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?..
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)
Where are the swirl marks mate and do you have a polisher ?
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.
[quote=Tomcat;184901]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.[/quote] does this thread on DW help?: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=78763
Cheers, it does a little but I need to know what a G220 is..
[quote=Tomcat;184927]Cheers, it does a little but I need to know what a G220 is..[/quote] it's a Meguiars polisher: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/meguiars-g220-complete-menzerna-kit/prod_414.html :)
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.
[quote=Tomcat;184931]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.[/quote] 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..
True, thanks for that, I'll give it a go next weekend(weather permitting)
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?
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. :)
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?hash=item280232753042&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%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=item220284574423&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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 .