Swirly Paint

skodayouth · 03-07-2006, 20:22

Hi Guys,

My Fabia is 6 years old and the paint and body work is in perfect condition......Apart from the Fact that over a year of automatic car washes have made it really swirly, and it's clearly visible in the sunny weather we have been having.

is there anything that will permanantley remove all of the swirls? I have a Rare Hot Chilli Fabia, a colour only avaliable for about 6 months after launch, and it's my cars best feature. It was a carry over from the Felicia

Can anyone reccomend anything or are the swirls here to stay?

Lummox · 03-07-2006, 20:24

A good machine polish with the correct compound should sort it, have a word with a local bodyshop, shouldnt cost much.

Mort · 03-07-2006, 20:24

Professional polish (machine) and never taking it to an automatic car wash again would be your only way I think.

Edit: damn, beaten.

Makefish · 03-07-2006, 20:25

Its either elbow grease (and a considerable amount of it!) or get yourself a PC. Several threads on here about it, but quite honestly there is no better machine for doing what you want coupled with a decent polish Meguires Step 2 Paint Cleaner from Halfords would do the job just nicely

Lummox · 03-07-2006, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

Edit: damn, beaten.

Same answer though so we are agreed.

skodayouth · 03-07-2006, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Its either elbow grease (and a considerable amount of it!) or get yourself a PC. Several threads on here about it, but quite honestly there is no better machine for doing what you want coupled with a decent polish Meguires Step 2 Paint Cleaner from Halfords would do the job just nicely

Well Im glad to hear it can be sorted. At this point I could be cocky and say I allready have a pc, thats what Im typing on

, but Im guessing it's a term your using for something I haven't a clue about

Makefish · 03-07-2006, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodayouth

Well Im glad to hear it can be sorted. At this point I could be cocky and say I allready have a pc, thats what Im typing on

, but Im guessing it's a term your using for something I haven't a clue about

Sorry, it's one of these little blighters.

skodayouth · 03-07-2006, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Sorry, it's one of these little blighters.

Thanks For everyones help, I will post some pics when I'm done

I have never seen another Fabia in Hot chilli, anyone else?

Wardy · 03-07-2006, 21:20

Whereabouts are you?

And a PC (Porter Cable) machine will certainly go most of the way to sorting the swirl problem out. As long as they aren't mega deep swirls that are coming close to going through the clear coat of the paint (not likely really) it'll come up well.

Steve

skodayouth · 03-07-2006, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Whereabouts are you?

And a PC (Porter Cable) machine will certainly go most of the way to sorting the swirl problem out. As long as they aren't mega deep swirls that are coming close to going through the clear coat of the paint (not likely really) it'll come up well.

Steve

Contrary to my profile, I am In Luton, Not the Satan Pit. Though I see how they could be interpreted as the same thing

. I won't be using mechanical car washes again, thats for sure. I never really thought they were that damaging until now when the sun shines on it

Wardy · 03-07-2006, 21:23

Have you got a pic of the car you can post up here?

Steve

skodayouth · 03-07-2006, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Have you got a pic of the car you can post up here?

Steve

Sadly thats the only one I have at the moment, I did have some loveley pics of it somewhere. I will post some pics with the swirly marks, but every time I try I get loads of light in the camera

Wardy · 03-07-2006, 22:36

Yeah, nice colour - like that. And you're right, it is rare - not seen one that colour before. That'll come up really well with a couple of layers of polish via a PC, an application of sealant and finally some wax

Will cost you around £200 all-in to import a PC and get the products you need. May seem a lot but it would easily cost you that to get it sorted professionally I reckon, plus you've then got the kit to do it again. And then there's the satisfaction that it's all your own work when you finish

Steve

Lummox · 03-07-2006, 23:23

I know a good local(ish) to you bodyshop who would sort it out. For less than £200 id say aswell. PM me if you want a number, hes the chap who sprayed my pick up so knows his onions.

chowy · 04-07-2006, 11:56

If you didn't want to spend on a PC, you can always try and mask the swirls by using a Glaze product before using a sealant.

These glazes have filling properties that can smooth over the swirls so you can't see them.

One such product is Meguiars NXT. You may need a few coats before you see the desired effect.

The downside is that within time, the swirls will come back and you need to re-fill it.

Have a look at this post in Detailing World

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4536

03-07-2006, 20:22	#1
skodayouth Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 752 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Swirly Paint Hi Guys, My Fabia is 6 years old and the paint and body work is in perfect condition......Apart from the Fact that over a year of automatic car washes have made it really swirly, and it's clearly visible in the sunny weather we have been having. is there anything that will permanantley remove all of the swirls? I have a Rare Hot Chilli Fabia, a colour only avaliable for about 6 months after launch, and it's my cars best feature. It was a carry over from the Felicia Can anyone reccomend anything or are the swirls here to stay? __________________ Skoda Octava II Estate 1.9DSG Elegance Anthracite Grey Skoda Fabia 3 1.6 Tiptronic Storm Blue Last edited by skodayouth; 03-07-2006 at 20:25.

03-07-2006, 20:24	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,397 Thanks: 19 Thanked 572 Times in 500 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint A good machine polish with the correct compound should sort it, have a word with a local bodyshop, shouldnt cost much. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

03-07-2006, 20:24	#3
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,370 Thanks: 7 Thanked 39 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint Professional polish (machine) and never taking it to an automatic car wash again would be your only way I think. Edit: damn, beaten. __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace. KW v1's next...

03-07-2006, 20:25	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,990 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint Its either elbow grease (and a considerable amount of it!) or get yourself a PC. Several threads on here about it, but quite honestly there is no better machine for doing what you want coupled with a decent polish Meguires Step 2 Paint Cleaner from Halfords would do the job just nicely __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

03-07-2006, 21:20	#9
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,645 Thanks: 373 Thanked 260 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint Whereabouts are you? And a PC (Porter Cable) machine will certainly go most of the way to sorting the swirl problem out. As long as they aren't mega deep swirls that are coming close to going through the clear coat of the paint (not likely really) it'll come up well. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

03-07-2006, 21:23	#11
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,645 Thanks: 373 Thanked 260 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint Have you got a pic of the car you can post up here? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

03-07-2006, 22:36	#13
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,645 Thanks: 373 Thanked 260 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint Yeah, nice colour - like that. And you're right, it is rare - not seen one that colour before. That'll come up really well with a couple of layers of polish via a PC, an application of sealant and finally some wax Will cost you around £200 all-in to import a PC and get the products you need. May seem a lot but it would easily cost you that to get it sorted professionally I reckon, plus you've then got the kit to do it again. And then there's the satisfaction that it's all your own work when you finish Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

03-07-2006, 23:23	#14
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,397 Thanks: 19 Thanked 572 Times in 500 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint I know a good local(ish) to you bodyshop who would sort it out. For less than £200 id say aswell. PM me if you want a number, hes the chap who sprayed my pick up so knows his onions. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

04-07-2006, 11:56	#15
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 736 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Swirly Paint If you didn't want to spend on a PC, you can always try and mask the swirls by using a Glaze product before using a sealant. These glazes have filling properties that can smooth over the swirls so you can't see them. One such product is Meguiars NXT. You may need a few coats before you see the desired effect. The downside is that within time, the swirls will come back and you need to re-fill it. Have a look at this post in Detailing World http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4536 __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

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