does DACP always cut it for the first step for the swirls in most cars?

[quamen]

I was reading many articles, and it seems as if everyone use DACP as there first product step in order to remove some swirls. Anyone ever go down the line a little further in the meguairs line to achieve swirl free results? Or another product used before DACP to get those nasty swilrs out, expecially on dark colored vehicles.

Thanks

 

[Chris Y.]

I'd say swirls must really be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Some can be removed with just #9/#82 or equivalant product.



Generally, you want to try the lease aggressive product, then step up if needed.



Hope that helps.

 

[JimS]

Because there are so many products out there and I am still pretty new to this, and not a professional, I use Poorboys products. His swirl mark removers come in 3 different grits with #3 being the most aggressive.



Most posters seem to think that DACP is slightly more aggressive than Poorboys #2 but less aggressive than #3. So, that said, I use his Pro Polish first to see if that will cut the swirls. If that is not enough I go to SSR1, or 2 etc.



Keeping it simple makes it much more fun for me and I don't have to research so much or buy from several different places.

 

[stilez]

Polished - SFP x 2 w/ LC White Polishing Pad on the Makita 9227c (1300-1500 rpm)





Swirled to Hell

Pretty Much All Removed

 

[Corey Bit Spank]

Not always. Megs #2 is more agressive if you need something down the line.

 

[imported_Greg1]

Sometimes you just need some Diamond cut with a wool pad on the rotary at 3,000 rpms.

 

[1 Clean WS6]

I've had great success with removing 98% of swirls with my PC and a Meg's 8006 polishing pad using Meg's #82 Swirl Free Polish. Plan on spending some time polishing each section with this setup as it is a very mild combo BUT very safe (you won't put in more swirls than you take out). I actually prefer using #82 SFP over #83 DACP for swirl removal because you do not have to break down the #82 like you do the #83. You polish wet and remove wet, if the area needs more buffing you simply apply more product.



#83 is a great product for surface defects that the #82 can not remove such as slightly etched water spots or deeper swirls/scratches.

 

[Scottwax]

I start with SFP #82 and only move up to DACP #83 if I have to.



Sean-nice before and after shots!