help'' how not to get swirl marks?
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zaino is the only way to go
NBT
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Welcome to the forums
What did you wash it with... brush?
:dito: Zaino Z-PC Fusion
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-PC&Category_Code=Zaino
What did you wash it with... brush?
:dito: Zaino Z-PC Fusion
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-PC&Category_Code=Zaino
Um, welcome to the forum!
In case you missed it, http://www.zainostore.com
And NEVER use a sponge!! No where for the dirt to hide! Use a nice terry-cloth towel.
In case you missed it, http://www.zainostore.com
And NEVER use a sponge!! No where for the dirt to hide! Use a nice terry-cloth towel.
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Oh yeah...Welcome to the Asylum!!! And good question!!
V10ToGo
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Amen to that!eddie102870 said:
Welcome!
KRAZYSRT10 said:Oh yeah...Welcome to the Asylum!!! And good question!!
Hey...! That's MY line...........:dontknow:
Welcome to the repository for fruits, flakes and nuts......
..................SD
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Wildman
To me Black is the prettiest color, but is a bitch to keep clean.
Wade
To me Black is the prettiest color, but is a bitch to keep clean.
Wade
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Silent D said:Hey...! That's MY line...........:dontknow:
Welcome to the repository for fruits, flakes and nuts......
..................SD
Well, you took too long so I used it!!!:2in1: :dancing: :star:
Chuck B
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As previously posted...never use a spong. In fact, I wash the truck in three stages. Stage 1 is roof down to top of wheel wells staying above the side skirts. Once done I start with a fresh bucket and separate terry towel and do the remaining bottom portions. 3rd stage is fresh bucket, brush and separate terry towl (old one) and do wheels, wheel wells and engine compartment. Never mix the towels including throwing them into the washer. I start with a new terry towel for upper portion nearly every wash and rotate each towel down to the next stage until they are used for oil cleanup.
As for your swirls...many wax's will help hid the swirls but they will come back as the wax wears off. Only way to remove them is to polish them out. I don't use any wax that states "cleans and shines" as they are loaded with fine abrasives and generally just add swirls though when first applied seems to make the paint look better....thats the wax part hiding the swirls. Use only wax's that have no abrasives.
As for your current problem...you can simply change your methods to prevent further swirls and/or have the truck professionally buffed and start from "new". As a word of caution....auto manufactures are very good at applying just enough clear on vehicles. An aggressive polisher can take years off the paint. I use a polisher no more than once a year on my truck and have years experience with this type application. I find body shops are much better at final polish applications than your neighborhood "detail shop". Yes, they will charge more but its back to you get what you pay for.
If you are so inclined to try this yourself, stay away from the orbital polishers. See your local auto paint supplier. They can set you up with everything you need.
As for your swirls...many wax's will help hid the swirls but they will come back as the wax wears off. Only way to remove them is to polish them out. I don't use any wax that states "cleans and shines" as they are loaded with fine abrasives and generally just add swirls though when first applied seems to make the paint look better....thats the wax part hiding the swirls. Use only wax's that have no abrasives.
As for your current problem...you can simply change your methods to prevent further swirls and/or have the truck professionally buffed and start from "new". As a word of caution....auto manufactures are very good at applying just enough clear on vehicles. An aggressive polisher can take years off the paint. I use a polisher no more than once a year on my truck and have years experience with this type application. I find body shops are much better at final polish applications than your neighborhood "detail shop". Yes, they will charge more but its back to you get what you pay for.
If you are so inclined to try this yourself, stay away from the orbital polishers. See your local auto paint supplier. They can set you up with everything you need.
HOT RAM
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I used Meguiars wax last time and it looked good for one day.then it was awful.Never could get it looking right again.Been a long time ,but almost got it all off now.Next step Zaino !!!!!!!!!
HOT RAM said:
Dawn dishwashing soap will take off the old wax in one washing.
im not a picky on the wash but ive got a silver truck so it doesnt show as much as black but zaino is the way to go its time consuming and pricey but its worth it, my wifes charger is black and it makes it look deep with no swirlmarks.
Haul-N-Ass
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Just polished and waxed my black truck this past weekend. Black is swirl city. The only way to reduce swirls is to use a Porter Cable random orbital polisher. Buy a velcro pad that attaches to the polisher and velcro-backed foam pads from Classic Motoring Accessories. www.properautocare.com. Get a soft black pad for Zaino polishes and get a white pad to apply Griot's #3 polish. Set the polisher on 4.5 speed. Apply the polish directly to a moistened pad and go over an area 3ftX3ft. Do the whole truck and wipe off with Griot's microfiber towels.
My truck was loaded with swirls. After an application of Griot's #2 polish followed by an application of #3 polish followed by Zaino, the swirls are totally history. Took about three hours, but the random orbital polisher sure saved a lot of time and effort. I'll never do it any other way.
My truck was loaded with swirls. After an application of Griot's #2 polish followed by an application of #3 polish followed by Zaino, the swirls are totally history. Took about three hours, but the random orbital polisher sure saved a lot of time and effort. I'll never do it any other way.
poppopmadman
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Try 3m hand polish 14.00 bottle napa has it here
i forgot my hood roof wing and tailgate were re'cleared at the bodyshop when they painted on the stripes so the clear is a lot thicker. probably would hert it as bad
womsterr
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No offense to what was stated above, but I would NEVER use an electric buffer of any kind on black. Have tried Zaino and have a cabinet full of the stuff but I think its overated. The best i've found for removing swirls is a either 3M hand glaze or Meguirs ScratchX with a microfiber towel. Keep folding it over!!!!! Trash in the Terry of Microfiber will cause additional swirling.
You should always start by cleaning with a wax stipper like a Dawn and clay bar the vehicle with a LOT of soapy water and spray bottle. Then you know you have a smooth surface to start.
You should always start by cleaning with a wax stipper like a Dawn and clay bar the vehicle with a LOT of soapy water and spray bottle. Then you know you have a smooth surface to start.
Haul-N-Ass
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womsterr said:
Then you obviously don't know the difference between a random orbital polisher and a buffer. If you want swirls on black paint, polish and wax it by hand and you'll get 'em. If you use modern technology, swirls will be gone. And it takes a hell of a lot less time.
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