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removing swirl marks. - 3/16/2007 2:40:26 AM    kyleb Posts: 198 Joined: 5/21/2006 Status: offline is getting a new paint job the only way to removing swirl marks? wet sanding will help? rubbing compound  worked for a little while but now it looks as if it has worn off. thank you! Post #: 1

RE: removing swirl marks. - 3/20/2007 11:09:31 AM    350rs Posts: 2016 Joined: 4/23/2006 From: St. Louis, Missouri Status: online there is a swirl remover i saw at a auto parts store. i have no idea how well it does or dosent work though... _____________________________ March 2008 Ride of the Month 89 RS, 60 over 350 crate, 5 speed. (in reply to kyleb) Post #: 2

RE: removing swirl marks. - 3/22/2007 8:17:59 PM    tommynos Posts: 137 Joined: 10/11/2006 Status: offline they can be removed..i found a polish off the back off a detailing truck that polished the wetsand out and left no swirls on my black gn....check with those detail supply trucks or a paint and body supply store... (in reply to 350rs) Post #: 3

RE: removing swirl marks. - 3/23/2007 3:32:37 AM    MadMikeZ28 Posts: 4156 Joined: 7/15/2006 Status: offline Compounds will bring back a shine, remove oxidation and paint. But it will take away from the glos and lustre. To finish you need a product like 3M's finness it to remove the swirls. A auto paint store would have it. Some Crapa's also cary automotive paint and polishing supplies but places like pep boys, autozone, csk. they do not _____________________________ Its better to burn out than fade away "Is everyone on DOPE?" Golden teeth and golden tones, welcome to my presence (in reply to tommynos) Post #: 4

RE: removing swirl marks. - 4/21/2007 5:43:53 PM    The Banks Posts: 858 Joined: 12/3/2006 From: San Diego, CA Status: offline Try claybarring and then waxing.  For specific areas you could try Nu Finish or something like it. _____________________________ FQuick KILL LIST BMW 528i (in reply to MadMikeZ28) Post #: 5

RE: removing swirl marks. - 4/23/2007 11:02:02 AM    JD1969 Posts: 1677 Joined: 6/3/2005 Status: offline Swirl marks are more a result of improper washing and care than anything, although an inexperienced person using a buffer will cause them as well. When washing, use the two bucket method (one for soap and the other to rinse your mit. Only use micro-fiber cloth on the paint and when waxing or drying always use straight back and forth motions and not circles. _____________________________ 2001 SS A4 11.500 @ 116.01 SLP Lid/Granitelli Maf/Fernco/JD1969 custom cat back/UMI Lower Control Arms and PHR/Flowtechs/TSP Cam/Yank 4000 stall (in reply to The Banks) Post #: 6

RE: removing swirl marks. - 4/23/2007 6:30:02 PM    bluovlh8er   Posts: 2467 Joined: 1/28/2007 Status: offline x2 for jd,            to get them out use a buffer and GOOD rubbing/polishing/ compound. _____________________________ 95 Z/28 bolt-ons - (4-sale) $4950 b/o 98 RS daily driver - (4-sale) $3900 b/o 1-216-262-0230 cell, corey http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987602 (in reply to JD1969) Post #: 7

RE: removing swirl marks. - 4/23/2007 7:32:32 PM    The Banks Posts: 858 Joined: 12/3/2006 From: San Diego, CA Status: offline Hm, I've never thought about using two buckets before.  I'm going to have to try that. _____________________________ FQuick KILL LIST BMW 528i (in reply to bluovlh8er) Post #: 8

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