Why does my detail only last 2 weeks?

[Flash Gordon]

Re: Why does my detail only last 2 weeks?

If the swirls continues misteriously, maybe there are animals, cats, birds, etc.. that with their nails are causing swirls.

Do you mind if I borrow this line sometime

[greg0303]

Re: Why does my detail only last 2 weeks?

Thanks guys, its a daily driver and garage kept. I have an older Mikita 2 speed high speed 1400 and 1600 rpms using a 10" SM Arnold Speedy Foam White (Mildest). I have hit spots 2x's if needed If I still see swirls. I failed to mention I used a Calif Dust Buster (which I will never use again). Im learning from your posts that no matter how careful washing/drying will introduce swirls on black cars. Im just puzzled cause I've had a 2008 Chrysler 300 Black Company Car and that thing hardly showed scratches and that thing went through any carwash. Probably the quality of clear they put on.

Jet Black is BMW's non-metallic black paint with pretty soft clear. It shows everything: swirls, holograms, even small scratches. Black metallic paints hide those defects slightly better.

Car duster shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't apply moderate down pressure or the car is super dirty. I would even recommend to use a car duster, before you use any quick detailer on that paint, and many good quality microfiber towels to trap the dirt (seperate towels for lower parts which tend to be the dirtiest).

Black paints require more work but when they are in perfect shape they really shine.