Swirl Marks.
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Swirl Marks.
I've had fine swirls for a while now. I've always used microfiber towels to wash/dry/wax my car. I usually use an up and down motions instead of circular motions. I tried the Zaino Z-PC Swirl Remover today and I don't think I see a difference under flourescent light.
I've come down to two things:
1). Zaino's website says to use 100% cotton towels, made in the US. My towels are apparently made in Korea. Anyone have suggestions on what towels I can buy, preferably online?
2). Maybe I need more than one coat of Z-PC before I see a difference?
I've come down to two things:
1). Zaino's website says to use 100% cotton towels, made in the US. My towels are apparently made in Korea. Anyone have suggestions on what towels I can buy, preferably online?
2). Maybe I need more than one coat of Z-PC before I see a difference?
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don't know where to find those, probably because i've never needed to look. i've always used the porter cable with the sonus grey pad for application and the microfiber bonnet for removal and have always been pleased with my results. espescially after multiple trips to the dealer and the monkeys running their car wash (whom i always tell to not wash it, but it always comes back washed and undried).
how would u.s. manufacturing differ (substantially) from others?
how would u.s. manufacturing differ (substantially) from others?
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hmm, interesting.
looks like they have different bonnets than the ones i have now
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/sondas.html
looks like they have different bonnets than the ones i have now
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/sondas.html
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Looked into it, and the Porter Cable is $150? I don't know if some swirls are worth that.
edit - ok, it may be worth it...
edit - ok, it may be worth it...
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It really is worth the cost!!
I have NEVER said "Why did I buy this" I DO say "How did I get along without this" a lot!!
You should get a better set of pads for it. The one for swirl mark removal would be the white lake country pad.You should also get a finishing pad for applying a finish polish or even applying wax.
A hook and loop backing plate makes changing the pads easy and quick.
Be sure to wash the pads after polishing. Keep them clean and they will last for a few years!
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It really is worth the cost!!
I have NEVER said "Why did I buy this" I DO say "How did I get along without this" a lot!!
You should get a better set of pads for it. The one for swirl mark removal would be the white lake country pad.You should also get a finishing pad for applying a finish polish or even applying wax.
A hook and loop backing plate makes changing the pads easy and quick.
Be sure to wash the pads after polishing. Keep them clean and they will last for a few years!
How to polish paint
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So far, not good. I bought an orange and green pads, tried Poorboy's SSR2 swirl remover. I tried it on the hood for days, spending around 2 minutes in a small area (about a square foot). The hood's swirls don't look as defined as the swirls that are on the top of the trunk for example, but they're still there and noticeable. I'll have to try stronger polishes and perhaps a different pad (and use more money...)
Suggestions would be appreciated.
Suggestions would be appreciated.
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bummer man! i've never used anything firmer than the blue polish pad for application (usually stick with the grey), but then again, i haven't tried a swirl remover yet. are you using the bonnet for polish removal or microfiber towels?
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
I've had fine swirls for a while now. I've always used microfiber towels to wash/dry/wax my car. I usually use an up and down motions instead of circular motions. I tried the Zaino Z-PC Swirl Remover today and I don't think I see a difference under flourescent light.
I've come down to two things:
1). Zaino's website says to use 100% cotton towels, made in the US. My towels are apparently made in Korea. Anyone have suggestions on what towels I can buy, preferably online?
2). Maybe I need more than one coat of Z-PC before I see a difference?
I've come down to two things:
1). Zaino's website says to use 100% cotton towels, made in the US. My towels are apparently made in Korea. Anyone have suggestions on what towels I can buy, preferably online?
2). Maybe I need more than one coat of Z-PC before I see a difference?
cotton towels is the culprit.
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Oh, and if you're still stuck, you may want to try and ask here.
http://autopia.org/forum/index.php?
http://autopia.org/forum/index.php?
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Believe it or not, you can pick up a good product for getting those swirls out at your local auto parts store. It is called Meguiar's fine cut cleaner and it works surprisingly well on our black cars. It should take the swirls right out but if not you might be ok to go to the medium cut. I always do it by hand simply because I don't own a polisher and I don't have to worry about cutting too much. Once I get the swirls out I always finish with a glaze and then a few coats of wax. Give this a try.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Kings8
Oh, and if you're still stuck, you may want to try and ask here.
http://autopia.org/forum/index.php?
http://autopia.org/forum/index.php?
Buyinan8: I had Meguiar's Scratch X at first, if that's what you're referring to. I did it by hand and there was no difference, but I'll try it with the PC.
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http://autopia.org/forum/showthread....highlight=RX-8
Here's the link to the thread in case anyone's interested.
Here's the link to the thread in case anyone's interested.
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I got a more powerful polish, a recommended swirl removing pad...no difference. I guess I'll have to live with the swirls, which are only really visible in the flourescent lights in parking lots at night and a little bit in direct sunlight. I'm young anyway and will probably have more cars of my own in the future, so lesson learned (DON'T USE SPONGES, OR ANYTHING NOT USA-MADE MICROFIBER!!!!!!).
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I've got exactly the same problem: Red, Swirl Marks. Although I think mine are due to poor dealer lot washing habbits. I've used Z-PC and 3 coats of Z-5 and I don't see much of a difference. I just e-mailed Zaino to ask them what to do so I'll post back when I hear from them.
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ZPC was bs, Meguire's Scratch X wasa bs. I've tried Poorboy's swirl removers with the porter cable like I've said, a highly recommended polish at autopia.org, and the severe swirls are gone but there's still very fine ones that may be hard to notice, but they still bother me.
My guess is that this would take a professional...
My guess is that this would take a professional...
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
ZPC was bs, Meguire's Scratch X wasa bs. I've tried Poorboy's swirl removers with the porter cable like I've said, a highly recommended polish at autopia.org, and the severe swirls are gone but there's still very fine ones that may be hard to notice, but they still bother me.
My guess is that this would take a professional...
My guess is that this would take a professional...
I'm thinking of getting SSR 3 and trying it with my DA first and if that doesn't work then I'll use it with the rotary.
I'll keep you posted on how I go..