swirl marks

competition orange · June 18th, 2009, 07:56 PM

how do i remove swirlmarks and light scratches,i was told with a buffer but i never used one should i attempt it or pay someone, do i use wax or polish to remove them i have no clue,nd advice?

dansgt · June 18th, 2009, 08:06 PM

go to meguiars website and join their forums. there's alot of information on there that'll help you with that. you'll probably want to do it yourself cuz you get better results for a fraction of the cost. its really not hard at all. if you have a harborfreight around you can get a cheap dual action buffer for under 40. just dont buy one of those small round ones, they wont do shit.

competition orange · June 18th, 2009, 08:45 PM

thanx,i'll have to check harbor freight this weekend

zinc02GT · June 18th, 2009, 10:53 PM

We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store is where I learned ALOT of my stuff. Weems is also very knowledgeable.

It depends on how severe the swirls are. I was able to get by by using a Porter Cable 7424 Buffer with the Pinnacle XMT Swirl Removers going from the #3 with an orange pad to #2 with an orange pad to #1 with a white pad and following it up with the XMT Carnauba Glaze on a gray pad. Then putting some Poorboy's EX-P Sealant with a blue pad and a coat of Natty's Blue by hand and then buffing the wax off with a microfiber bonnet that was over a lambswool leveling pad on the buffer.

Everything on the car turned out fantastic except the spoiler and I plan on redoing the spoiler soon. I've just been burnt out on it with that way the heat has been lately.

Even with all those products, you may have to make several passes on the bad spots with the #3.

DILO2001GT · June 22nd, 2009, 02:54 AM

damn that seems like alot of work lol

i have never buffed before i usually do it by hand with some wax. comes out good but your hand gets tired and forearm. i have a buffer and am going to try it out next time its nice out. its been raining for a week here and the forecast shows rain for the next week also.

how long would you estimate using a buffer for a good wax? has to be faster and less work than by hand i would assume.

zinc02GT · June 22nd, 2009, 05:17 PM

Well it depends. Altogether, because I took my time, it took me about 13 hours for paint and interior. It's alot of work even with a buffer man. Your back really takes a beating, but in alot of ways it's worth it.

Just doing a wash and wax doesn't take any time at all, but if you're going to be polishing and do paint correction you better have an entire weekend set aside.

NastyFX4 · June 22nd, 2009, 11:56 PM

Read The Damn Stickys !!!

mister0big · July 6th, 2009, 02:17 PM

dude, if you dont know what you are doing, dont try to buffout your mustang!!! buffing/polishing/waxing a car is easy but if you are completley new to it, you will either make more wheel marks or burn your paint. try it first on some other car. it is actually really easy, but it is also easy to burn the paint or add more wheel marks.

a cheap and easy way to hide the wheel marks is polish the car then wax it. you shouldnt see any wheel marks then, until after a couple washes then you just rinse and repeat.

weems · July 6th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by mister0big

dude, if you dont know what you are doing, dont try to buffout your mustang!!! buffing/polishing/waxing a car is easy but if you are completley new to it, you will either make more wheel marks or burn your paint. try it first on some other car. it is actually really easy, but it is also easy to burn the paint or add more wheel marks.

a cheap and easy way to hide the wheel marks is polish the car then wax it. you shouldnt see any wheel marks then, until after a couple washes then you just rinse and repeat.

With a PC7424 he will not harm his paint at all.

zinc02GT · July 6th, 2009, 05:30 PM

^ +1 It's almost impossible

cubestang04 · July 6th, 2009, 06:49 PM

thanks for the info, i have been thinking of buffing my car as it to has swarl marks.

zinc02GT · July 7th, 2009, 01:12 AM

Through personal experice I recommend the Pinnacle XMT Series Polishes. I've been wanting to try the Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover 3.0 or some Menzerna polishes.

The XMT is a very easy to use series.

