What is a good product to fill swirls?

**dlc95** · 06-06-2019, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by acuRAS82

Add Collinite 476 and, although I’m not big fan of it overall, Meg’s NXT / M21 fills very well, even better in unison with D156... actually if I was trying to fill swirls as a main goal I would dig this combo out from my back shelf.

I wonder how M07 would work with a layer of M21 over it?

**Eldorado2k** · 06-06-2019, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Nicholas@Autowerx

Check out CarPro Reload. Liquid spray sealant. Wipe on, wipe off application. Fills like crazy and super quick to apply.

Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

I have to politely disagree with this. I’m sorry.....
However Carpro Hydro2 fills considerably and it’s easy application....!!!

I agree with Nicholas@Aurowerx and here’s the proof...

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

I just had my 1st wow moment with a Carpro product...

I used my Med. Grade Speedy Prep Towel with plenty of D114 as lube and like always, no marring.
Here's a before shot after using the clay towel. Swirl City. My goal was simply to have a smooth surface to lay down somekind of protection on this paint. No paint correction taking place. I didn't even think of bringing my polisher along, my plan was clay then seal.

Before:

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After Reload: Holy results from just a spray sealant! Damn! [@Nicholas. I finally see what you mean]

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This is why I want my next car to be black!

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@Avi Carpro. How long is this application expected to last? Bottle says durable up to 6 months. Can I count on that?
My bottle was produced on 10/25/15 exp. 10/24/17. Thx.

**acuRAS82** · 06-06-2019, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by dlc95

I wonder how M07 would work with a layer of M21 over it?

I’m not positive, but I *think* the M21 has enough (minor) cleaning ability to deteriorate the filling/oils of M07. Just a thought, nothing surefire though.

**Eldorado2k** · 06-06-2019, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by dlc95

I wonder how M07 would work with a layer of M21 over it?

It doesn’t last even a week... I’ve tested it with a non cleaning durable liquid sealant.

After maybe 2-3 buffing cycles with a Lake Country Blue Finessing Pad I was able to fill light/moderate swirls on black Mercedes paint to perfection, but a week later the filling was gone and the swirls were back. Not worth the effort unless it truly is for a car show/1 day deal.

It may be dependent on the paint though... Because I did have long term success once. But that last test on that black paint was so definitively bad that I can’t really go against it.

**AutowerxDetailing** · 06-06-2019, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

I have to politely disagree with this. I’m sorry.....
However Carpro Hydro2 fills considerably and it’s easy application....!!!

I have to politely disagree with your disagreement. Sorry, not sorry.

Here is a picture of the results from one application of CarPro Reload. This car was hammered. No polishing was done to achieve this 50/50. Just ran a tape line, applied some Reload, pulled tape, and snapped this pic.

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...0-1024x768-jpg

**TTQ B4U** · 06-06-2019, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Burn133

Im looking for a good product that I can wipe on, and wipe off and will fill in small swirls in the clear coat, and make it look like the paint has been corrected. I know about paint correcting, compounding and polishing but thats not the route I want to go. I also know a filler glaze will be temporary and will have to be done several times a year.

There's no such thing. Wipe the car with WD40, then spritz with a waterless wash and buff if you're looking for a temp. masking of scratches and swirls. Otherwise, there's nothing out there that's going to last. Best off just getting a polisher and some cleaner wax and go quickly over it. It will help far more than anything you're going to wipe on and wipe off.

**Eldorado2k** · 06-06-2019, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by TTQ B4U

There's no such thing. Wipe the car with WD40, then spritz with a waterless wash and buff if you're looking for a temp. masking of scratches and swirls. Otherwise, there's nothing out there that's going to last. Best off just getting a polisher and some cleaner wax and go quickly over it. It will help far more than anything you're going to wipe on and wipe off.

No no... Not WD40, transmission fluid works way better. No joke.

**TTQ B4U** · 06-06-2019, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

No no... Not WD40, transmission fluid works way better. No joke.

been there done that too. whatever works.

Funny what you learn having worked in the car business.

**Eldorado2k** · 06-06-2019, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by TTQ B4U

been there done that too. whatever works.

Funny what you learn having worked in the car business.

That’s awesome.

Now I’m seriously thinking of who’s got a bad enough beater for me to try that on and take some before/after shots. Lol.

**TTQ B4U** · 06-06-2019, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

That’s awesome.

Now I’m seriously thinking of who’s got a bad enough beater for me to try that on and take some before/after shots. Lol.

I have access to a vehicle to show you a before and after on

I'll see if I can get a nice 50/50. Ultimately it's "cheating" and really nothing we all haven't seen and deal with on a daily basis with the oils and solvents inside polishes that tend to "mask" swirls thus the importance of eliminating those prior to applying an LSP of any type only here the oils and solvents are purposely being applied to have the vehicle show well.

Where I see it most is at dealer auctions where a car may roll in and be in need of a quick dress up before bids are placed. Not high end auctions mind you, wholesale auctions on lower dollar pieces. In many ways it's just bringing out what the vehicle could/would look like once a clean detail is completed.