removing swirls by hand
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removing swirls by hand
Is it possible to remove minor swirls by hand?
I do not want to use a portacable as i think this is overkill at the moment. i have looked at the some of the swissol poducts but i am not convinced of the claims.
any advice on possible products/methods
Steve
I do not want to use a portacable as i think this is overkill at the moment. i have looked at the some of the swissol poducts but i am not convinced of the claims.
any advice on possible products/methods
Steve
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On Subaru paint a tried and trusted method is Menzerna Intensive Polish using the white side of a German Applicator Pad - it's hard work but enables a decent degree of correction, as the before and after pictures below show...
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Ok, not 100%, but as good as you will get working by hand on Impreza paint.
Before
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Ok, not 100%, but as good as you will get working by hand on Impreza paint.
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Originally Posted by Polished Bliss
On Subaru paint a tried and trusted method is Menzerna Intensive Polish using the white side of a German Applicator Pad - it's hard work but enables a decent degree of correction, as the before and after pictures below show...
Before
After
Ok, not 100%, but as good as you will get working by hand on Impreza paint.
Before
After
Ok, not 100%, but as good as you will get working by hand on Impreza paint.
Thanks for that, I had a go on my bonnet yesterday and the appearance of the swirls has reduced a lot when using red t-cut. but i am going back to polish the car tonight to see what it looks like after.
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Be careful with the T-Cut - it's an aggressive product, and the abrasives don't break down in the same way that those in Menzerna polishes do. This can sometimes result in severe hazing and the addition of more defects than what are taken out.
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If the swirls are minor I'd still look at doing it yourself by hand (total cost ~£30). A decent detailer will charge around £150 - £200 for a full correction detail, which is similar money to buying yourself a PC and all the associated kit.
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For very best results follow up Intensive Polish with Final Polish II using the same method, but that said you can go straight to your last step product (wax or sealant) after Intensive Polish without any problems (you just get a sharper finish if you use Final Polish II as well).
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Totally depends on the colour of your car, and what finish you want (ie wet and glossy or shiny and reflective, or a bit of both). If in any doubt read this guide...
Car Care Advice - How to choose and apply wax or sealant protection
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Car Care Advice - How to choose and apply wax or sealant protection
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Simple then, Menzerna Acryic Jacket Kit - polishes and portects in one easy but effective step, and looks great on dark green metallics. See link below for details...
Menzerna One Step Acrylic Jacket
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