Just make sure you do your share of research.

mister0big · July 7th, 2009, 02:54 PM

weems you are correct. my bad, when i think of rubbing out a car i think compound, wool pad, lots of time, then polish, and wax

June 18th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#4
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store is where I learned ALOT of my stuff. Weems is also very knowledgeable. It depends on how severe the swirls are. I was able to get by by using a Porter Cable 7424 Buffer with the Pinnacle XMT Swirl Removers going from the #3 with an orange pad to #2 with an orange pad to #1 with a white pad and following it up with the XMT Carnauba Glaze on a gray pad. Then putting some Poorboy's EX-P Sealant with a blue pad and a coat of Natty's Blue by hand and then buffing the wax off with a microfiber bonnet that was over a lambswool leveling pad on the buffer. Everything on the car turned out fantastic except the spoiler and I plan on redoing the spoiler soon. I've just been burnt out on it with that way the heat has been lately. Even with all those products, you may have to make several passes on the bad spots with the #3. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

June 22nd, 2009, 02:54 AM	#5
DILO2001GT Regular 2001 GT 11.9 @116 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: waltham, mass Posts: 357 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn that seems like alot of work lol i have never buffed before i usually do it by hand with some wax. comes out good but your hand gets tired and forearm. i have a buffer and am going to try it out next time its nice out. its been raining for a week here and the forecast shows rain for the next week also. how long would you estimate using a buffer for a good wax? has to be faster and less work than by hand i would assume. __________________ 12.04 at 115mph with a 1.9 60'

June 22nd, 2009, 05:17 PM	#6
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well it depends. Altogether, because I took my time, it took me about 13 hours for paint and interior. It's alot of work even with a buffer man. Your back really takes a beating, but in alot of ways it's worth it. Just doing a wash and wax doesn't take any time at all, but if you're going to be polishing and do paint correction you better have an entire weekend set aside. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

June 22nd, 2009, 11:56 PM	#7
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Read The Damn Stickys !!! __________________

July 6th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#8
mister0big Regular 1998 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: detroit Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude, if you dont know what you are doing, dont try to buffout your mustang!!! buffing/polishing/waxing a car is easy but if you are completley new to it, you will either make more wheel marks or burn your paint. try it first on some other car. it is actually really easy, but it is also easy to burn the paint or add more wheel marks. a cheap and easy way to hide the wheel marks is polish the car then wax it. you shouldnt see any wheel marks then, until after a couple washes then you just rinse and repeat. __________________ 98 GT, Cold Air Intake, Flowmasters, off road H-pipe, Predator Tuner, MIL Eliminators, BBK 70mm Throttle Body, Stack upper intake, plenum Spacer, t2 rear dif, moser axles, ford racing aluminum driveshaft, 4.10's, steeda tri axe short throw shifter

June 18th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#1
competition orange Regular 2004 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uniontown,pennslyvania Posts: 368 iTrader: 1 reviews	swirl marks how do i remove swirlmarks and light scratches,i was told with a buffer but i never used one should i attempt it or pay someone, do i use wax or polish to remove them i have no clue,nd advice?

June 18th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#2
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 gt, 95 740i, 96 disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mo Posts: 1,298 iTrader: 2 reviews	go to meguiars website and join their forums. there's alot of information on there that'll help you with that. you'll probably want to do it yourself cuz you get better results for a fraction of the cost. its really not hard at all. if you have a harborfreight around you can get a cheap dual action buffer for under 40. just dont buy one of those small round ones, they wont do shit. __________________

June 18th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#3
competition orange Regular 2004 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uniontown,pennslyvania Posts: 368 iTrader: 1 reviews	thanx,i'll have to check harbor freight this weekend

July 6th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#10
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	^ +1 It's almost impossible __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

July 6th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#11
cubestang04 Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for the info, i have been thinking of buffing my car as it to has swarl marks.

July 7th, 2009, 01:12 AM	#12
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Through personal experice I recommend the Pinnacle XMT Series Polishes. I've been wanting to try the Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover 3.0 or some Menzerna polishes. The XMT is a very easy to use series. Just make sure you do your share of research. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

July 7th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#13
mister0big Regular 1998 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: detroit Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	weems you are correct. my bad, when i think of rubbing out a car i think compound, wool pad, lots of time, then polish, and wax __________________ 98 GT, Cold Air Intake, Flowmasters, off road H-pipe, Predator Tuner, MIL Eliminators, BBK 70mm Throttle Body, Stack upper intake, plenum Spacer, t2 rear dif, moser axles, ford racing aluminum driveshaft, 4.10's, steeda tri axe short throw shifter

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