this is probably common knowledge but.. i dont know so help me out what causes swirl marks and other common issues with paint?

 

the less contact you have w/your paint the better.

 

they mainly occur when you wash and dry your car. They are created by

1) moving dirt and sand over your paint.
2) drying with any dirt or sand still on the car,'
3) using bad quality towels or wash mitts (Use microfiber towels
for drying, sheepskin mit for washing)

4) not having enough lubrication when washing
5) sometimes rubbing up against the car with clothes or applying to much pressure when washing and/or drying.

An easy way to avoid when washing is using back and forth motions instead of circles, and the same goes for drying.

Don't get to caught up with them, there inevitable. You can usually buff them out unless they are really deep, which would only happen if you really grind something into the paint.

even then you can wet sand them out.

Good luck

 

Not washing well behind your ears also causes swirl marks in the paint.

 

going to those automatic car washes or the drive in bay and using the soap brush. people that do that to their Z need to be beat

 

bad towels... yep.
i just caused swirl marks in my brand new paint thx to "convinence" lol.
time to get out the polish.

 

in case you have seein my pic at the car wash(i had the colored foam so people assumed it was the brush)... i bring my own stuff and would NEVER use that brush.. i just use there soaps/water/lights(i like washin at night, and am not allowed to wash my car in my apartment complex)