Could any of your detail buffs tell me how I can remove the swirl marks that have developed on my maxima over the years?

TIA

 

By hand:

Swirl remover (3M, Meguiar's)
Fine Cut Rubbing Compound (3M, Meguiar's) OR Meguiar's #83 "DACP"
Good folded terry cloths or applicator sponges
Time
Gatorade

For more detailed info check out some of the posts in the big Tips thread above (should be near the beginning I think) or maybe this thread: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ighlight=swirl This thread mainly mentions machine use, but doing it by hand is similar - you have to work the product long enough.

You can either dedicate a lot of time to do this all at once, or you can break the job up over several days, but you should rewash before each session.

 

Meguiars Swirl Remover +1

 

Let's not forget Menzerna, Einszett, and DACP. BTW, do you have any pics of the swirls?

 

Meguiars Scratch X is the best.

 

all i use at the detail shop, wait a minute thats like all i use, Meguiars

 

I have millions of swirls in my super black paint so I have ordered Einszett Metallic polish on PrinzII's advice. I will wash with Dawn, then two coats of Einszett, two coats of Meguairs #7 Glaze, and then one-two coats of the NXT.

Meg Swirl Remover and ScratchX are "fillers" only. They will just make the swirls less obvious. I would rather have them gone instead of filled.

 

Reminds me: I need to order some Einszett and DACP.

 

Actually, "swirl remover" products and scratch removers like Scratch-X are mildly abrasive, just not very. They're at the lower end of the abrasiveness scale, with Scratch-X being a bit stronger but still relatively mild because they don't want the average consumer to have trouble with it.

A "fillers only" product would be something like the #7 you ordered.

Good luck with your project - just be sure to thoroughly work in the Einszett polishes for best results. Take your time, don't rush the job, and check your progress as you work.