Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

[polaris]

I have babied this car once we got it but the swirls just drive me crazy i have tried swirlx, swirl remover 2.0 and ultimate polish none have completely worked any ideas on what to try next.

[gtrspeed]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

Ultimate Compound would probably be the next logical step in terms of aggressiveness. Are you working by hand or DA?

Was the car swirled out when you bought it, or has it happened over time while you've owned it? You may want to reevalute your washing technique to see if you're causing the swirls - using two buckets, grit guards, etc. goes a long way toward minimizing the potential for swirling.

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

And how were you applying the current products?

[polaris]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

Hand applied not willing to try a da it was swirled when bought it was a lease car im geussing a girl owned it a scuffed rim and a automatic car wash everytime it needed a wash. I now was it with a soft mit a clean bucket and ulimate wash and wash have to use hard water some times. I got like three big microfiber towels for drying have so much wax on the car it practically dries its self

[davey g-force]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

As above - time to step it up to UC - especially if you're working by hand!

[polaris]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

sure thats not a little rough because i would rather have it swirled that harmed

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

Esp working by hand, products need to be worked in well, not just wiped around. And focusing on a panel at a time. Dont try to do the whole car at once.

I'd also want to try the Ult. Compound... a little extra strength can help by hand.

[polaris]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

Yes i have worked a panel at a time but need some sun to see real results maybe try scratcx 2.0 before uc

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

Ehh, I'd go UC.

[polaris]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

if i got some pics would it give you a better idea

[davey g-force]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

maybe try scratcx 2.0 before uc

Not such a bad idea. ScratchX is right in between SwirlX (which you've already tried) and UC in terms of agressiveness.

Try the ScratchX first if you're really worried about going too agressive - just keep in mind that you may end up having to try UC later anyway.

**EDIT** Yes, pics always help.

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

Pics never hurt.

Just saying the difference between ScratchX and UC isnt that drastic to buy both products.

[Redefined]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

UC is your next step. You have to go more aggressive if the less aggressive method isnt working. There really isn`t another option as far as that goes.

[polaris]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

Okay will try to get some pics tonight thanks!

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Swirls on the black 2008 grand prix

We would go with UC straight away, no question. Have a look through the various threads with pictures from our Saturday Classes and you'll see a huge variety of cars loaded with swirls, and we always use UC in our demos. The routine is to do a test spot by hand on one side of the hood and another test spot by DA right next to it. Sometimes the hand application needs a bit more elbow grease than other times, but that's down to the level of defects present and the varying hardness of the different paints we end up working on. Don't forget that you can alter the total cut of any product depending on how aggressively you use it, meaning that if you go easy with UC it's going to work very slowly, but if you put some muscle behind it you'll cut through severe defects faster. UC uses SMAT abrasives so it's not like the old "rocks in a bottle" type products that will scour a modern clear coat.