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?

 

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...

 

Only good way to get rid of swirls is with a machine and polish. If you don't want to get into it yourself.. you could always take it into a shop to get machine polished.

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.

 

Check out properautocare.com's Problem Solving page at http://www.properautocare.com/problemsolving.html. They have step-by-step instructions on how to remove swirls, scratches, and all kinds of blemishes. I've used their steps on my older car for removing swirls with the Menzerna polish and it worked great. I also have a PC 7424. Makes it lots easier.

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.

 

3M makes a great product to polish and remove swirl marks from cars. It comes in two versions: one for dark colored cars amd one for light colored cars.

 

I will second the 3M stuff. It worked wonders on my 911.

Comes in a little black tube.

 

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.

 

And I will 4th the 3M it worked great on my old 99 Black Maxima

 

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?

 

I personally don't know of any retail stores that carry good car products like this. Try "properautocare.com" or any other detailing web site and you should be able to find all the 3M products.

 

I bought my 3M scratch remover at Schucks... with is one of those Autozone type chains.

 

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?

 

If you have a Pep Boys near you they sell alot of 3m products. No you donot have to use a buffer, but donot rub it on or off in a circular motion.

 

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.

 

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??

 

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).

 

does anybody here use the "Absorber"? and if so how does it compare the Big Blue towel?

 

I think most people try/like the absorber because they can buy it locally.. where as big blue you need to get it online typically.

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.

 

thanks. i currently use the absorber and it is also washable, but for some reason i dont feel it gets the car dry in a clean way..

 

Just bought the 3M swirl remover for dark cars and I will use it tomorrow before my meet, if the weather clears. I will post results.