Swirls in Paint

Tara · April 7th, 2008, 05:09 PM

I have noticed a lot of swirls in my paint lately and am sure it's from the last time I got the car waxed, the only problem is that was in a different state and I need to get it fixed. I would hope to be able to do it at home but am unsure of the right product or if there are any tips to make the swirls less visible other than getting it buffed by the dealer.... any tips of products or how to would be greatly appreciated!

HMUSN · April 7th, 2008, 05:14 PM

welcome to the forums.

you need what's called a claybar

04DSGV6 · April 7th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

welcome to the forums.

you need what's called a claybar

I had some swirls. I claybarred, polished, and waxed and it looks much much better. welcome to the forums

pilot37 · April 10th, 2008, 10:56 PM

i use meguiar's, works for me
1. wash it
2. use paint cleaner
3. claybar with paint cleaner as lubricant
4. rubbing compound
5. polishing compound
6. wax

NOTE: when using rubbing compound, be sure to only move in a front to back motion, DO NOT swirl when buffing
also: work in small areas at a time, do not apply the compound to the whole car and then buff it out, work on one section of one panel at a time
after that your paint will be looking as good as new (with the obvious exceptions of chipped paint & such
also: make sure not to get any rubbing/polishing compound or wax on trim pieces i.e. fake scoops etc

any questions just shoot me a pm, i have a fair amount of detailng experience as i detail aircraft occasionally on the weekends

April 7th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#1
Tara Look Ma! My First Post! 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 1	Swirls in Paint I have noticed a lot of swirls in my paint lately and am sure it's from the last time I got the car waxed, the only problem is that was in a different state and I need to get it fixed. I would hope to be able to do it at home but am unsure of the right product or if there are any tips to make the swirls less visible other than getting it buffed by the dealer.... any tips of products or how to would be greatly appreciated!

April 10th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#4
pilot37 Regular 2000 v6 vert 3min 48 sec :) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 157	i use meguiar's, works for me 1. wash it 2. use paint cleaner 3. claybar with paint cleaner as lubricant 4. rubbing compound 5. polishing compound 6. wax NOTE: when using rubbing compound, be sure to only move in a front to back motion, DO NOT swirl when buffing also: work in small areas at a time, do not apply the compound to the whole car and then buff it out, work on one section of one panel at a time after that your paint will be looking as good as new (with the obvious exceptions of chipped paint & such also: make sure not to get any rubbing/polishing compound or wax on trim pieces i.e. fake scoops etc any questions just shoot me a pm, i have a fair amount of detailng experience as i detail aircraft occasionally on the weekends __________________ 2000 v6 5spd atlantic blue vert w/ white leather

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