2012 Honda Civic VTI-L, Cobweb swirls.

[Blackwolf_Oz]

Off the line in May 2012, DESO enhanced!

I initially just washed (dual bucket, Meguiars Gold class) & then applied NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

I did however, dry with a chamois
Looked awesome ............. I then started reading up on all the tutorials here.....looked at the (Pearlescent black) paint in the direct sun......... Hundreds of spider webs!!....

Recommend as per hours of reading here??....

1. Wash
2. Ultimate Polish
3. NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

or....

1. Wash
2. Swirlx
3. NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

Appreciate any advice.

The main question, is do I need to remove the layer of NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 before I do the UP/SwirlX?

[ChevyNick]

SwirlX could very well do the job for you though. I wouldn't bother trying Ultimate Polish, it really isn't that agressive as far as cutting goes. But hey, this hobby is all about testing and seeing what works best.

What I would do is just grab Ultimate Compound and see how it does. I wouldn't work it as aggressively as possible, but would step up if needed.

Your question about removing a layer of wax before doing this... No, for what its worth though, All the products you mentioned as well as myself (SwirlX, Ultimate Polish, and Ultimate Compound) all remove wax.

[gsaintchar]

Being a black car, I would go this route, because polish is a must for dark colors. Wash, SwirlX. Ultimate Polish, Ultimate Wax.

[Blackwolf_Oz]

Thanks for all the replies....not a good camera shot but the cobwebs are far more noticeable in the sun.

[ffboy]

I'd go swirlX first, UC may be too harsh and your paint may be a bit soft so it's still a bit of an unkonwn, UC may remove the minor swirls but if the paint doesn't respond well, the swirls may be removed but leave the finish with marring.. so go the less aggressive route first.

1. Carwash
2. clay
3. SwirlX
4. Ultimate polish (polish with a small amount of cleaners), or Pure Polish (M07 or Deep Crystal) or even ColorX. Polishing is a must for black cars, it will make a difference in the depth, richness and give an even wetter looking finish as well as allow the megs waxes to bond even better to the paint.
5. Wax/Sealant-Choice of Ultimate Wax (liquid or paste), NXT 2.0 (no longer the best, but a proven product), or Gold Class carnauba plus (not the most durable of the 3, but can beat the rest in terms of depth, richness or wetness of shine)
6. Regular car wash (Gold Class, Deep crystal or Ultimate Wash and wax)
7. Maintain with UQD for light dust removal and UQW after every car wash (maybe once a week) if not using Ultimate Wash and Wax.

[Blackwolf_Oz]

Thanks for all the input, es specially ffboy

I'll follow your guide.
I'll tackle it on the weekend and post the before & afters in the sunlight.

[Blackwolf_Oz]

1. Carwash
2. Ultimate Polish
3. Gold Class liquid wax...
4. 20 microfibre towels !


4 hours............... arms fell off

Very, very happy....no more swirls

[ffboy]

Nice results! Glad to be of help, now the hard part is keeping it swirl free... Well, if swirls come out of nowhere and you don't feel like re-correcting the paint, I'll just apply a glaze to conceal it for a while rather than doing another 4 hour detail job..

Black paint looks awesome when detailed properly, but hell to keep swirl free...

[Blackwolf_Oz]

Nice results! Glad to be of help, now the hard part is keeping it swirl free... Well, if swirls come out of nowhere and you don't feel like re-correcting the paint, I'll just apply a glaze to conceal it for a while rather than doing another 4 hour detail job..

Black paint looks awesome when detailed properly, but hell to keep swirl free...

I also bought some Ultimate Quickwax for the weekly wash........what product do you recommend in relation to a "glaze"?

Something to apply weekly after the wash...or is Ultimate Quickwax okay?

[Sonata]

UQW is great to apply following weekly washes - it smells nice, is easy to apply, and helps maintain your finish. Some have noted it conceals fine swirls, too!