Thanks: 0
Dislikes: 0
-
Re: Swirl Marks/Spider Webs
Originally Posted by BLUEOVALFITTER
I still have some BLACKFIRE WET DIAMOND sealant. Are you referring to that?
I have been wanting to try that new 3 IN 1 wax. I do have some paste Meguiar's Cleaner Wax.
I want to use something that won't bankrupt my checking account, but will at least cut the swirl marks a little bit. Sounds like the 3 IN 1 is what I need. Is there any other products here you would suggest?
THANK YOU!
I was not referring to BlackFIRE Wet Diamond.
Pick up some Meguiars 3n1 and give it a go.
Other products to suggest would be to pick up a DA buffer and some white polishing pads. This will give you far better results and wont kill your arm in the process.
-
Re: Swirl Marks/Spider Webs
Originally Posted by Paul A.
In my opinion, wetsanding would be my last resort and levelling your paint with compounds would be less aggressive to your paint and much more effective.
I agree. Wetsanding FACTORY paint should be the last option for about 99.9% of car owners. Even more so if they don't already own a polisher nor know how to use one.
See these two articles. There's nothing on the Internet that explains the issue like the second article.
Clearcoats are thin by Mike Phillips
Wetsanding - Fresh Paint vs Factory Paint
Originally Posted by Paul A.
Doing it by hand is far more difficult than using a random orbital machine.
I would go further and say that most people I meet don't have the skill, experience, patience or physical strength to hand rub an entire car. And I taught hand polishing at Meguiar's for 7 years. When I came to Autogeek I quit teaching hand polishing in "most" of my classes because here at Autogeek - we don't sell hands.
Put a little passion behind the pad - Mike Phillips
How to use a hand applied abrasive polish or paint cleaner by hand
TONS of information in this single thread and the video is detailed also.
Here's what you need to get into machine polishing - Recommendations for a beginner by Mike Phillips
-
Re: Swirl Marks/Spider Webs
I'm so glad I found this thread!!
My black car looks great in the shade after it's been washed, but in the sun, UGH! TONS of swirl marks! I can't afford a polisher right now so I was prepared to try to do it by hand until I read Mike Phillips' article about how difficult it is to do an entire car.
So it seems I will either have to try to find one I can borrow or live with the terrible swirl marks until I can buy one.
Thank you yet again, Mike, for your informative articles!
Similar Threads
-
By IAJack in forum Ask your detailing questions!
Replies: 31
Last Post: 03-20-2018, 10:05 AM
-
By nickyd845 in forum Ask your detailing questions!
Replies: 6
Last Post: 10-03-2017, 08:55 PM
-
By ozzy1925 in forum Hot topics & Frequently Asked Questions
Replies: 36
Last Post: 12-18-2013, 07:43 AM
-
By Gungho_15 in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 4
Last Post: 05-21-2008, 07:18 PM
-
By jfsully in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 10
Last Post: 04-12-2007, 03:22 PM
Members who have read this thread: 0
There are no members to list at the moment.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|
Bookmarks