Took delivery of SS 2 weeks ago and was very unsatisfied with paint. It was already full of swirls and minor scratches. Dealer had promised to fix it up and he is coming through. However detailer feels that buff alone will not get rid of all the swirls (there is lots) and suggest doing a slight compound before buffing. Any opinions??

P.S. I have taken delivery of 6 black cars and know about swirls and their maintenance but this is just too much for a brand new car.

 

OOOPSS SB (superblack) not ss

 

Wet sand 2K. Rubbing compound. Polishing compound. Polish. Wax.

 

Do not compound! Unless the surface is seriously scratched, you don't need compound. All you should need to use is a swirl mark remover, like 3M's #39009. It used to be called Swirl Mark Remover but now it's packaged as Perfect-It II Foam Polishing Pad Glaze - Dark. There's a version for light color cars too.

 

Hint: I think EvEr_34 figured this out 6 years ago.

 

 

Yep! Wet sanding is way too extreme, you want to start with the least abrasive method and move more aggressive if the swirls are not corrected.

Edit: Wow this thread is old.

 

Yup, didn't even notice that.