Get out swirls and tiny scratches

[Greenhaba]

I'm also new to detailing. Having a lot of trouble with getting out swirls and tiny light scratches in the clear coat. The details guys make it sound sooo easy.
Using a new foam applicator. I've used Meg's Scratch X with little success, I tried Pinnacle Swirl Remover with little success, I then tried Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover and made it worse.

Rick

 

[GregCavi]

Without a pc buffer it will be hard to remove the swirls and scratches. It can be done by hand but its hard and takes a LOONNG time. I will offer up 3 processes to you.

With PC

Wash
Clay
Wash
PB SSR 2.5
PB SSR 1
WAX

Wash
Clay
Wash
Megs #83
Megs #80
Wax

LOCAL STUFF

Wash
Clay
Wash
Stratch X
Color X
NXT

Like i said its hard to do without a pc buffer but it can be done. Ill let others chime in. Hope that helps.

Greg

 

[Greenhaba]

Is the Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover too agressive? It really looked bad, with more swirls and cloudy.
What pads do you recommend with the PC?

 

[JaredPointer]

Is the Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover too agressive?

I think it is by hand, but that's just my opinion. You gotta be able to take advantage of the diminshing abrasives, and I think that might be hard to do with a more advanced swirl remover of any brand.

 

[Bill D]

Yeah, I'd get a PC, or depending on if the paint is hard, a Cyclo. I have both. With the appropriate product and pad match : least, moderate and more aggressive polish and finishing, polishing and cutting foam pad, learning correct technque and putting in ample ( sometimes tedious) amounts of time, you will see improvement. Challenging hobby for sure but one that is definitely rewarding if you stick to it.