Swirl Marks
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momo.75
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it depends on how much time and money you want to invest. I use Griot's Garage clay bar, then machine polish with my Porter Cable polisher for swirl marks. Than finish up with either the Best of Show wax or the pure carnuba paste wax.
If you don't want to get involved with all that, Mother's and Meguiar's both make swirl mark removal liquid polishes. They are cheaper and the quality is relative. Just make sure after you polish to add a coat of wax. :artist:
If you don't want to get involved with all that, Mother's and Meguiar's both make swirl mark removal liquid polishes. They are cheaper and the quality is relative. Just make sure after you polish to add a coat of wax. :artist:
waskillywabbit
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DITTO
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I use a Craftsman Orbital buffer and first use Meguires paint and clearcoat cleaner, followed by Meguires polish, followed by Miguires swirl mark remover, followed by Mothers clear coat scratch remover, followed by a high quality wax like Zymol.
Some steps you can skip based on the damage to the paint. The polish followed by a good wax with a good buffer will usually take care of most of it. All of this stuff is available at your local car parts store.
Always make sure you remove ALL dirt and dust from the vehicle before using any of this stuff!
Always wash you vehicle with high quality automotive soap with a very soft wash mit and rinse the mit often while washing. I use a new soft set of bath towels to dry. I use a separate mit for the Tires and wheel wells than I do for the painted body surfaces.
Some steps you can skip based on the damage to the paint. The polish followed by a good wax with a good buffer will usually take care of most of it. All of this stuff is available at your local car parts store.
Always make sure you remove ALL dirt and dust from the vehicle before using any of this stuff!
Always wash you vehicle with high quality automotive soap with a very soft wash mit and rinse the mit often while washing. I use a new soft set of bath towels to dry. I use a separate mit for the Tires and wheel wells than I do for the painted body surfaces.
waskillywabbit
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BEFORE and AFTER
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AFTER:
Nuff said!
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BEFORE:
AFTER:
Nuff said!
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waskillywabbit
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FirstToyz said:wow that is impressive! Those are the first pics of your before/after that have worked for me (the others won't DL for some reason)
How did a brand new 4R get so scratched up?
I guess mine could be too but it's silver so I can't really tell. I have to try that clay...your pictures are the first time I've ever seen clay before/after
Do you use the orbital for waxing too? Basically no hand work?
That is
Washing to Remove old wax and dirt
Claying
Polishing with two different polishes
Waxing
Buffing out
Lots of work, about 8 hours worth, but using a PC
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Auto Care Craft
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How to remove swirls and scratches from paint
The paint on my 2012 4runner started looking terrible from swirls and scratches, so much so that I considered paying someone hundreds of dollars to fix. The more research I did the more I realized this is a pretty easy DIY with minimal investment.
In fact I created a website with an article that breaks it down step by step and the products I used. Check it out: Paint Correction ? Auto Care Craft
The paint on my 2012 4runner started looking terrible from swirls and scratches, so much so that I considered paying someone hundreds of dollars to fix. The more research I did the more I realized this is a pretty easy DIY with minimal investment.
In fact I created a website with an article that breaks it down step by step and the products I used. Check it out: Paint Correction ? Auto Care Craft
momo.75
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haha....so you are paid a commission to push Chemical Guys products?
I am not paid by anybody but would easily take Shine Supply products over Chemical Guys. Besides great products the owner of Shine Supply is a great guy with great character.
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Auto Care Craft
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Yep! Trying to pay off some student loans. I got into Chemical Guys after watching their YouTube videos - taught me how to correct the paint vs paying someone. They worked great for my application.
I've never used Shine Supply - do you have a good comparison of Shine Supply vs Chemical Guys?
I've never used Shine Supply - do you have a good comparison of Shine Supply vs Chemical Guys?
