hey guys i have an important question about swirls...to remove them do i need a buffer? now i know with the buffer there is an attachment u can get that is like more abrasive or something...if i bought some swirl remover will that actually remove the swirl or would it just be a quick fix type of thing where it will look good for a while then wear off and the swirls will come back...right now the supplies i have are a claybar, paint cleaner, showcar glaze, and wax, is there anything else i need or what?

 

No you don't need a buffer at all . . . true it does help but not necessary. Go get some Turtle Wax polishing compound. Make sure it is fine cut and put some of it on a microfiber rag and start rubbing. Be careful as not to apply too much pressure! It will remove paint! This should absolutely do the trick. Good luck!

 

scratch x by Meguiar's will remove swirls by hand. you just better be ready for dead arm!

 

Yup that works pretty good too. All that is is just a wax blended with a polishing or buffing compound.

 

Actual swirl removal is best accomplished with a buffer. A rotary polisher will be the most effective. However, these type of polishers do carry the possibility of damaging your paint for the beginner user. I like to recommend the Porter Cable 7424 or 7336. It's about $110 for the machine and $50 for pads. This machine is a random orbit polisher that is much safer to use. you really can't damage your paint with it unless you drop it on the hood. You can use any number of swirl removers on the market to reduce or eliminate your swirls. These products offer diminishing abrasives that start out stronger and break down as they work. Swirl removal has a bit of a learning curve as you have to get a feel for what products and what pads to use in a given situation. You'll really like the results.

Swirl removal by hand is a bit tedious and often less effective. I wouldn't advice using any compounds by hand. They may not be able to break down properly. Also, watch for swirl removers that are mostly fillers. All they do is fill in swirls rather than actually reduce or eliminate them.

 

just get

Meguiar's Dual action polisher

#80 Speed Glaze

for tough swirls use

#83 DACP

 

i use macguiars tech wax and microfiber towels...microfiber doesnt leave swirls....they are awesome

 

Just take it to a pro by the time you buy the right materials and a buffer, you could have had it done right. And you wont screw up your paint. Cost around 150 to do it right.