Anyone tried a swirl/scratch remover that works??
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Anyone tried a swirl/scratch remover that works??
these swirl marks are driving me crazy. Its only since i took it to the dealer i've had swirl marks. I take really good care of the paint.. but the dealer put some swirl marks on it that i haven't been able to cure. I've tried wax that "supposedly" takes them out.. but never really worked. What do you guys use?? oh yah.. for the ones that use the Big Blue Towel.. is it a good way to dry the car without getting swirl marks?? where can i buy one?
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I have the same problem on my black Z.
The dealer scratched it up when detailing.
Have also had problems w/ bird crap eating into the paint within 24 hrs!
The meguiars 3 stage process worked pretty well for me, but this black paint on the Z seems very susceptible to damage...
The dealer scratched it up when detailing.
Have also had problems w/ bird crap eating into the paint within 24 hrs!
The meguiars 3 stage process worked pretty well for me, but this black paint on the Z seems very susceptible to damage...
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Re: Anyone tried a swirl/scratch remover that works??
Originally posted by s9am_me
these swirl marks are driving me crazy. Its only since i took it to the dealer i've had swirl marks. I take really good care of the paint.. but the dealer put some swirl marks on it that i haven't been able to cure. I've tried wax that "supposedly" takes them out.. but never really worked. What do you guys use?? oh yah.. for the ones that use the Big Blue Towel.. is it a good way to dry the car without getting swirl marks?? where can i buy one?
these swirl marks are driving me crazy. Its only since i took it to the dealer i've had swirl marks. I take really good care of the paint.. but the dealer put some swirl marks on it that i haven't been able to cure. I've tried wax that "supposedly" takes them out.. but never really worked. What do you guys use?? oh yah.. for the ones that use the Big Blue Towel.. is it a good way to dry the car without getting swirl marks?? where can i buy one?
For big blue.. its perfect. You can buy them online at many places.. including www.properautocare.com
You can dry the entire Z with it and still be able to dry another car.
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Re: Anyone tried a swirl/scratch remover that works??
Originally posted by s9am_me
these swirl marks are driving me crazy. Its only since i took it to the dealer i've had swirl marks. I take really good care of the paint.. but the dealer put some swirl marks on it that i haven't been able to cure. I've tried wax that "supposedly" takes them out.. but never really worked. What do you guys use?? oh yah.. for the ones that use the Big Blue Towel.. is it a good way to dry the car without getting swirl marks?? where can i buy one?
these swirl marks are driving me crazy. Its only since i took it to the dealer i've had swirl marks. I take really good care of the paint.. but the dealer put some swirl marks on it that i haven't been able to cure. I've tried wax that "supposedly" takes them out.. but never really worked. What do you guys use?? oh yah.. for the ones that use the Big Blue Towel.. is it a good way to dry the car without getting swirl marks?? where can i buy one?
Also, take a look at their write up on Menzerna. This stuff is really something else.
Oh, yea... I also have 2 Big Blues. Great product and really absorbent.
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3M works great
I'll third that. The 3M scratch remover works great. Sometimes they don't sell it with all the waxes and such in the stores they will put it where all the bondo and touch up paint is.
Use a buffer with a foam bonnet and the 3M stuff and you should have some good success.
Use a buffer with a foam bonnet and the 3M stuff and you should have some good success.
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Originally posted by vova151
Can this 3M stuff be found at say AutoZone or WesternAuto or any of those other retail auto stores?
How does the 3M stuff compare to Zaino?
Can this 3M stuff be found at say AutoZone or WesternAuto or any of those other retail auto stores?
How does the 3M stuff compare to Zaino?
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arite.. i'm sold on that 3M stuff. hehehe.. thanx for the input. Do have to use a buffer?? i usually just use a microfiber towel and rubbing it the old fashion way. is this ok?
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Originally posted by s9am_me
arite.. i'm sold on that 3M stuff. hehehe.. thanx for the input. Do have to use a buffer?? i usually just use a microfiber towel and rubbing it the old fashion way. is this ok?
arite.. i'm sold on that 3M stuff. hehehe.. thanx for the input. Do have to use a buffer?? i usually just use a microfiber towel and rubbing it the old fashion way. is this ok?
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Try Zaino Z5. I used it when I had a black car. It actually fills the swirl marks. The more coats you apply it the better it gets. It is also very important with any color vehicle not to use anything but cotton towels. Look at the zainobros.com web site for more information.
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i don't have a pep boys near here.. so i'm ordering all my stuff from properautocare.com They don't have zaino but BlackFire is in there. Thinkin of getting it but it seems expensive. How much is that Zaino stuff anyways??
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I used both the 3M and Zaino Z5 on the soft Harley paint.
The 3M works better on deep surface swirls/scratches vs. the Zaino Z5 works best on top surface swirls/scratches based on one application. Multiple applications of Z5 will fill the swirls/scratches.
I use the 3M to remove the swirls/scratches then use the Zaino treatment (Z1,Z2 then Z6).
The 3M works better on deep surface swirls/scratches vs. the Zaino Z5 works best on top surface swirls/scratches based on one application. Multiple applications of Z5 will fill the swirls/scratches.
I use the 3M to remove the swirls/scratches then use the Zaino treatment (Z1,Z2 then Z6).
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does anybody here use the "Absorber"? and if so how does it compare the Big Blue towel?
does anybody here use the "Absorber"? and if so how does it compare the Big Blue towel?
I wouldn't let that steer your buying decision.. the big blue ROCKS.. I have two.. and being able to just toss them in the washer makes a big different.
If you dry your car.. this thing is a must.