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You only have so much clearcoat so you should always start with the least aggressive method first. As for the handwashing in the winter I would stay away. The swirls don’t usually come from the drying it’s the washing where the damage happens.
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My thought on it is that if you're concerned about taking off too much clearcoat, think about using a spray wax after each wash that has fillers. I have been polishing my cars once or twice a year for 5 years, with no issues so far. I dont use a very agressive method, and it doesnt get near 100% defect free, but its good enough to make me happy.
Also - I usually use DG951 or Ultimate Quick Wax after each wash.
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Using a product like V36 by hand might not get you where you want to go.
Try a test spot and see what happens.
The 6" Black and Decker tool has a fixed pad, where you would install terrycloth, or microfiber bonnets to work the polish. This would be better than hand application, but not as effective as a true variable speed random orbital.
Another option is a cleaner sealant, like Duragloss 501, or 101. Good cleaning ability, great sealant durability. These products won't cut like V36, but they will do some "masking" of whatever defects are remaining. Note you might sill see paint defects.
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I think you need to revisit your wash technique, and rethink the "hand washing auto center".
Search for the 2 bucket method, Gary Dean method, etc.
And once or twice a year with a polisher isn't going to remove all of your clear coat if you're just chasing light swirls.
Do yourself a favor and at least consider getting a polisher.
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V36 isn't a very effective product to begin with, I would venture to say that using it by hand will do absolutely nothing. Check the paint code on the driver's door jamb, if there is a "C" in front of it you have Ceramiclear paint which is extremely hard and durable. You won't be able to do anything to it without a machine. Not really sure about the effectiveness of the Black and Decker machine you reference.
From your pictures, it looks like you have wash induced marring and holograms from an inexperienced detailer using a rotary machine on the paint. I think your best bet is to hire a professional for a true paint correction or stick with a glaze type product with fillers to mask the swirls temporarily.
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MB paint is very hard so V36 by hand is not going to be effective. Invest in a good polisher and don’t worry too much about the amount of clear removed if you use a mild polish once a year to remove the wash induced swirls. Read some more here about wash techniques to minimize swirls and you should be good to go.
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Originally Posted by kevin_1981
My thought on it is that if you're concerned about taking off too much clearcoat, think about using a spray wax after each wash that has fillers. I have been polishing my cars once or twice a year for 5 years, with no issues so far. I dont use a very agressive method, and it doesnt get near 100% defect free, but its good enough to make me happy.
Also - I usually use DG951 or Ultimate Quick Wax after each wash.
Thanks for the reply, I have ultimate quick wax, what does that do with regards to swirls?
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Originally Posted by Eric@CherryOnTop
V36 isn't a very effective product to begin with, I would venture to say that using it by hand will do absolutely nothing. Check the paint code on the driver's door jamb, if there is a "C" in front of it you have Ceramiclear paint which is extremely hard and durable. You won't be able to do anything to it without a machine. Not really sure about the effectiveness of the Black and Decker machine you reference.
From your pictures, it looks like you have wash induced marring and holograms from an inexperienced detailer using a rotary machine on the paint. I think your best bet is to hire a professional for a true paint correction or stick with a glaze type product with fillers to mask the swirls temporarily.
thanks you for your reply, a machine has never been used on my paint, I suspect it has been my aggressive washing. Do you thing swirl x or ultimate compound by hand would remove them instead of v36?
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