Hey I'm new here...
 

...just bought a car last night. It is in great condition other than the fact that there are some serious swirl marks in the hood. What can I do to diminish this (if anything)?

Thanks all.

Welcome! Congrats on the new ride :)

For the swirl marks you might be able to buff it out if you know how to use an orbital polisher/buffer with the right compound or else just contact your local detail shop and get your car detailed so you don't gotta mess with it ;)

Welcome to driver, we usually get an introductory pic with your first post :thewave:

Thanks for the info...is it because someone wasn't washing it correctly? What kind of detail should I have done? Any specific products or services I should make sure they use?

Sorry if these are horrible questions...thanks again.

use 3M products, i think they work the best.

OP, there is a post of some guy who did an INCREDIBLE job getting terrible swirl marks out of his car. Do a search, it was a black sedan. I'm assuming thats what you have since that's a common issue with black colored cars.

Welcome to the boards fellow sedaner

As for detailing questions i would say check out this thread this guy will answer any questions you may have

https://g35driver.com/forums/care-de...-detailer.html

Good luck modding! (if you do decide to mod)
Now post up some pixs of her or him lol

Welcome, +1 on browsing the detailing section and posting a pic of your car.

Yes, the swirls are likely due to improper washing technique or possibly a botched attempt to polish the car with the wrong equipment/materials.

Welcome and Congrats!

wow im surprised only 2 people asked for pics lol. usually almost everyone does...

anyways, search the stickies in the care and detailing section. good info in there!

Thank you all!

welcome! congrats!

welcome to driver..for swirl marks id get it proffessionally detailed. might be a couple hundred bucks bu will be worth it. you could also try the clay bar 3 step method,most kits come with all 3 components and with instructions if u havent used the kit b4..ohh pics too! :biggthumpup:

I think I am going to do this. When I open the trunk, I can see left over wax from the crappy job that the last guy did...so I think he is my swirl culprit.

Not exactly sure where I want to take it yet - I might wait until spring so I am not driving nonstop through snow and sleet.

Here are some pics...

http://img.makeupalley.com/8/2/4/9/1550887.JPG


http://img.makeupalley.com/8/2/4/9/1550900.JPG


http://img.makeupalley.com/8/2/4/9/1550902.JPG