Non-abrasive paint cleaner

[mohebmhanna]

Hello
As above could you please suggest a good non-abrasive cleanser? Is swirls X can be considered as non-abrasive or suggest what do you prefer.

Thanks to all.

[Marc08EX]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

I'm not sure if my statement is accurate but I don't think there's a cleanser that's non-abrasive. In order to clean the paint, you have to abrade or scuff the surface at the very least. Since you want the least abrasive product, I would highly suggest using Ultimate Polish. Of course I'm talking about chemically cleaning the paint.

Griot's Garage has a Paint Prep spray. I don't know what it does and I'm sure it's not abrasive because it's in liquid form.

There's also the Meguiar's consumer 3 step cleaner,polish,carnauba wax before. I don't know if the 1st step cleaner was abrasive or not. But it's discontinued now.

[mohebmhanna]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

Thanks Marc for your reply, what is about swirls X I believe it's non-abrasive?

[Marc08EX]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

SwirlX has abrasives in it. It's more abrasive than Ultimate Polish.

[Murr1525]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

As Mark says, every paint cleaner Meguiars makes has some sort of abrasive in it, and Ult. Polish will be the mildest.

Perhaps a better question is what are you looking to do/fix? Just something mild for regular detailing?

[Marc08EX]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

This thread will show you the aggressiveness order of some polishes Meguiar's offers including SwirlX:
The Aggressiveness Order of SMAT Products - This might surprise you!

Ultimate Polish will be placed on the right of M205.

[mohebmhanna]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

Murr1525: Yes I'm looking for a product for regular detailing.
Marc08EX: very interesting chart.

[Murr1525]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

Yeah, Ult. Polish would certainly be good then.

1. Wash
2. Clay if needed
3. Clean/Polish - Ult. Polish
4. Wax
5. Wax

would be a very good mild detail.

[wifpd4]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

I haven't seen ColorX mentioned in this discussion. Is it too much of a wax to use in this instance or not enough of a polish?

[Murr1525]

Re: Non-abrasive paint cleaner

ColorX + Wax (or hopefully soon White Wax + Wax) is my favorite quick detail.

You'll certainly get more polishing oils from Ult. Polish, so depending on the car/color, someone may see a difference. I think because the OP asked about SwirlX, we just stuck with products for individual steps.