Swirls

[Anubis]

Dear experts out there,

 

Me got a question. Please enlighten. Is it true that no matter how careful or well I maintain my ride. Minor swirls will still appear?

[Lexxmexx]

You can minimize but cannot prevent.

[Chickenfarm]

I am no expert You're right that swirls will occur no matter how hard you try to avoid it...just like having minor dents on the door of your car by someone opening up theirs without care. But swirls can be removed by proper maintenance like polishing.

[Katou]

I was told tat if your car is new, dun use machine polish. It will cause ur factory coat of protection to be remove.

 

Use clay and hand wax to remove ba.

[Maddriver]

unavoidable.. many factors,cloth,sponge etc

[Mzrmazda3]

Yes bro

 

Unavoidable to have minor swirls no matter how often you groom your ride if you DIY unless you machine polish it

 

Even some brand new rides comes with minor swirls when they collect their rides

[Silver_blade]

Agree with the rest. It's impossible to have zero swirl marls no matter how careful you are. But you can minimize it by using the right stuff/method on it.

[Number19]

You will have to be extremely anal about washing technique and wash media to prevent swirls on soft paint. If you use the correct washing techniques/wash media on very hard clear eg: BMW/Merc/Audi I believe it can be done

[Number19]

What factory protection? Free swirl package?

 

Claybars and waxes are not meant for removing swirls but yeah certain waxes are able to conceal swirls which is a temporary solution.

[Bingo]

correct me if im wrong, swirl marks r come from machines polish. scratches r come from our hand. anyother way of minimize on creating more scratches for those soft paintwork is dont wash the car when its hot

[Number19]

I dun think most of us wash our cars in totally straight lines. My gf's family car, never seen a machine before also has plenty of circular shape swirls.. maybe its time to operate their car~!

 

Why would temperature be a factor for swirls? If its water spots and streaking still understandable~

 

Cheers

[Bingo]

when there r so many lines n so close to each other, when u look under the light reflection u always can mix up those r scratches or swirl marks. as for the car is hot ( bonnet ) the clear coat is become so much softer than its cold, thats where easier to creat scratches. i also learn its from a pro.

Edited October 3, 2007 by Bingo

[Scrambyjess]

Incorrect use of a buffer or polisher is not the only cause of swirl marks. Every time you wash or wipe down your car, you create micro marring. The severity of the micro marring depends on your tools and the contaminants present. Here are the ten most frequent causes of micro marring (swirl marks):

 

- Polishers/buffers with the incorrect pad or an untrained operator.

- Towels and applicators containing polyester threads.

- A dirty chamois or a chamois that has not been properly maintained.

- Wiping down a dusty or dirty car with a dry towel.

- A dirty car duster or a car duster used on a car with too much dirt on the surface.

- Not keeping your wash mitt or sponge properly rinsed.

- Automated car washes with brushes and other wipers.

- Not rinsing your car completely before washing, or not washing your car thoroughly before drying.

- Using a car cover when the car or the cover is not clean.

 

The most noticeable areas for swirl marks are the hood and trunk. On dark-colored cars, they might also show up on the doors and fenders. Bright colors do not show swirl marks as much because they reflect more light. That doesn't mean they don't get swirl marks; the marks just show up more readily on dark colors. Black, of course, is the worst of all colors for displaying swirls and other imperfections.

 

*quoted from autopia