Cannot remove swirls

[TP143]

Hi all,

I have given this a few attempts now without success. I am using a GG6/WG Total Swirl Remover/Orange Pad combo on a 06 black Ford Fusion. I have watched all the videos and believe I am replicating the process. I have given 6-8 passes on speed 5&6 on a few areas of the vehicle and only 50% or so of the swirls are removed. Even at slower pass speeds I do not achieve better results. Besides a ton of swirls my paint is fine. Do you think I need to step up to a more heavy duty compound/pad or is this only for imperfections greater than swirls? Any other thoughts?

Thanks

[magna_power]

Maybe post a picture... Are you left with the big/deep swirl marks, or just fine swirls?

[rider9195]

Photos will help a lot!

[Tinwhiskers]

What type of car/paint do you have? That makes a big difference in product and technique.

One important part of polishing I don't here too much about is the downward pressure you need to apply to the machine. You need to apply more than what you think. I learned this awhile back watching Mike's vids and noticed how compressed the pad was while he polished. Watch for yourself and see.

Another common mistake is moving too fast. You want nice slow and steady passes that overlap each other 50%. Slower is better as it allows the polish to work and break down.

At last, some sirls are too deep and need serious paint correction. If you are not familiar with those techniques than just use a glaze to help fill because they are pretty advanced.

[Tinwhiskers]

Sorry, I see the car is a ford.

[car nut]

assuming you checked pad for trash first?and washed car and clay barred first. good luck!

[331TwistedWedge]

ive done 6 cars now, which isnt much and leaves me still in the newby status ......... but ive tried several swirl removers/compounds and i ALWAYS have to resort back to megs 105 cut with some ultimate compound ... maybe i have done the 6 hardest rock hard clear coats on earth, but i have never had an easy car yet ... corvette, 2 mustangs, 2 saturns and a jeep ... i bet ive tried 10 free samples or purchased compounds/swirl removers ...

i dont know how these guys are correcting with less abrasive swirl removers ............ i havent been that lucky yet .......

[Vegas Transplant]

Leaning towards user error on this 7 model year old vehicle. Your described results are on par with the average AIO, IMHO.

What about the 'Test Spot' ?


Autogeek Swirl Removers & Compounds Comparison Chart

[Buckskincolt]

I bet I've used this same combo th OP is using on 25 cars with excellent results! Thinking he isn't using downward pressure to break down the polish.

[Vegas Transplant]

Combination of errors, too...probably. Such as over saturation of product.