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MrOneEyedBoh
08-02-2019, 08:43 AM
So I had an article linked years ago about dealer installed swirls and how to remove it but I can't find it. I guess I could use my DA to remove them? Afraid they thinned the hell out of the paint to remove the scratch that was there so I want to be gentle.

Any suggestions?
Mike lambert
08-02-2019, 09:28 AM
Use a polish of your choosing and a polishing pad. You’ll be fine.
MrOneEyedBoh
08-02-2019, 08:45 PM
Thanks, I wasn't sure if it required a different process since they're typically from a rotary
Bruno Soares
08-03-2019, 07:27 AM
Swirls come from poor washing technique. Holograms and buffer trails come from Rotary. You’d remove those with a polish and a DA.
MrOneEyedBoh
08-03-2019, 12:42 PM
I haven't washed the truck but twice... Yeha I know. These are from the dealer buffing out the single scratch in the door.
Mike lambert
08-03-2019, 02:55 PM
Swirls, hologram and buffer trails are the same. Washing causes spiderweb scratches, wash induced marring and cobweb scratches.
MrOneEyedBoh
08-03-2019, 04:33 PM
Do you think a light polish will remove the trails.?
PaulMys
08-03-2019, 05:14 PM
Always try the least aggressive (lightest) products first. If they work, great.

If they don't fully get the swirls out, step it up. (IMO, I would go with a more aggressive pad and original product used. Next, a more aggressive product.....)
MrOneEyedBoh
08-03-2019, 05:22 PM
Always try the least aggressive (lightest) products first. If they work, great.

If they don't fully get the swirls out, step it up. (IMO, I would go with a more aggressive pad and original product used. Next, a more aggressive product.....)Gotcha. I was going to use HD polish+ on white flat LC pad, then I'll try an orange flat. If not I have some ex 04-06
PaulMys
08-03-2019, 05:32 PM
HD Polish+ is a great product.
MrOneEyedBoh
08-04-2019, 06:44 PM
HD Polish+ is a great product.You think that could eliminate those marks?
PaulMys
08-04-2019, 06:56 PM
You think that could eliminate those marks?

Absolutely.
MrOneEyedBoh
08-04-2019, 07:59 PM
Absolutely.Cool. I wasn't sure if they're hard or deeper this being difficult bro remove
PaulMys
08-04-2019, 08:33 PM
Cool. I wasn't sure if they're hard or deeper this being difficult bro remove

If they are "swirls" as you describe, you should be good.

Any pics?
MrOneEyedBoh
08-05-2019, 08:31 AM
If they are "swirls" as you describe, you should be good.

Any pics?Ill try and get some. They're hard to pick up, only at a certain angle you can see them...