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2016 4Runner SR5
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My years of detailing experience have pushed me to Meguiars products. Their products have always done very well for me. Wash, clay, wash, wax, twice a year on all my vehicles. Always by hand, I never use any electronic buffing wheels or anything like that. My specific wax of choice is their #26 Hi Tech yellow paste wax. Plenty of great products on the market, this is just what I have grown to love.
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BTW, this is probably the oldest thread revival I have ever seen lol
Brandon966
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I like the porter cable and #105 for swirls
Meguiars M105 / M205 is a popular 2 step polishing method.
Frederick1
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Leason learned the hard way; some bath towels have nylon thread used in edges and decorations. Those nylon threads will scratch your clearcoat.:wow:
Nashvillerunner
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Also check out Masterson's Products. Greg Masterson used to be the main guy in the Chemical Guys videos and started his own brand. I have a few of their products and they are very high quality and very good.
I would start with a nice strip wash. Go and purchase Purple Power Vehicle and Boat wash. It is about $7 a gallon at Wal Mart and will remove old wax, traffic film and road grime. Next clay bar then use a good quality swirl remover. The Poorboys SSR 1 and SSR2 are very easy to use with a DA polisher and then add a sealant or wax. Collinite 845 is one of my favorites but just do your research and you will find there are many excellent products you can use. Meguiars 105/205 is a great combo that will remove swirl marks/oxidation and then use the 205 for the shine and protection. If you are looking for a nice DA Polisher you can go with the Porter Cable 7424, Griots Garage DA Polisher or if you don't want to spend that much go to Harbor Freight and buy their DA Polisher for $60 and then purchase a 5 " Lake Country backing plate with the 5.5" pads. Hopefully this helps out!
I would start with a nice strip wash. Go and purchase Purple Power Vehicle and Boat wash. It is about $7 a gallon at Wal Mart and will remove old wax, traffic film and road grime. Next clay bar then use a good quality swirl remover. The Poorboys SSR 1 and SSR2 are very easy to use with a DA polisher and then add a sealant or wax. Collinite 845 is one of my favorites but just do your research and you will find there are many excellent products you can use. Meguiars 105/205 is a great combo that will remove swirl marks/oxidation and then use the 205 for the shine and protection. If you are looking for a nice DA Polisher you can go with the Porter Cable 7424, Griots Garage DA Polisher or if you don't want to spend that much go to Harbor Freight and buy their DA Polisher for $60 and then purchase a 5 " Lake Country backing plate with the 5.5" pads. Hopefully this helps out!
Timberland
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Swirl marks are usually one of the easiest defects to remove. You shouldn't need to use a compound like Meguiar's M105 to remove them unless you have some seriously hard paint, or some really deep swirl marks. A single step polish should do the trick. I use Meguiar's M205 and a white Lake Country polishing pad on vehicles with swirl marks with great results.
It's important to remember that compounding removes a lot more clear coat than a polish will. Think of a polish as a pocket knife and a compound as a machine gun. The goal is always to leave as much clear coat on the vehicle for longevity.
Technique is everything. You should have at least a few hours on Youtube logged under your belt before you go anywhere near your rig with a buffer. Make sure you learn from people that know what they're doing like AmmoNYC, Obsessed Garage, White Details, Cambridge AutoGleam Esoteric etc. Those "chemical" dudes are just trying to sell you their watered down products. I can tell by watching their vids that most of them were taught how to use a buffer when they got their sales job... stick to learning from the pros.
It's important to remember that compounding removes a lot more clear coat than a polish will. Think of a polish as a pocket knife and a compound as a machine gun. The goal is always to leave as much clear coat on the vehicle for longevity.
Technique is everything. You should have at least a few hours on Youtube logged under your belt before you go anywhere near your rig with a buffer. Make sure you learn from people that know what they're doing like AmmoNYC, Obsessed Garage, White Details, Cambridge AutoGleam Esoteric etc. Those "chemical" dudes are just trying to sell you their watered down products. I can tell by watching their vids that most of them were taught how to use a buffer when they got their sales job... stick to learning from the pros.
