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Tomcat
Sunday 28th September 2008, 19:38
Ok I'll be the first to admit that I don't know that much about detailing, I'm ok painting stuff but not with repairing blemishes scratches etc...

So, being as I have a black car that seems to show every last mark, how can I get rid of the buffing marks that seems to glare at me everytime the sun shines on it. Can I use a clay bar?, or do I need a different sort of buffer from the one I currently have?..

jonno12
Sunday 28th September 2008, 19:44
use a fine cuttin polish mate with a machine polisher then a coat of thick wax re wax 3 weeks later also and they will be gone for ever if you were closer to me id do it for 35 quid (most valeters charge 60 quid plus)

mikej
Sunday 28th September 2008, 20:05
Where are the swirl marks mate and do you have a polisher ?

Tomcat
Sunday 28th September 2008, 21:13
I have a polisher/buffer, I've used G3 cutting compound, I think I've also used G10 Which is a finer version but the swirl marks are still there. The car was recently waxed with Autoglym but I can still see the marks.

pangster
Sunday 28th September 2008, 23:33
I have a polisher/buffer, I've used G3 cutting compound, I think I've also used G10 Which is a finer version but the swirl marks are still there. The car was recently waxed with Autoglym but I can still see the marks.

does this thread on DW help?:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=78763

Tomcat
Sunday 28th September 2008, 23:59
Cheers, it does a little but I need to know what a G220 is..

pangster
Monday 29th September 2008, 00:04
Cheers, it does a little but I need to know what a G220 is..

it's a Meguiars polisher:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/meguiars-g220-complete-menzerna-kit/prod_414.html

:)

Tomcat
Monday 29th September 2008, 00:07
lol, yeah just looked that up, cheapest is nigh on £140!, think I'll stick with the buffer I have and get a polishing mop for it.

pangster
Monday 29th September 2008, 00:09
lol, yeah just looked that up, cheapest is nigh on £140!, think I'll stick with the buffer I have and get a polishing mop for it.

i'm pretty sure the buffer you have will be fine! lol!.. it'll give you an idea of what's involved in removing the buffer trails though..

Tomcat
Monday 29th September 2008, 00:16
True, thanks for that, I'll give it a go next weekend(weather permitting)

jonno12
Monday 29th September 2008, 10:51
hi mate the wax i use is turtle wax in a green tub ill see if i can get you a link for it is urs metalic?

Filterlab
Monday 29th September 2008, 11:19
The easiest way to get rid of buffing marks (or swirl marks) is finish with a microfibre cloth. However a good colour based wax will help as will a decent polish over the top, I can recommend Collinite 915. :)

jonno12
Monday 29th September 2008, 12:10
this is the one i use and it is the best one i have found for the price
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TURTLE-WAX-EXTREME-POLISHING-PASTE-SPONGE-APPLICATOR_W0QQitemZ280232753042QQcmdZViewItem?has h=item280232753042&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

i also use their cutting polish to
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAFE-CUT-TURTLE-WAX-COLOUR-RESTORER-T-500ML_W0QQitemZ220284574423QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m220284574423&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

mikej
Monday 29th September 2008, 15:31
I have some ultra fine 02B by autoglym for repolishing ( super fine compounding liquid ) a polisher , some mops both compounding and polishing , some 3M hand glaze , liquid hard wax , micro fibre cloths , ultra deep shine polish again by autoglym etc . Your welcome to try them if you want .