Can paint detailing prevent paint swirls, any recommendation

[dank]

I have just picked up my 2016 C63 AMG estate in Brilliant blue and the paint work is perfect, obviously! I am aware that these deep, darker shades of blue can easily swirl, and scratch over time, so my mind has turned to possible detailing to protect the paint. Not knowing anything at all about the world of detailing, can anyone let me know if this is the way to go in order to protect the paint. I am not into wraps btw.

Any recommendations for reputable, good detailers in Essex and aprox costs to get work done to protect the paint.

thanks

[anonymous-user]

It can remove swirls, it won't stop you getting more though. That will he down to your cleaning regime.
Best detailer in Essex is Daryl at Offset Detailing.

[dank]

ah ok, it's currently swirl free and perfect.

Cleaning regime will be two bucket method, no pressure washing either.

So is there no actual prevention of swirls, apart from how you wash it, no coating that can be applied, PPF i am not keen on, as it would have to be the whole car

[Wooda80]

Isn't that Cavansite Blue? Otherwise mischieviously called Caravansite Blue?

( Nice car and a good colour - no offence intended )

[Blue62]

dank said:

ah ok, it's currently swirl free and perfect.

Cleaning regime will be two bucket method, no pressure washing either.

So is there no actual prevention of swirls, apart from how you wash it, no coating that can be applied, PPF i am not keen on, as it would have to be the whole car

i had my car ceramic coated from new, it's Daytona grey and I've still picked up some swirling when I removed some bird sh*t that had started to bake. I don't think a jet wash will harm your paint and have never had a problem myself.

[dibblecorse]

Call Stuart at http://www.auto-genie.co.uk/ he will have all your answers and advise accordingly, Chelmsford based.

[steveo3002]

yeah someone charging ££££ will tell you what you need to hear

takes more than just 2 buckets to keep a car mint ...whats the beef with jet washing it can remove alot of the dirt before touching it with a mitt so its a good thing , need to look at how you dry it too , i feel most of my swirling comes from drying

basically everything mitt or towel that touches the car has the potential to mark it

[deebs]

Have a look at the forensic detailing channel on YouTube , he does some pretty in depth how to/guides and product reviews/best of.

[alexpie90]

Get it coated with Feynlab self heal. A good detailer will be able to apply it for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WehEd0kK4eY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqA9aIBNvQE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIYnO-PzzLc

[dank]

Wooda80 said:

Isn't that Cavansite Blue? Otherwise mischieviously called Caravansite Blue?

( Nice car and a good colour - no offence intended )

nope it's brilliant blue metallic, in a dark subway

[Gio G]

I suspect even the most careful person cannot avoid getting some swirl marks on a car, it is just a matter of limiting them by employing good practices.

My OCD over the years means I now generally buy lighter coloured cars, however the reward from something dark and swirl free is stunning, achieving/maintaining them is PITA! unless you have endless time on your hands..

G