Re: Rubbing out swirls in paint
 

This is a good thread. I like to hear what others have tried. Photos are a must, however!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Nice shot Danny! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: Rubbing out swirls in paint
 

Once a year, I use Meguiars formula 82 using that Porter Cable buffer mentioned earlier, applied with the foam applicator it came with. Does a great job removing swirls and rag scratches, not that I have many. Meguiars recommends clay-barring the finish before working on it.

http://onewaystreet.smugmug.com/Cars...1-2011-003.jpg

Finish on my '69 is basecoat / clearcoat done in 1985. I'm contemplating color sanding and buffing it over the summer. Haven't done that on this car since 1985.

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I just spent 3 hours reading on that detailer forum with the black Corvette...and they say one can get about 1-2 cars per clay bar. Then there are about 10 different brands and grits of claybars too.

I just thought there was the Mothers, Wizards, and Mequires. It sounds like the clay bar market is huge.

Re: Rubbing out swirls in paint
 

3M swirl mark remover and the blue waffel pad.

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I have had good luck with 3m I use their products only .

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I totally agree with the 3M suggestions. On the last NHRA Stocker I built (the Firebird B/Stick car Tim Bishop races), I had a devil of a time with the wet sand &amp; polish. The Meguiars &quot;system&quot; I had used before with Sikkens just didn't work with the BASF paint. The painter came over to my little shop and suggested I give the 3M stuff a try. Wow!! It works perfectly. For finished jobs, I still use Meguiars glaze and detailer because I can pick them up anywhere. On another note, I find it interesting that 3M owns Meguiars.

Wayne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Rubbing out swirls in paint
 

Meguiars is good stuff for going &quot;on top of the paint&quot;. 3M stuff is good for &quot;in the paint&quot;. When ever we do any black or even dark paint, 3M swirl mark remover and the blue pad are a must.
BTW the 3M compounds and the pad to use with them are corresponding colors. White cutting compound with white pad, dark gray buffing compound with the black pad and blue swirl mark remover with the blue pad.