Still not happy...

[akimel]

Re: Still not happy...

Refine my technique? I thought applying SwirlX is just like applying liquid wax?

SwirlX is an abrasive polish. It needs to be applied with some measure of pressure and rubbed into the paint surface so that it can accomplish its purpose--i.e., remove paint. You want to remove paint in order to level the paint surface. This is how swirls and scratches are removed. See these articles:

What it means to remove a scratch out of anything...
How To Remove Swirls By Hand
How to use ScratchX by hand to remove swirls, scratches and water spot etchings
Circles or Straight Lines?
Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

The techniques of abrasive polishing, therefore, are different from the techniques of waxing. When we apply a wax or sealant, we simply want to cover the paint surface with the protective substance; but when we apply an abrasive polish, we want to actually change and smooth the paint surface.

Does that make sense?

Cheers,
Al

[agp423]

Re: Still not happy...

Yeaup, thanks for all your help!!

[RZ Autodetailing]

Re: Still not happy...

you will probly not get the results your looking for without a machine or your hands falling off...

[Bunky]

Re: Still not happy...

I would just note that it is often easy to get correction with polishes but you may not get the gloss ramped up enough depending on your finishing polish technique.