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Old 10-11-2005, 12:59 AM
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Default Need help removing swirls ASAP!

As many of you know, Im sellign my car or trading in soon for an 06 roadster. It has however swirls if you look closely at an angle. I need to remove this ASAP to start showing th evehicle for sale. Im not too automotive inclined and would appreciate any help on product names and pics of how they work pls. Also could I buy this products localy?

I saw a guy from Australia with a SB Z who used something to remove his swirls and the guy made it look hot, anyone kow who Im talking about and what he used?
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Removing swirls is a precise process and pretty much mandates the use of an orbital buffer. Without knowing it's proper usage, you could hurt the finish rather than help it. I would suggest getting it detailed by a professional. Ask SPECIFICALLY for swirl removal.

Covering or filling-in swirls, on the other hand, is a simple process and does not require a buffer. I could recommend products for that, but it seems you want them permanently removed from the paint, so heed the above advice.
Old 10-11-2005, 09:41 AM
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Sandpaper should work just fine it will make the paint look new
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Originally Posted by davidgaddy
Sandpaper should work just fine it will make the paint look new
yeah, it'll work wonders. Use something at least 120 grit or courser...Wetsanding works best....
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Take it to a detail car shop, it should only cost you around $75-100 to get the whole car polished to remove the swirl marks.

Or you can invest in a buffer and the polish. But then you said you need to get this done ASAP...
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If you're doing it to get rid of the car, then find a good detailer to do it. The supplies (PC polisher, pads, SMR) would cost as much as getting somebody to do it.

If you're inclined to DIY - you should be able to find most of the stuff locally. You can get the PC 7336SP from Lowes for $109. 3M Swirl Mark Remover will run you under $20. Good polishing pads might be difficult to find locally - it just depends where you live. I order mine from www.topoftheline.com

Good instructions on how to do it:
http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14421
http://www.roadfly.com/magazine/7/po..._buffer.1.html
http://forums.roadfly.com/forums/det...1430487&page=1


Hell, if you lived near me, we could probably have worked out something.
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