Swirlx or UC?

[jam3s121]

My 1999 volcano black audi's hood really needs to get rid of swirls.

I am not sure what approach to use to get rid of swirl marks, I get different information with every thread I read.

I believe it is best to use the least abrasive first to see if it can be done without using the heavier one which would be UC correct?

I watched a few videos so I know I want to do a test area first, and probably do 2 rounds of swirlx first to see if UC will be needed?

Also I am going to clay the hood first something I've never done so if u could tell me if this process would be correct please!

wash
dry with micro/terry cloths
use clay on contamination areas
use swirlx/uc on hood
use a polish
quick detailer to finish

[ffboy]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

Start with the less aggressive product first.. It's better to have a rather weak paint correction product than using an over aggressive product. Rather than overcorrecting due to a harsher compound and then later realizing that you may have removed too much clear. It's more expensive to make that kind of mistake. Yes, use the least aggressive one first.. 2 rounds with swirlX to see if it is effective enough for your paint's condition. If it works, then maybe that is all you'll need to do for your paint.

Polish is recommended especially on dark paint (as in your audi's black paint). Of course after the polish, you should wax/sealant your paint, and use quik detailer for maintenance. Depending on what you use, for NXT2.0 and prticularly the ultimate wax, you would want to leave it alone for 12 hours to allow the product to cross-link.

[jam3s121]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

Is the ultimate polish good to use then? and I would apply that with a foam applicator and never let it dry correct?

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

SwirlX and Ult. Polish have some polishing oils in them, so so using a pure polish after would be up to you.

The cleaning/polishing type products dont need to dry. Only waxes.

You will be working by hand?

[imz4n]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

Work small areas. You will get the most out of the product by not allowing them to dry. The surface should be cool to the touch, giving you more time to work the product.

[imz4n]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=374416305916256&set=a.140499189307970.20295.121139304577292&type=1

Working by hand? Found this on the Facebook page

[jam3s121]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

I am going to work them by hand, i have seen those products but they seem new and I'm not sure.

I am definitely claying my car also so I plan to spend a good deal of money on products to restore my 99 to its former glory. The body and car is in great shape but its time to bring the paint back.

I think I'm gonna go with swirlx and buy the UC just in case.

Gonna get NXT 2.0 paste wax as well.

the process would be
wash, dry with terry/microfiber cloths
clay car
attempt 2-3 rounds of swirlx in affected areas, UC if needed.
should i get polish?
nxt 2.0 wax


I don't know if i need polish or not any help with that? And with the swirlx and uc I want to work in small areas with some force applying the product then wiping clean with a microfiber. Claying the car is just spraying the lubricant in the affected areas and kneading as necessary, what about the process for using polish (most likely ultimate polish) and nxt 2.0 wax?

thanks again

[h_bomm]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

i would personally use ult polish, especially on your dark colored car. then use your wax to protect all the hard work you put in. as far as claying, you would want to clay the whole car, using the spray, to remove any debris that a regular washing didn't get like old wax, fallout and other bonded contaminents.

[Murr1525]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

the process would be
wash, dry with terry/microfiber cloths
clay car
attempt 2-3 rounds of swirlx in affected areas, UC if needed.
should i get polish?
nxt 2.0 wax

I would try to avoid terry cloth if possible. Or just use terry in the real dirty areas, there an be a higher chance of swirls from that.

If working by hand... I would tend to say UC will be needed. But you can do a test spot with the SwirlX to see.

I don't know if i need polish or not any help with that?

As mentioned it may look better. But not 'needed', esp if you follow up the UC with SwirlX.

And with the swirlx and uc I want to work in small areas with some force applying the product then wiping clean with a microfiber.

About a foot-ish square is a good size to start with, can go a little smaller if needed. Try to apply with your palm, or areas under fingers.

Just dont want to work a real small area with a fingertip, can get into trouble that way.

Claying the car is just spraying the lubricant in the affected areas and kneading as necessary

Yes, can cut the clay into smaller pieces if wanted. Kind of helps if you drop it.

what about the process for using polish (most likely ultimate polish) and nxt 2.0 wax?

You just want to rub them in a little, like a hand lotion or something. The wax would dry before removing.

[imz4n]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

Working by hand get yourself one of these and some 3" pads. Compound the entire car or it will look blochy.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Swirlx or UC?

Working by hand get yourself one of these and some 3" pads. Compound the entire car or it will look blochy.

This is a great idea and highly recommended when working by hand. Using this and the W8204 foam pad will prevent the possibility of fingertip pressure points when working by hand, and ensure a much more uniform finish.

Jam3s121, in all honesty, since you're working on 13 year old German paint by hand, we'd go straight to the Ultimate Compound after claying the entire car. UC, especially when used with the above hand pad and foam polishing pad, will make life so much easier for you. It's not going to be overly aggressive and we really feel that SwirlX is going to be far too mild for the task at hand. Our intent with the "use the least aggressive method to get the job done" philosophy is not to see you two products when only one is needed, and sometimes that philosophy is taken to an extreme.

If you use this hand pad, and admittedly you'll most likely have to order it online along with the necessary foam pads (W8204 and W9204) you'll get better control of the applicator, a more uniform finish, and a much more ergonomic experience overall. Use the W9204 pads for application of the polish (Ultimate Polish should be great here) and whatever wax you like. In your original post your plan mentioned going straight from polish to a quick detailer to finish, but you really want a wax in there as a QD won't give you any protection. Since you'll be working entirely by hand, might we recommend our Ultimate Wax in paste form? The W9204 pad will easily fit right into the can and it will allow you to easily spread a very thin and uniform coat of wax. A great way to go!