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damn swirl mark

Old Mar 29, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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damn swirl mark

i am some what of a neat freak when it comes to my car. And i was very pissed when i looked at my car 2day and i saw i had swirl marks all over the truck. Damn i guess i have to get out the orbital and polisher. Do and of you know and other tricks for getting rid of them bisides buffing them out with an orbital?

 
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Try ScratchX by Meguier's

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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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Try that new Crystal Guard stuff and let us know. Now that would be a good test.[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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Re: damn swirl mark

ill try it and let you all know can i get it any ware besides online?

 
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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All the major wax companies have swirl removers...just go down to your local shop. or you can order them online as well...kinda like with zaino.

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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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Have not checked their web site to see if you can or not get it locally. Try calling and see. Good Luck.

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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Re: damn swirl mark

alright thanks good looking out u all

 
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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always a pleasure reading your posts carlos .....
I must say.

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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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hahha thanks dallycurtis

 
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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DONT TRY SWIRL X FROM MAGUIRES, THAT CRAP HAS HARSH MATERIALS THAT WILL ACTUALLY CAUSE MORE FINE SCRATCHES. IT REMOVES LARGER SCRATCHES BY WEARING DOWN THE CLEARCOAT.

I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE, I TRIED THIS BASED ON SOMEONE'S ADVICE ON MY OTHER CAR AND I WAS PISSED. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS AGAIN. IF ANYTHING, USE THE MAGUIRE'S CLAY BAR, AND A MILD POLISH, THEN FINISH WITH PURE CARNUBA WAX (LIKE MAGUIRE'S MIRROR SHINE), THEN I WOULD FINISH WITH A GLAZE. THIS IS HOW THEY DO IT AT DETAIL SHOPS

 
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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How about buffing it out at a detail shop? That was the advice to remove the scratches in my cleat coat?

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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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Go here.. it has the best tips in how to clean or remove your swirlmarks. I was able to remove 90% of my swirl marks on my Mercedes E55. Keep in mind you are going to have to buy a portal cable etc etc etc

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/for...d7b&forumid=37


 
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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I removed virtually all my swirls with 3 coats of Zaino Z5. Including all my other coats it took me over 9 hours and $150 CAN in materials.

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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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I got em all out it was amazing i spent about 4 1/2 hours detailing but i got em all out. the car looks amazing i was sad when i had to drive it all that work and its oging to get dirty again. But i used my orbital and i just buffed like no tommarow. then i clayed the car then plished then waxed. The car is like glass.

 
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