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paulff3
05-02-2013, 03:11 PM
My car had swirls when I bought it new thanks to the dealer. I finally removed them last weekend with the help of a new Griot's DA.

Products:
Wash - Meguiars Deep Crystal
Meguiars Body Scrub by hand
Meguiars SwirlX - applied with Griot's DA, 5.5 inch Lake County Flat White Pad
Duragloss Bonding Agent by hand
Duragloss Total Paint Protection by hand

Chemical Guys MF Applicators
Chemical Guys Super MF towels

Thanks to Mike and everyone that provided helpful tips in the forum.

This car sits outside in Mass all of the time.

Paul

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zmcgovern45
05-02-2013, 03:45 PM
Looking good! Nice job
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
05-02-2013, 03:55 PM
Looks good Paul.
Evan.J
05-02-2013, 03:56 PM
Nice looking job Paul
Klasse Act
05-02-2013, 04:20 PM
Nice job on a pretty underated car, always liked those!

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DaVinciAutoSpa
05-03-2013, 10:51 AM
Nothing on the tires?
paulff3
05-03-2013, 10:56 AM
I know. I'm an all natural tire type of guy. I did clean them.
TheCougarGuy
05-03-2013, 03:07 PM
Nice job on a pretty underated car, always liked those!

:iagree:

Nice work!
Theo_Auto_Fines
05-03-2013, 03:21 PM
Those 3m clear bra's tend to ruin the view..
paulff3
05-03-2013, 09:31 PM
Those 3m clear bra's tend to ruin the view..

I know, but they are a must in New England. I drive route 93 every day. It's brutal out there.

I took the shot of the hood because it was the worst panel. 3 applications of SwirlX @ speed 3-4 with the Griots and the 5.5 white flat pad. If I went faster the product broke down quite fast. I did 5 passes which is lower than Mike recommends but the product was pretty much gone by then.
Johny B
05-03-2013, 09:47 PM
Good job.
charleyh2
05-04-2013, 04:15 PM
Awesome work. I too hate when the dealer puts those swirls on. We were not pleased with my wife's new beetle when picked it up and they said washed it for us. Swirls all over.