Avoid micro marring when coating a black car

[binge]

I polished the paint to perfect with 4000 and black pad.
After i apply the gtech coating and buff it off, i can see all the micro marring in my paint....

Is it impossible to avoid it?

[JSFM35x]

What kind of car do you have some paint is very soft. What towels are you using. I have had jet black bmws, black Honda and Subaru paint exhibit this trait. The only way to combat is with super soft towels and a light touch. It can really be frustrating and increase the length of time the job can take.

Pictures might help. Are you sure the finish was swirl free before the Gtechnig?



Are you sure your not looking at residual high spots?

I have used Exo on dark cars without issue. However if I miss a high spot it needs re polishing on a dark car where a light car can be rubbed out with more Exo and an applicator.

[binge]

What kind of car do you have some paint is very soft. What towels are you using. I have had jet black bmws, black Honda and Subaru paint exhibit this trait. The only way to combat is with super soft towels and a light touch. It can really be frustrating and increase the length of time the job can take.

I got a jet black bmw and the paint is extremely soft. I tried many micro fiber including those ultra soft and thick 600 GSM and still got micro marring. I dried the car with waffle weave using 0 pressure still got no luck.

im sure i was swirl free before the gtechnig cos i just repolished the car with 0 pressure using 4000 with black pad. A tiny pressure on the pad would cause micro marring.

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

I got a jet black bmw and the paint is extremely soft. I tried many micro fiber including those ultra soft and thick 600 GSM and still got micro marring. I dried the car with waffle weave using 0 pressure still got no luck.

im sure i was swirl free before the gtechnig cos i just repolished the car with 0 pressure using 4000 with black pad. A tiny pressure on the pad would cause micro marring.

If you mean Menzerna 4000, it's very oily and might hide the marring it is leaving behind. Are you doing any kind of panel wipe prior to using the coating? Woobie Microfiber Towel, 3-Pack, buffing towel, edgeless polishing cloth These are my go to for super soft paint. As little pressure as possible.

As far as drying the car, forced air is your best bet, if not, lay the waffle weave towel across the paint and blot it dry, don't move the towel over the paint all. Finish with detail spray and a really plush microfiber, wiping lightly.

[TTQ B4U]

If you mean Menzerna 4000, it's very oily and might hide the marring it is leaving behind. Are you doing any kind of panel wipe prior to using the coating? Woobie Microfiber Towel, 3-Pack, buffing towel, edgeless polishing cloth These are my go to for super soft paint. As little pressure as possible.

As far as drying the car, forced air is your best bet, if not, lay the waffle weave towel across the paint and blot it dry, don't move the towel over the paint all. Finish with detail spray and a really plush microfiber, wiping lightly.

^^ this. It's the same with my Audi.

Key tips:
Blot dry with high quality MF/waffle weave

Never use the cheap MF towels. You know the ones that stick and pull on dry hands.

When removing Polish or sealants it's with only 480 GSM or better MF rags and with a very very light movement.

Never Polish or buff even a freshly sealed car with a dry MF towel. It's often enjoyable to go back and really do so admiring your efforts and the paint but do it and you'll get micro marring.

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[binge]

If you mean Menzerna 4000, it's very oily and might hide the marring it is leaving behind. Are you doing any kind of panel wipe prior to using the coating? Woobie Microfiber Towel, 3-Pack, buffing towel, edgeless polishing cloth These are my go to for super soft paint. As little pressure as possible.

As far as drying the car, forced air is your best bet, if not, lay the waffle weave towel across the paint and blot it dry, don't move the towel over the paint all. Finish with detail spray and a really plush microfiber, wiping lightly.

yup i panel wiped with gtech using the exact same towel.
Ill try to increase the amount of panel wipe to reduce the wiping to see how it goes

Just wondering will you guys wash the car after polising or just panel wipe before caoting/wax

[binge]

^^ this. It's the same with my Audi.

Key tips:
Blot dry with high quality MF/waffle weave

Never use the cheap MF towels. You know the ones that stick and pull on dry hands.

When removing Polish or sealants it's with only 480 GSM or better MF rags and with a very very light movement.

Never Polish or buff even a freshly sealed car with a dry MF towel. It's often enjoyable to go back and really do so admiring your efforts and the paint but do it and you'll get micro marring.

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thanks for the tips

[jmsc]

Which gtechniq coating are you using?

What year BMW?

[AGOatemywallet]

I would switch to Essence and avoid the IPA/Panel wipe down all together on paint this soft

[binge]

Which gtechniq coating are you using?

What year BMW?

im using c1 with exo v2
06 e90