SwirlX Too Thick?

[100kdown]

I've used the 80/83 combo on my black Honda for years with great success. For my final detail of the season, I decided to try out the new DA approved SwirlX to remove some light swirling which needs to be dealt with.

I don't know if this is normal, however the SwirlX is so thick, in a brand new bottle, that it's next to impossible to squeeze out. My first thought was that the spout was clogged. However, having never been used, it's clear. I would say it's about the consistency of very, VERY thick peanut butter.

Having never used the product, I don't know what the consistency should be and am wondering if I possibly got my hands on some old shelf stock which may have been improperly stored or frozen somewhere along the line.

When I get back to the store for a replacement, should the product feel "loose" when the bottle is shaken?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

[Shawn T.]

Re: SwirlX Too Thick?

It is a very thick liquid. When shaking it up, you really have to shake it hard to feel it moving around inside. Your observations are correct.

How did you like it?

[ca2kjet]

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SwirlX is definitely a thick product, especially so when compared to M80.

[Murr1525]

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I think you'll find the more 'hand applied' a product is, the thicker it will be.

[Michael Stoops]

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Yes, it is indeed quite thick. Which makes it really interesting when trying to gently squeeze out just a bit during a video shoot.

[100kdown]

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Ok guys. Thanks for the input. I'll forge ahead with my test area and let you know how it performs with a DA.

[smack]

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I used swirlx on my black BMW and it was a joy to use besides being thick. Let us know what you think.

[100kdown]

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A follow-up on my maiden voyage with SwirlX:

Using a Megs yellow pad and a G110V1 on 5, the product did a nice job of removing the light swirls. Unfortunately, it also left behind some micro marring which "ghosted" the finish. Anyone who deals with black Honda paint knows how temperamental it can be.

To add insult to injury, my second G110 croaked midway through my testing. Thanks to Rick @ Megs Customer Service, I'll be back in business in the near future. I switched to my backup PC fitted with a Megs black pad and went at the micro marred test spot again. Not only did this combination remove the marring but it left a finish clarity which I've never been able to achieve in 10 years of working this car's paint! While I didn't try it, I suspect the black pad alone would not have enough cut to remove the swirling. However, it did a beautiful job of removing the micro marring and finishing out.

I couldn't be more pleased with the results which could spell the end to the M83/M80 combo. Of course, your mileage may vary, but for me, on this particular paint, SwirlX will become my go-to product for light swirling correction.

[Michael Stoops]

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Even on very delicate paint that is prone to D/A hazing you can do a fantastic final clean up and apply your wax in one simple step - ColorX. Use SwirlX and a yellow pad as needed to correct defects, but finish off with ColorX to remove the hazing and put down a layer of protection. Heck, once you've corrected things to your liking you can apply ColorX monthly with a black pad on the D/A to keep things looking great for a very long time.

Have you checked out The Challenge of Delicate Paint?

[100kdown]

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Mike, that's a great write-up and describes my Honda paint exactly. Sneeze and it's swirled or hazed.

I've been very pleased with the results I get from NXT Tech 2.0 and hadn't considered ColorX. How does ColorX hold up compared to NXT Tech? Is the ColorX cut similar to SwirlX, M205 or more like M80?