Recommendations for removing stubborn swirls...

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ChippsAChoi

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I ordered SSR2.5 and thought that would be aggressive enough to remove the swirls, but unfortunately it didn’t do the job. :(



Just curious to see what others have used to remove some bad swirl marks with success.... please keep in mind that I do not have a PC. So all suggestions need to be products applied by hand...unless there are alternative products applied via hand.



Would it be worthwhile to try SSR3? :nixweiss



*The swirls I have are comparable to the ones on the SL, but not as many & dense.



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41054 *





The car is a blk acura. Thanks in advance
 
ssr2.5 should remove most of the swirls...have you tried folding a terry towel into a small square and using that square for apply a lot of pressure to the surface? Maybe work on an area like 12"x12". Sorry if this is how you have been doing it. Thats about all I can think of to help you out.
 
Hmmm... I've been able to remove moderate swirling by hand with SSR2.5 but it takes a *lot* of work. Did you work the product long enough until it broke down completely?



You could also try using the 1Z line of polishes (UP, PP, MP) as they're hand friendly as well and I've had good results with them too.



All the above being said, investing in a PC will still yield results that you just can't do by hand and it'll save your forearms as well. :D
 
I've used the professional 3M compound (sorry, I forget the exact product name), topped with 3M IHG by hand with very good results. It takes a fair amount of time and elbow grease, but it will do the job. I've also tried Meg's scratch X by hand before, but didn't have any luck with it. hope this helps!
 
When I apply SSR2.5 I dont use that much pressure, should I be?



I wait until it becomes dusty before moving along with the product.



Should I be applying this in a circular or up/down motion??
 
I also like the 1Z line. Try using UP with a handi-grip applicator, if not abrasive enough wrap it in a terry cloth. Always follow UP with PP and or MP. Polish in a back and forth motion as not to create swirl marks.
 
I would stay away from compounds/medium abrasive products and move to lighter abrasives with smaller scratch patterns. You will have a much better chance of fixing the problem with a smaller scratch pattern and less of a chance creating more of a problem to contend with later.
 
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