swirl marks

[PJVTS]

1. what causes it and 2. best way of getting rid of it?

 

[Little Newms]

Ill get shot for saying this but buy a PC and some megs #83 and #80

Then bobs your uncle they have all gone

Do a search on "PC"

 

[Turkish]

Quote: Originally posted by PJVTS on 20 June 2005





1. what causes it and

Grit being dragged over the surface of the clearcoat, if you own a sponge throw the b*****d in the bin theyre the main reason you get them.

2. best way of getting rid of it?

As mark says a PC is best failing that use a polish (will contain a mild cutting compound and remove them) if they are deeper then use scratch X, then apply a wax with fillers in it to hide any left.

 

[Lloyd v]

As loony said.. Meguiars Scratch X.. and Use of a PC polisher..

 

[Dash]

Scratch X? Would 6 tubes be enough to sort one car?

 

[Lloyd v]

lmao^ How much do you use!!?? lol. I did mine last week and had about quarter left in the tube from full..

 

[Rich]

Scratch X by hand will struggle to remove anything more than minor marring.

Bad wash techniques/sponges/rotary machine polishing/poor polishing cause swirls but most cases are from machine car washes.

Always start off with the mildest polishs first, Renault paint is soft so in some cases DCAP and other harsh polishes are not needed as a couple off applications off a mild polish will work.

 

[PJVTS]

What should i use instead of a spounge!??

 

[Little Newms]

lambs wall mit.......

 

[Turkish]

yup ^^^ Sponges trap grit on the surface and leave with what is in effect a bright yellow sanding block/scouring pad. A particularly grubby one thats been dropped on a driveway will f**k the paint up in no time.

 

[182_blue]

you should also use a proper waffle weave drying towel, and proper microfibre cloths, also when washing your car use 2 buckets, 1 for the shampoo and 1 to rinse

 

[182_blue]

look here

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