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Re: Swirl marks remain
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Posted by Slaab [Email] (#1275) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Slaab) on Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:34:38 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Swirl marks remain, SaabSpeed, Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:49:45
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I'm glad you're pleased with the shine/wetness. The Klasse twins do a remarkable job. 2 coats of SG should last you most of the winter, just avoid harsh cleaners during the winter. A topcoat of non-cleaner wax will give a bit more protection, but it's mostly cosmetic (and p21s is an excellent choice).

As for swirl removal, it's very difficult to perform any correction with hand application. The Klasse twins are not really aggressive enough to do any swirl/scratch removal. Klasse AIO is a chemical paint prep designed to remove oxidation and industrial fallout, rather than an abrasive polish. Still, it's the best choice to use just prior to the Klasse SG. Your best bet is a random orbital polisher (Porter Cable makes a terrific tool) with various foam pads (these vary in how aggressive they are), and a good polish designed for scratch/swirl removal. 3M Perfect It polishes and Meguiars are very good and available OTC, other manufacturers like Menzerna and Poorboys make exceptional, professional grade products that yield stunning results. You would be amazed at the results you can get in your own driveway with these polishes folowed by the Klasse twins - showcar results! http://www.autopia.org is an excellent source of information for detailing.

Christmas is just around the corner, and you can get a detailing kit online for less than $250 - including the polisher, pads and polish. Sounds like a lot, but think about how much you paid for your car.

One other item to consider - use microfiber towels to buff off your polishes, glazes, sealants and waxes. You can induce scratches and swirl marks even with high quality terry towels, so I would avoid them. You spend so much time prepping and polishing the car, only to do damage at the end - I've made the same mistake.

Good luck and enjoy your shiny car! Hope your foot isn't bothering you too much - recently sprained my ankle playing soccer.

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