Is Swirl Mark Removal Neccesary?

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mike529

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I'm still new to all this so forgive me if this is a dumb question. My car is Metallic Bronze and what swirl marks/light scratches I do have do not show very well...under the right lighting you can definitely see them but only at the right angle.
Do I "need" to remove these as part of keeping my paint "healthy"...or is it purely for cosmetic reasons?
I'm going to be preparing my car for winter and don't want to skip any steps if neccesary, but would rather concentrate on getting multiple layers of sealent on instead.

Thanks,
Mike
 
They dont HAVE to be removed. Some of us are just really An*l about the paint on our rides and how blemish free we can make/keep them. A good wax or sealant is a great way to keep your paint healthy for a long time. POlishing out the micro-marring will just help keep the new car look longer.
 
You can "hide them" temporarily by using a glaze or even some waxes.

Again, a temporary fix, but might be something you'd be interested in.

I'd say double-check your washing/drying techniques. If you find that some of the swirls are caused by you, you can change how you do it and lessen the amount of swirls you have to hide.
 
Mike,

removing swirl marks is entirely up to you. If you can only see them by looking for them and they don't bother you...then no, leave them.

Protect the paint the best you can with a good quality sealer,wax,etc for the winter. You said you are preparing it for the winter. I immediatley thought you were putting it away for the winter, so my first reaction was don't bother wait till spring. Now that I am starting to wake up, I think you mean your driving it this winter. Yes, multiple coats of excellent quality wax and sealers is a good idea.

In the spring I'd do the swirl thing, along with clay and buffing/polishing etc.

Doesn't winter suck!
 
Hey Mike,

My only recommendation would be to claybar the car first. This will purge all the contaminants out of the clearcoat, as well out from the swirls and such. After rewashing since there won't be a swirl remover or paint cleaner applied, you "could" go straight to a sealant from there, if you wish. :)
 
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