Swirl Remover/Finishing Glaze Question

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I haven't even gotten my products yet but I have tons of questions...in what I've read it states go from least aggressive in trying to remove swirls and scratches. I have WG Swirl Remover 3.0 and WG Finishing Glaze 3.0 (combo) on my wish list. Using the least aggressive to more aggressive process would I then test spot using the finishing glaze first? I'm sorry if this is a dumb question...but just trying to gain as much knowledge as I can before I actually work on my car. I have the GG ROP enroute from AG...should be here next week I'm actually thinking of using all WG products i.e. WG Deep Gloss 3.0...and then thinking of topping it off with Pinnacle Signature Series II. Am I going down the right path or have I bitten off too much?? Thanks again...

[Matt S.]

I haven't even gotten my products yet but I have tons of questions...in what I've read it states go from least aggressive in trying to remove swirls and scratches. I have WG Swirl Remover 3.0 and WG Finishing Glaze 3.0 (combo) on my wish list. Using the least aggressive to more aggressive process would I then test spot using the finishing glaze first? I'm sorry if this is a dumb question...but just trying to gain as much knowledge as I can before I actually work on my car. I have the GG ROP enroute from AG...should be here next week I'm actually thinking of using all WG products i.e. WG Deep Gloss 3.0...and then thinking of topping it off with Pinnacle Signature Series II. Am I going down the right path or have I bitten off too much?? Thanks again...

Yes, you can try the finishing glaze first. It does not have much cut to it at all, but it will remove very minor swirls so it's worth a shot. It likely won't remove all your swirls, and at that point you'll want to step it up to the Total Swirl Remover.

Sounds like a good process. Wolfgang sealant topped with a Pinnacle wax is a favorite of many and provides and awesome look with pretty damn good durability too.

[Mike Phillips]

You're definitely on the right track.

Wash and dry, then inspect paint to see if it needs to be clayed before doing any Test Spots or buffing out the entire car.

Tape off any plastic or rubber trim or windshield wash squirters on the hood, basically anything you want to protect from getting polish or wax residue onto.


If you haven't watched the "Section Pass" video it is very important to removing swirls.


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