darrinb

what one works the best for swirls. my friends black car is totally hit, he needs help!!!

ccshamrock2004

what's wrong with the paint exactly D? a scratch, swirl mark?

darrinb

lots of swirls

ccshamrock2004

then i would recommend 3M SMR, if that doesn't get it out then maybe scratch-x, but ya just got to work with it.

Slimey

I just bought and used Z5 for my spring cleaning. Although I take reasonably good care of my NBP CL-S, this winter left a number of swirls.

Z5 works as advertised. It seemed to make the swirls less noticeable, but did not remove them. I did three layers of the stuff -- maybe more would help. I'm happy with the results, but my car's finish would need more work to be absolutely perfect (and for me, I cannot justify the effort -- black cars will get some swirls, it's part of life).

I'll probably continue to alternate coats of Z5 and Z2 throughout the spring & summer. We'll see what happens.

darrinb

matt,

doesnt 3m smr need to be applied by a buffer??

ccshamrock2004

yup, to take full advantage of MOST swirl removers it needs to be applied with a buffer and needs to be taken off with a buffer.

Homer2

if z5 doesnt hide them well enough for you, then you could try scratch-x - and them if thats not good enough - 3M.

remembering scratch-x and 3m are abrasives actually impacting the clearcoat - and the z5 is simply using opticalpropeties to hide them . ..

if they bug your friend - have them removed . . .

acuraman32cl

i actually just bought meguires scratch x today as my first scratch remover. (have a silver car, cant see scratches very well) i was really impressed on how well it works. One application got out most of my fine scratches but some bigger ones required 4-5. Either way its a really good product. i also have swirls marks on my car but you cannot tell they are on there unless you dip your head close to the hood, are in my garage and let the light bounce into your eyes. I cant see them when i am in daylight so they are not a big problem for me. i never knew i had so many hairline scratches until i started looking for them.

Nicky Pass

To remove swirls you have to heat up the clear coat....to do this....you need a buffer!

darrinb

isnt it possible to fuck the paint up even more w/ a buffer??

ccshamrock2004

if you keep it in the same place for five minutes straight, then yes

Nicky Pass

Use an orbital buffer....a good one!

AgentDSS

how are the $40 ones from Sears? I think its Craftmen

KCPreki11

CRAP!!! Get a Porter Cable or Cyclone...