2010 Sequoia video fun

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OK, here is the scenario:



I have a 1 year old Toyota Avalon with lunar mist metallic (silver grey) paint. Due to some novice mistakes in claying last year, etc., it has some minor swirl, overall light scratches. While these are not deep, they are all over the car and it bugs me. It is the stuff you see on every car, except to Felix Unger (obsessive and gotta be perfect - ME) it is something that would be nice to get rid of. It looks so good when all shined up, but those micro-swirls - yechh!!!



Have any of you used either a very mild polish or paint cleaner that could get this swirling out without harming clear coat? I don't want to go the "glaze, cover up" route. If I do it, it is going to be to get it out.



The average human would probably say I am nuts for even considering this, but somehow I think many on this forum will understand. Is it possible to eliminate these things and keep them away or are they the inevitable result of washing and drying, etc?



Some of you probably do a major detailing of your own vehicle a couple of times/year that includes some polishing/cleaning ritual that is very mild and meant for very MINOR surface imperfections. So what do you do? What products, application method (PC, hand), etc? How long should it take?



Thanks, guys. I want it to look so sweeetttt...
 
start with the least abrasive....



SMR comes to mind... Use the Pc and do a search as there are many threads on this with techniques tips.
 
Great vid Bryan. When the video first started, I wasn't sure if the guy was serious, but then he mentioned you, and I figured out that you were going to restore this mess.

Very funny, and great resto!!:clap:
 
bmw5541 said:
Great vid Bryan. When the video first started, I wasn't sure if the guy was serious, but then he mentioned you, and I figured out that you were going to restore this mess.

Very funny, and great resto!!:clap:
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:rofl:

Thanks Barry!

That is world famous car salesman and detailer Bret Frazier. He can do it all. :)
 
So sad, but so true.

Happened upon a mobile detailer today (couldn't help but stopping to watch for a few minutes) cleaning 2 black SUVs. Both were extremely swirled. Maybe it was the paper towels and glass cleaner the guy was using to remove the bugs AFTER he washed the vehicle.X_X He told me the owners have been clients of his for 8 years and he's been in the business for 11. We have an unspoken understanding: I don't compete with their price and they don't compete with my quality.

I'm seriously thinking about going by there tomorrow to talk to the owners and stealing some business.
 
dwgcmc said:
So sad, but so true.

Happened upon a mobile detailer today (couldn't help but stopping to watch for a few minutes) cleaning 2 black SUVs. Both were extremely swirled. Maybe it was the paper towels and glass cleaner the guy was using to remove the bugs AFTER he washed the vehicle.X_X He told me the owners have been clients of his for 8 years and he's been in the business for 11. We have an unspoken understanding: I don't compete with their price and they don't compete with my quality.

I'm seriously thinking about going by there tomorrow to talk to the owners and stealing some business.
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WOW! If they want to sell the SUV's fast, they will want it done right. But he is right, you get what you pay for. :out:
 
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