Best product for filling swirls and minor scratches?

[Chicagoil135]

Hey Guys,

I am very new to detailing and not quite ready to jump in to purchasing a DA and doing a proper paint correction, but I do want to at least apply a sealant. I purchased some Collinite 845, but my understanding is that this does not do much to fill the swirl marks and/or minor scratches. Since I am not doing a proper paint correction with a DA, what do you guys suggest I put on prior to 845 that will fill in some of the swirls and at least hide some of the imperfections? I am not looking for perfection, just something that will help the appearance a little.

Along with the Collinite I bought some Wolfgang Uber Rinseless and plan to apply Iron X and clay with the Nanoskin Fine Towel to prep the car for the Collinite.

I also had a question about using an isopropyl alcohol solution after claying. It is necessary to do that right before applying the Collinite or before putting down a glaze?

My car is a 2012 Altima in Steel Gray Metallic if that matters. I can add some pics later if that helps.

Love the forum!

Thanks!

[Coopers ST]

I think a glaze is what you would want.

[ronkh57]

following what you said you want to do............
wash
clay
re-wash
glaze
wax


my glaze of choice is Poorboys. For you poorboys white diamond is probably the right choice.

[GSKR]

You will find a lot of filler products from a production detail supply vendor.

[Rsurfer]

Car Pro Essence is an AIO, fills and protects in one step.

[Chicagoil135]

I think a glaze is what you would want.

Any suggestions on a good glaze?

[Chicagoil135]

following what you said you want to do............
wash
clay
re-wash
glaze
wax


my glaze of choice is Poorboys. For you poorboys white diamond is probably the right choice.

It looks like this is for light colored cars, mine is a med dark grey. Does it even matter?

[Chicagoil135]

Car Pro Essence is an AIO, fills and protects in one step.

Can this be applied by hand?

[ronkh57]

It looks like this is for light colored cars, mine is a med dark grey. Does it even matter?

your choice

white diamond for light
black hole for dark

[GSKR]

3m imperial paste wax fills like crazy.

[Coopers ST]

Any suggestions on a good glaze?

When I purchased my polisher it came with Wolfgang glaze. I have used it but with a polisher. I don't know how it would be by hand.

[Chicagoil135]

3m imperial paste wax fills like crazy.

This stuff?

3M Perfect It Show Car Paste Wax, 3m 39526, creates an ultra high gloss finish, with long-lasting protection! (http://www.autogeek.net/3mpershowcar.html)

[Rsurfer]

Can this be applied by hand?

Yes and it's called Essence Plus.

[FUNX650]

This glaze has been especially
formulated to be packed-full
with fillers:

Menzerna Top Finish Machine Glaze, Finishing Glaze PO 115C (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-finishing-glaze.html)

{Can be applied by hand or machine.}


Bob

[GSKR]

This stuff?

3M Perfect It Show Car Paste Wax, 3m 39526, creates an ultra high gloss finish, with long-lasting protection! (http://www.autogeek.net/3mpershowcar.html)
Yes that's it.