Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

[ThomasAbney]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMAT Technology

nothing to hide:

Great job!!
Thank you for sharing!

[SwedishCanadian]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Will you be working by hand?

Unfortunately, by hands!

[davey g-force]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Will you be working by hand?

[SwedishCanadian]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

I will do my first detailing for a few days over the weekend and early next week. I have a black car and I want to get rid of those swirls badly. My approach will be wash, clay, scratch X, Ultimate polish and finally Ultimate Wax. I also have some Ultimate Compound that I will apply on a few, deeper scratches. I will
be using Meguiars yellow pads and premium microfibre.

Wish me luck!

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

There isn't really anything "wrong" with the Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound, per se, it's just that it's a bit of an old school product that doesn't play well with modern, scratch prone clear coats. But on old single stage lacquer paints, which were pretty much standard back when this product was introduced, it can do wonders. Being "old tech" or even "old school" doesn't make it "bad", just maybe not the right match for current surface technology. We could say the same thing about a couple of our products, especially when used by hand instead of by rotary like they were designed to be used.

We'll let you in on a little secret: when we do buffer demos at Barrett-Jackson and other events, we need paint with swirls in it to do a proper demo. Let's face it, if the paint is perfect and we do a demo, we prove nothing. But since we do many demos a day, we have to create our own swirls before we can correct them. We tend to do that with these "old school" products, whether ours or theirs, or even with a wool pad pretty well loaded with dried compound. It makes the paint look pretty horrid, but it makes for a great demo. And what do we use to remove these self inflicted defects? Ultimate Compound.

So don't let the word "compound" scare you. As long as you use it correctly you'll be perfectly fine with it. Just avoid old cotton towels, don't scrub in a tiny little spot for a long period of time, and don't let it dry on the surface and you should get excellent results.

[C8N]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

You guys are the best!

Thank you so much!

[Murr1525]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

I like ColorX for a quick detail.

Say

1. Wash
2. Clay if needed
3. ColorX
4. Wax

Layering different waxes is up to you. Just give it a shot, or do different panels different ways and see if you tell any difference.

[Marc08EX]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

So when is it appropriate to use ColorX?

First time using Meguiar's products and I was extremely pleased with the 1 layer of Gold Class Wax and read somewhere on this forum that adding a layer of Gold Glass over NXT will really bring out that deep gloss and wet look.

Thank you very much in advance to Murr1525 and Marc08EX!

ColorX is appropriate for maintenance details.. It's a mild 1 step cleaner wax as Mat mentioned. If you really don't have swirls to remove but you just want to clean the paint up.

[Murr1525]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

I still lack the knowledge you have in all your posts though.

I doubt it.

[C8N]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

So when is it appropriate to use ColorX?

First time using Meguiar's products and I was extremely pleased with the 1 layer of Gold Class Wax and read somewhere on this forum that adding a layer of Gold Glass over NXT will really bring out that deep gloss and wet look.

Thank you very much in advance to Murr1525 and Marc08EX!

[Marc08EX]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

Killin me this morning Marc....

LOL Mat hehehe! No worries it's probably just today ROFL!!!

I still lack the knowledge you have in all your posts though.

[Murr1525]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

Killin me this morning Marc....

[Murr1525]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

ColorX is just a cleaner/wax. Wont do much for swirls by hand, and no point in using it if going to polish and wax again after.

[Marc08EX]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

Sounds great! Let us know how it works out. Like what Murr mentioned, you need to apply passion for these products to work.

I would take out ColorX in your process. Also, using the Gold Class is a little redundant when you're using it after NXT. Both are LSPs. The GC is made out of carnauba while the NXT is a sealant. Both serve the same purpose. There's really no reason in doing both. But this shouldn't stop you.

I would do:
1. Wash
2. Clay
3. SwirlX where needed
4. Ultimate Polish
5. Wax - either NXT or GC

[C8N]

Re: Tips for removing swirls by hand with SMA Technology

Thank you both for your comments.
Will throw out the Turtle Wax and start with SwirlX first since I already have this and I will be using the Meguiar's foam applicator pads to apply and use a MF towel to wipe off.
I was told that Acura's have pretty soft paint so will start with light pressure and work up if necessary.

I can't wait until the weather gets a bit more warmer so that I can start this project!

I plan on..
Wash
Clay
ColorX and SwirlX where needed
Ultimate Polish
NXT
Gold Class Wax