morning) i noticed my bonnet is covered in swirls, it looks like its been machine polished or the like, gave a section of it a good rub with some autoglym deep shine but didnt take out any of the marks,
when seen in the sun it looks awful so needing a bit of advice on the best way to try tidy it up.
i was thinking maybe a bit of t-cut may do the trick but i see more and more people are using clay bars, would that maybe be a better solution?
i'd say its needing a layer stripped off then brought back up to a good shine to get rid of the marks. you cant see them normally, only when the suns at its best.

richie · 08-08-2007, 19:08

T cut wax is good, works for me

funkymonkey · 08-08-2007, 19:37

try poorboys ssr 2.5 or ssr2 ( depending on how bad they are )swirl removal polish applied with a german applicator pad you can get it from here works a treat on vag paint takes a bit of rubbing though!!!
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Octygone · 08-08-2007, 19:47

I have just tried Meguiars deep crystal system 1, 2, and 3 it says it removes light swirls and I can well believe it first is a paint cleaner then gloss and finally wax

stevenh · 08-08-2007, 20:19

Autoglym Super Resin Polish is regarded as being not bad for hiding swirls by hand Keith.

But at the end of the day you will only get so good a finish by hand - try and get someone with a Porter Cable to give it a once over to properly remove them.

Or better still - buy one yourself....then lend it to me

sworrall · 09-08-2007, 12:20

as above you really need a machine to remove swirls or hulk hands if no machine. porta cable from the US seems the most popular over on A world for detailers... but there is a UK version being launched in a few months called the ultimate detailing machine. for a full explanation youd be best to do a search on "swirl removal" on the above website but make sure you set aside a few hours to take it all in

You can mask them with a filler like autoglym SRP or megs NXT tech wax but they wont be removed, only filled in for as long as the product stays on the car

a clay bar wont remove swirls by the way. it will only remove surface contaminants and shouldn't take any layers off the clear coat if used properly!

08-08-2007, 18:55	#1
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,394 Thanks: 25 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts	Swirls Given today was a very sunny day (or morning) i noticed my bonnet is covered in swirls, it looks like its been machine polished or the like, gave a section of it a good rub with some autoglym deep shine but didnt take out any of the marks, when seen in the sun it looks awful so needing a bit of advice on the best way to try tidy it up. i was thinking maybe a bit of t-cut may do the trick but i see more and more people are using clay bars, would that maybe be a better solution? i'd say its needing a layer stripped off then brought back up to a good shine to get rid of the marks. you cant see them normally, only when the suns at its best. __________________

08-08-2007, 19:08	#2
richie The Stig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida......not long now. Posts: 2,812 Thanks: 131 Thanked 38 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Swirls T cut wax is good, works for me __________________ Please see my advert in Members Services. Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm, thick in the head

08-08-2007, 19:37	#3
funkymonkey Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 242 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Swirls try poorboys ssr 2.5 or ssr2 ( depending on how bad they are )swirl removal polish applied with a german applicator pad you can get it from here works a treat on vag paint takes a bit of rubbing though!!! Clean Your Car - car care products UK __________________ drive it like you stole it

08-08-2007, 19:47	#4
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,679 Thanks: 180 Thanked 107 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Swirls I have just tried Meguiars deep crystal system 1, 2, and 3 it says it removes light swirls and I can well believe it first is a paint cleaner then gloss and finally wax __________________

08-08-2007, 20:19	#5
stevenh Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 27 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Swirls Autoglym Super Resin Polish is regarded as being not bad for hiding swirls by hand Keith. But at the end of the day you will only get so good a finish by hand - try and get someone with a Porter Cable to give it a once over to properly remove them. Or better still - buy one yourself....then lend it to me __________________

09-08-2007, 12:20	#6
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 688 Thanks: 113 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Swirls as above you really need a machine to remove swirls or hulk hands if no machine. porta cable from the US seems the most popular over on A world for detailers... but there is a UK version being launched in a few months called the ultimate detailing machine. for a full explanation youd be best to do a search on "swirl removal" on the above website but make sure you set aside a few hours to take it all in You can mask them with a filler like autoglym SRP or megs NXT tech wax but they wont be removed, only filled in for as long as the product stays on the car a clay bar wont remove swirls by the way. it will only remove surface contaminants and shouldn't take any layers off the clear coat if used properly! __________________ Skoda Octavia II 2.0 tdi L&K Estate Xenons - Sunroof - Sensors - 17" Pegasus - Island Green - MFD2 - OEM Bluetooth Kit - Colour coded grille flickr Photos

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