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Hi all. I have a situation that is unsettling for me, but probably not a big deal for the majority of you. I purchased a 2015 Harley back in June in the worst color to own, Vivid Black. When I got it home and had it parked in the driveway with the sun on it, I saw swirl marks. I spoke to the dealership briefly and they told me to bring it in. I decided not to because clearly their detailing guy caused the swirl marks so why would I bring it back to them. Fast forward a couple of months. I decided to try and remove the swirl marks myself. I purchased Harley's swirl remover so no one at Harley could contest that I used the wrong product. I went ahead and did part of the tank and I made it worse. I purchased new microfiber cloths to use on it. I am really upset because the tank looks like sh*t now (in sunlight anyway) and it's brand new. So that's the background.
I emailed Meguiars customer service and asked how to best approach this. The rep responded and told me to use the Ultimate Compound. The fact that they have 2 other product (SwirlX and ScratchX) that are less intrusive and he went right to that, concerns me. He said that since the paint is new that was the best choice. Here are my questions:
1. Looking for opinions on what product to use to remove the swirls, the compound, SwirlX or ScratchX
2. I will be doing this by hand. I plan on using foam applicators. Can someone try and describe the amount of pressure I should use and how long I should work it in
3. Do I use a different area of the applicator when applying more product to a new spot (the applicators are not that big)
4. When wiping off should I always use a clean area of the cloth?
5. Should I use the deep crystal polish after one of the above products, then wax or just go right to wax?
6. I have a really small spot that looks like the clear coat is knicked (probably from something kicking up) about the size of a BB, should I avoid getting any prep product on that area?
I really appreciate you taking the time to read this and also appreciate any opinions and guidance that is given
-Ed
I emailed Meguiars customer service and asked how to best approach this. The rep responded and told me to use the Ultimate Compound. The fact that they have 2 other product (SwirlX and ScratchX) that are less intrusive and he went right to that, concerns me. He said that since the paint is new that was the best choice. Here are my questions:
1. Looking for opinions on what product to use to remove the swirls, the compound, SwirlX or ScratchX
2. I will be doing this by hand. I plan on using foam applicators. Can someone try and describe the amount of pressure I should use and how long I should work it in
3. Do I use a different area of the applicator when applying more product to a new spot (the applicators are not that big)
4. When wiping off should I always use a clean area of the cloth?
5. Should I use the deep crystal polish after one of the above products, then wax or just go right to wax?
6. I have a really small spot that looks like the clear coat is knicked (probably from something kicking up) about the size of a BB, should I avoid getting any prep product on that area?
I really appreciate you taking the time to read this and also appreciate any opinions and guidance that is given
-Ed
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