Swirls marks - beginners question

**pxc132** · 07-28-2013, 11:32 AM

Hi,

My name is Patrick and I looked on the internet for ways to remove scratches on my 2008 toyota tundra. Tried several things but in the end I saw a professional using 3m products so I went to a car parts store and bought 3m Super duty rubbing compound (05928) and finishing compound(05954). I`m usinf a Simoniz orbital polisher. I was able to remove quite big scratches on my blabk Tundra. Looks like new in the shades but in the sun you see swirl marks like crazy on the paint. What should I do now ? I saw a 3m product for removing swirl marks but I was wondering if my finishing compound should not have worked for that matter ? anyway I did many passes of rubbing and finishing compound and it always come back the same ... with lots of swirl marks ? what am I doing wrong ? did I burn the paint ? how would I know ? again the truck looks great in the shade ...

Thanks for your help
Patrick
Gatineau Quebec Canada

**cleanmycorolla** · 07-28-2013, 12:16 PM

You need a DA polisher. What you're using is a wax spreader and all you're really doing is just rubbing compound around. Not really working it.

Also you should clay? Did you clay? It's a viral step before polishing.

**hernandez.art13** · 07-28-2013, 12:47 PM

Do you want yo tackle this yourself or have a Detailer correct the paint and you just maintain it from there?

**BlackHawk** · 07-28-2013, 12:55 PM

Ahh rubbing compound....

**POWERMAN_** · 07-28-2013, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by cleanmycorolla

Also you should clay? Did you clay? It's a viral step before polishing.

Can claying be skipped if you chemically dissolve contaminants using Trix/IronX?

**jamesalanb** · 07-28-2013, 03:42 PM

You've got the right idea in wanting to make your truck look better, but it'll take a lot more than getting some compound. As another member said, you'll def want and probably need a DA polisher. There's a thread covering the most cost effective one to get, from Harbor Freight. There's many much better, but that's your budget option. Once you start doing this kind of correction work yourself, the dollars start adding up. FAST. On the same token, its exceptionally rewarding and relaxing (if you've got the patience). Do your homework on here, all the answers are available. You always want to start with the least aggressive approach and evaluate from there, so put the 3M compound on the shelf for now and see if there is an AutoGeek in your area. Unless of course you want to start spending the money like most of us have! My saving grace was a local Meguiar's store that sells their professional and detailer lines. That allowed me to get more, or less aggressive products almost immediately instead of having to wait on shipping. I don't say any of this to discourage, because I think the world needs more guys like us, but it does add up quick and can be very frustrating when you think things will go one way and they end up another.

**jamesalanb** · 07-28-2013, 03:43 PM

oh, btw,

**af90** · 07-28-2013, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by POWERMAN_

Can claying be skipped if you chemically dissolve contaminants using Trix/IronX?

No, it does help remove many contaminants beforehand, but it's not going to remove all embedded contaminants. I personally would IronX then clay.

**pxc132** · 07-28-2013, 04:55 PM

Why would the da be better than the orbital after all the detailer i saw was using an orbital ? Would the 3m swirl remover be any help ? Money is not an object I'd like to do it myself, I have seral cars to do...