Best way to Eliminate/Reduce Swirl Marks

whitethunder46 · 04-10-2006, 07:02 AM

Yea, read title.

Is there a certain wax that works best, something special that should be done?

I spray detail my car about once a week when weather is nice, wax about every 2 months.

yeayea0 · 04-10-2006, 08:45 AM

If you really wanna get rid of the swirl marks there is only one way to do it...buy a Porter Cable and use a swirl remover (Like poorboys) followed by a wax. That's a lot of money so I suppose you could just use an OC brand (like meguiar's) swirl remover and do it by hand but it will be far less sufficient and will just be filling in the marks temporarily.

Check out autogeek.net there's a lot of good info over there

whitethunder46 · 04-10-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by yeayea0

If you really wanna get rid of the swirl marks there is only one way to do it...buy a Porter Cable and use a swirl remover (Like poorboys) followed by a wax. That's a lot of money so I suppose you could just use an OC brand (like meguiar's) swirl remover and do it by hand but it will be far less sufficient and will just be filling in the marks temporarily.

Check out autogeek.net there's a lot of good info over there

I have a Craftsman 10" waxer/buffer/polisher, so where can I get a swirl remover?

yeayea0 · 04-10-2006, 03:02 PM

I personally use and love Poorboys....if you choose this use 2.5 with a Light cutting pad followed by 1 with a polishing pad. It will work wonders on ur paint. You can get it at autogeek.com

DarkShadow04 · 04-10-2006, 03:04 PM

dont use detail wax in a circle use it in lines

*03gtmustang* · 04-10-2006, 05:15 PM

http://www.dndgarage.net/howtodetailyourcar.htm

jeredan2003 · 04-10-2006, 05:19 PM

go to the autogeek website and order all their pads. claybar, polish, glaze, sealant, and some good wax should do it.

MattJ · 04-10-2006, 05:31 PM

theres a sticky at the top of this forum for questions like yours...
http://www.mustangboards.com/show-sh...ing-links.html

mcmmotorsports · 04-10-2006, 05:54 PM

My personal favorite just for what you described.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...&threadid=2965

I love my Meguiars Professional products. :clap:

*madmatt* · 04-12-2006, 05:35 AM

Very good links. I need a porter cable...wheres my to buy list, its been quite some time since I bought something thanks to trying to pay this pig off...

RFoy80 · 04-12-2006, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports

My personal favorite just for what you described.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...&threadid=2965

I love my Meguiars Professional products. :clap:

Mike, I use the same stuff. Wash, clay, #83, #80, and NXT Wax and your paint will be looking really good.

mcmmotorsports · 04-12-2006, 07:06 AM

May have to update my process. I am in the middle of watching a video by Mike Phillips and the Corvette he is working on looked worse than my car. He is only doing the #80, then the NXT. Skips right over the #83. I will let you know.

swervo · 04-12-2006, 07:27 AM

Yes, definitely follow what these guys said. Buy a PC and get a good polish with the right pads, then use a good wax as your LSP. Another good site to check out is www.autopia.org They are the detailing gurus. Just ask a question and they'll help you out.

RFoy80 · 04-12-2006, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports

May have to update my process. I am in the middle of watching a video by Mike Phillips and the Corvette he is working on looked worse than my car. He is only doing the #80, then the NXT. Skips right over the #83. I will let you know.

Yeah, but the #83 isn't going to hurt. The #80 isn't quite as agressive as the #83 I thought

mcmmotorsports · 04-12-2006, 09:23 AM

That is correct, the #83 is more agressive. That's why I may just use the #80.
The Vette in the video has far more imperfections in the paint than my Stang. If he can make it "Show Car Perfect" with #80, then I should be able to do the same. Now, keep in mind, I have watched the whole DVD. He may come back in the next chapter and say the the #80 wasn't enough. Doubt it, but you never know. Needless to say, just ordered some more pads from ADS.:clap:

mcmmotorsports · 04-12-2006, 04:13 PM

Here is a screen capture from the DVD I am watching. Left side is untouched, right side has been treated with Meguiars Scratch X, Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze and NXT all by hand.

RFoy80 · 04-13-2006, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports

Here is a screen capture from the DVD I am watching. Left side is untouched, right side has been treated with Meguiars Scratch X, Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze and NXT all by hand.

Yeah, that scratch X is good stuff. It will cut through anything

mcmmotorsports · 04-13-2006, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RFoy80

Yeah, that scratch X is good stuff. It will cut through anything

Yeah, especially if you use it with a Rotary.

whitethunder46 · 04-13-2006, 06:39 PM

I looked at that Scratch X. Can I use that instead of Meguiars #80 or#83? then after the Scratch X, wax it with NXT???

Also on that scratch X it said use by hand, can I just use my waxer/buffer?

mcmmotorsports · 04-14-2006, 03:40 AM

The original Scratch X is designed to be used by hand only. HOWEVER, they have recently reformulated it to be used with a machine. Read the instructions on yours and it will let you know which product you have.
#83 is more aggressive than the Scratch X, not much, but a little bit. I would say #80 is not as aggressive as Scratch X but since it can be used by machine, some may get better results with it. I have all three. Scratch X is AMAZING on some deeper scratches if you use it properly. Using it properly is the key. I thought I needed #83, #80 then #21 on my car, but after viewing a recent video, I can skip the #83 and go right with the #80.
Hope this helps.

