Best thing for removing swirls

[littleC18]

without spending loads of money.

Really want to correct the paint on my acr as its awful.

Any suggestions?

 

[richy22]

By hand?? Impossible "almost"..Super Resin Polish will do a little bit of correction by hand but not much..will fill it in more then anything.

Or maybe megs scratch X and work the cnut in hard by hand.

 

[littleC18]

No with a DA
I've just ordered some poorboys SSR-2 is this any good?

 

[richy22]

Ah by DA...

I have SSR 2.5 and it didnt do that much to certain areas on my car...but then again it was the first time I was using the DA and I dont think id used it long enough on the panel to be honest. Been using the Menzerna stuff up recently and quite like that.

 

[littleC18]

okay, and i should use a cutting pad on the polisher right? sorry quite new to using one. its not mine its my mates but hes only used it to polish his car once or twice.

 

[stu-172]

3m Fast Cut + by rotary on a 3m green pad. Then refine with Menzerna! and you get this:

 

[Android]

I believe you can correct swirl marks with a DA richy. just takes alot more time

Menzerna power finish is meant to be quite good by hand

 

[richy22]

Personally id use the medium type pad first and see what happens..if you dont get enough cut step up to the more abrasive one (cutting pad)

 

[richy22]

I believe you can correct swirl marks with a DA richy. just takes alot more time

Menzerna power finish is meant to be quite good by hand

I never said it couldnt?? :S

 

[Android]

I never said it couldnt?? :S

I know u didnt lol. a didnt word it right. just cause the person above u said u couldnt & u said ur saying a DA

 

[richy22]

Dont confuse me im old!

 

[Android]

Oh and again haha.. i think the op means he's using a DA :clown:

 

[littleC18]

thanks guys. is there any difference between a da and a rotary? i swear the da just does orbital aswell?

 

[richy22]

A rotary/DA moves like this..

nicked from here....

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859

 

[stu-172]

Rotary revolves in circles. DA oscilates in a random motion, like a figure of eight.

 

[richy22]

Apparently DA's are easier to use for newbies...Ive yet to use a rotary so cant comment myself. The DA almost shakes my arm off

 

[Android]

If you're using a DA i highly recommend the Menzerna stuff. Pads & polishes. Menzerna power finish (203s) with the white high cut pad worked a treat on mine. Got rid of most swirl marks, blemishes & hazyness. Also worked fantastic on scratches. Only problem im having is with the slightly deeper swirls. I then done a round of the car again using Menzerna final finish with the yellow softer cutting pad. That has a nice low cut & added more gloss to the finish etc before glaze,wax..

 

[stu-172]

If you do get a Rotary, get some scrap panels to practice on 1st. If you don't learn to use it properly you'll make the paintwork more hologrammy. Or worse still buff through the paint.

 

[littleC18]

okay sorry i got confused. its a rotary polisher. are they really that difficult to use? seen people using the and they dont look overly difficult i thought you had to just keep it moving and keep the mop wet/damp to stop you from melting the paint?

 

[StevieG-09]

And you dont have to press down on the polisher a huge amount. With a rotary polisher i would definitely step up with different types of pads starting with a softer pad first instead of jumping in the deep end with a aggressive pad and polish with a big cut.

 

[stu-172]

Start on a very low speed (as low as it goes) to spread the polishe. Build up the speed, I rarely use it above about 2.5/3. Keep it moving so not to rub through. Finish on the slowest speed to burnish/refine the finish to a better shine. Start with a light polish and pad combo and work up until you get 1 that works. A lcc white pad with Menzerna intensive is a good comb, then finish with Final Finish on a lighter pad. The key is to work the polish to break it down. TAKE YOUR TIME. Oh and don't wet the pad.

 

[The Boosh!]

I'd just get a rotory straight off tbh. Regret ever buying a DA.