Micro-Scratches
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Get your self a pc orbital buffer and some decent compound.
Loads of advice here m8
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Autonotiv,
Most brands have scratch remover products, Mothers have and Meguiars have Scratch X.
Whatever you use, the pressure you apply it with has a direct effect on how much clear coat is removed. If the swirls are light then use light pressure until they have gone.
If they are only fine swirl marks, you may be able to cover them with a sealer glaze such as Mothers Stage 2 or similar Meguiars.
Kev
Most brands have scratch remover products, Mothers have and Meguiars have Scratch X.
Whatever you use, the pressure you apply it with has a direct effect on how much clear coat is removed. If the swirls are light then use light pressure until they have gone.
If they are only fine swirl marks, you may be able to cover them with a sealer glaze such as Mothers Stage 2 or similar Meguiars.
Kev
Hiding swirls through hand polishing:
Swirls can be visually hid by polishing the surface with a mild polish. This rounds off the top edge of the swirl, robbing sunlight of a sharp edge to cause a reflection. When you buff off the polishing residues, fillers will stay in the depressions. Finish by applying your favorite wax or paint sealant. This will hold the fillers in place, cosmetically hiding swirls and minor paint blemishes. Polishing also restores surface gloss and prepares the surface for waxing. This procedure does not remove the swirl. Swirls may be visible in certain light conditions (fluorescent lamps are ruthlessly revealing) and will reappear as the wax ages. That said, most people will look at your car and think it's flawless.
Before you start:
Before polishing, it's a good idea to check for paint contamination. This is easily done by placing your hand inside a plastic sandwich bag and running your fingertips over the surface. If the paint is rough or gritty, consider using a clay bar before trying to remove swirls. This step is optional but worth the extra effort. Hand polishing will not remove rough, gritty paint contamination. If your car's paint surface is smooth, proceed with polishing.
Products required:
* A mild polish such as , Meguiar's No.9 Swirl Remover or sirl free polish. for deeper swirls try Meguiars dual action cleaner polish it utilises diminishing abbrasives which breakdown as you work the product.
* A Microfiber or Terry Applicator Pad.
* A Microfiber or Terry detailing cloth.
* Your favorite wax or paint sealant.
Procedure:
* Work on a 18 to 24 square inch area, out of direct sunlight.
* Apply polish to a Microfiber or Terry Applicator Pad or directly on the paint. This is a personal preference. If applying polish to the applicator pad, I use a liberal, Quarter-size amount of product. If applying to the paint, I apply a couple of 8 inch long lines of polish.
* Using a moderate pressure, work the polish over the paint using back-and-forth motions. Polish in a side-to-side motion and then in an up-and-down motion until the polish is almost dry.
* Wipe off polish residues using a clean Microfiber or Terry detailing cloth.
* Continue working in 18 to 24 square inch areas until the complete panel or vehicle is polished.
* Follow immediately with your favorite wax or paint sealant to protect and seal the finish.
Note: There is a debate over what category of wax or paint sealant to use after polishing. Purists feel you should follow polishing with a pure wax or paint sealant. They feel one-step, cleaner/waxes or cleaner/ sealants remove some of the fillers left in the etched lines defeating some of the purpose of polishing. Manufacturers of one-step products insist that using their product after polishing compliments the previous polishing step and provides additional gloss enhancement.
Buff off polish residues.
From my experience, on solid black or red vehicles, I prefer to follow polishing with a pure wax or paint sealant. On any other color, I can't discern a difference between using a pure wax or a one-step product.
contact via our website if you need further help
Cheers
Nick
Swirls can be visually hid by polishing the surface with a mild polish. This rounds off the top edge of the swirl, robbing sunlight of a sharp edge to cause a reflection. When you buff off the polishing residues, fillers will stay in the depressions. Finish by applying your favorite wax or paint sealant. This will hold the fillers in place, cosmetically hiding swirls and minor paint blemishes. Polishing also restores surface gloss and prepares the surface for waxing. This procedure does not remove the swirl. Swirls may be visible in certain light conditions (fluorescent lamps are ruthlessly revealing) and will reappear as the wax ages. That said, most people will look at your car and think it's flawless.
Before you start:
Before polishing, it's a good idea to check for paint contamination. This is easily done by placing your hand inside a plastic sandwich bag and running your fingertips over the surface. If the paint is rough or gritty, consider using a clay bar before trying to remove swirls. This step is optional but worth the extra effort. Hand polishing will not remove rough, gritty paint contamination. If your car's paint surface is smooth, proceed with polishing.
Products required:
* A mild polish such as , Meguiar's No.9 Swirl Remover or sirl free polish. for deeper swirls try Meguiars dual action cleaner polish it utilises diminishing abbrasives which breakdown as you work the product.
* A Microfiber or Terry Applicator Pad.
* A Microfiber or Terry detailing cloth.
* Your favorite wax or paint sealant.
Procedure:
* Work on a 18 to 24 square inch area, out of direct sunlight.
* Apply polish to a Microfiber or Terry Applicator Pad or directly on the paint. This is a personal preference. If applying polish to the applicator pad, I use a liberal, Quarter-size amount of product. If applying to the paint, I apply a couple of 8 inch long lines of polish.
* Using a moderate pressure, work the polish over the paint using back-and-forth motions. Polish in a side-to-side motion and then in an up-and-down motion until the polish is almost dry.
* Wipe off polish residues using a clean Microfiber or Terry detailing cloth.
* Continue working in 18 to 24 square inch areas until the complete panel or vehicle is polished.
* Follow immediately with your favorite wax or paint sealant to protect and seal the finish.
Note: There is a debate over what category of wax or paint sealant to use after polishing. Purists feel you should follow polishing with a pure wax or paint sealant. They feel one-step, cleaner/waxes or cleaner/ sealants remove some of the fillers left in the etched lines defeating some of the purpose of polishing. Manufacturers of one-step products insist that using their product after polishing compliments the previous polishing step and provides additional gloss enhancement.
Buff off polish residues.
From my experience, on solid black or red vehicles, I prefer to follow polishing with a pure wax or paint sealant. On any other color, I can't discern a difference between using a pure wax or a one-step product.
contact via our website if you need further help
Cheers
Nick
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