*madmatt* · 04-14-2006, 05:08 AM

Mike I REALLY need to drive up there one day for a class in detailing...and to drive (or at least ride) in that gorgeous car of yours.

mcmmotorsports · 04-14-2006, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by madmatt

Mike I REALLY need to drive up there one day for a class in detailing...and to drive (or at least ride) in that gorgeous car of yours.

Matt, you are only about 5 hours away. We can definately make it happen.
I would let you drive it too.

*madmatt* · 04-14-2006, 05:26 AM

Maybe sometime this summer we can plan a get together with me and swervo and some of the other local stangs. Come to think of it, Hot Rods power tour is coming to columbia sometime in June I think....hmmm

04-10-2006, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	Best way to Eliminate/Reduce Swirl Marks Yea, read title. Is there a certain wax that works best, something special that should be done? I spray detail my car about once a week when weather is nice, wax about every 2 months. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

04-10-2006, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
yeayea0 01 Cobra Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 77	If you really wanna get rid of the swirl marks there is only one way to do it...buy a Porter Cable and use a swirl remover (Like poorboys) followed by a wax. That's a lot of money so I suppose you could just use an OC brand (like meguiar's) swirl remover and do it by hand but it will be far less sufficient and will just be filling in the marks temporarily. Check out autogeek.net there's a lot of good info over there __________________ 01 True Blue Cobra -Slp catback -BBK fl headers and h-pipe -K&N CAI -SCT 2 tuner -Procharger P1-SC at 8# -Aviator pump -4.10 gears

04-10-2006, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
yeayea0 01 Cobra Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 77	I personally use and love Poorboys....if you choose this use 2.5 with a Light cutting pad followed by 1 with a polishing pad. It will work wonders on ur paint. You can get it at autogeek.com __________________ 01 True Blue Cobra -Slp catback -BBK fl headers and h-pipe -K&N CAI -SCT 2 tuner -Procharger P1-SC at 8# -Aviator pump -4.10 gears

04-10-2006, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
DarkShadow04 beast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 500	dont use detail wax in a circle use it in lines __________________

04-10-2006, 05:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
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04-10-2006, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	go to the autogeek website and order all their pads. claybar, polish, glaze, sealant, and some good wax should do it. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new

04-10-2006, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	theres a sticky at the top of this forum for questions like yours... http://www.mustangboards.com/show-sh...ing-links.html __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

04-10-2006, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
mcmmotorsports One Bad Mother Trucker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 2,781	My personal favorite just for what you described. http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...&threadid=2965 I love my Meguiars Professional products. :clap: __________________

04-12-2006, 05:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Very good links. I need a porter cable...wheres my to buy list, its been quite some time since I bought something thanks to trying to pay this pig off... __________________ RPMPlanets

04-12-2006, 07:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
mcmmotorsports One Bad Mother Trucker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 2,781	May have to update my process. I am in the middle of watching a video by Mike Phillips and the Corvette he is working on looked worse than my car. He is only doing the #80, then the NXT. Skips right over the #83. I will let you know. __________________

04-12-2006, 07:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
swervo Can you hear me now? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 911	Yes, definitely follow what these guys said. Buy a PC and get a good polish with the right pads, then use a good wax as your LSP. Another good site to check out is www.autopia.org They are the detailing gurus. Just ask a question and they'll help you out. __________________ 2004 Black Mach 1 HP Twin 57mm turbo kit tuned by Modular Powerhouse 460rwhp/479rwtq at 7lbs with 10* of timing on a stock block

04-12-2006, 09:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
mcmmotorsports One Bad Mother Trucker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 2,781	That is correct, the #83 is more agressive. That's why I may just use the #80. The Vette in the video has far more imperfections in the paint than my Stang. If he can make it "Show Car Perfect" with #80, then I should be able to do the same. Now, keep in mind, I have watched the whole DVD. He may come back in the next chapter and say the the #80 wasn't enough. Doubt it, but you never know. Needless to say, just ordered some more pads from ADS.:clap: __________________

04-13-2006, 06:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I looked at that Scratch X. Can I use that instead of Meguiars #80 or#83? then after the Scratch X, wax it with NXT??? Also on that scratch X it said use by hand, can I just use my waxer/buffer? __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

04-14-2006, 03:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
mcmmotorsports One Bad Mother Trucker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 2,781	The original Scratch X is designed to be used by hand only. HOWEVER, they have recently reformulated it to be used with a machine. Read the instructions on yours and it will let you know which product you have. #83 is more aggressive than the Scratch X, not much, but a little bit. I would say #80 is not as aggressive as Scratch X but since it can be used by machine, some may get better results with it. I have all three. Scratch X is AMAZING on some deeper scratches if you use it properly. Using it properly is the key. I thought I needed #83, #80 then #21 on my car, but after viewing a recent video, I can skip the #83 and go right with the #80. Hope this helps. __________________

04-14-2006, 05:08 AM	#21 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Mike I REALLY need to drive up there one day for a class in detailing...and to drive (or at least ride) in that gorgeous car of yours. __________________ RPMPlanets

04-14-2006, 05:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Maybe sometime this summer we can plan a get together with me and swervo and some of the other local stangs. Come to think of it, Hot Rods power tour is coming to columbia sometime in June I think....hmmm