What is a good seleant that hides swirls?

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FiveOhMustang

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I usually dont hide swirls at all but was wondering What is a good seleant that hides/fills swirls for the customers that dont want to pay for the full treatment?
 
Re: What is a good seleant that hids swirls?

I don't use any of these products but I'm pretty sure there are numerous 3m products that contain fillers, probably some Meg's products too.

Sorry I can't pass along #'s & names, have you tried to do a search on "fillers", "makeup", or "make-up"? I know I've read many DC posts that deal with this topic of temporary cosmetic fixes.
 
Re: What is a good seleant that hids swirls?

Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax will do some swirl removal/cover-up. Looks pretty good, too.

Charles
 
Re: What is a good seleant that hids swirls?

A traditonal glaze/ thick carnauba could also be an option as well

Something along the lines of 3m IHG then Blitz wax.
 
Re: What is a good seleant that hids swirls?

Bill D said:
A traditonal glaze/ thick carnauba could also be an option as well

Something along the lines of 3m IHG then Blitz wax.
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Think he is looking for a sealant, though.
Probably even wants a 1 step product. :dunno

Charles
 
Re: What is a good seleant that hids swirls?

I threw out the Blitz, or just came to mind, Collinite because they are longer lasting waxes, similar to a sealant and can accept a glaze underneath which can hide the swirls. From what I read about NXT, might be the sealant that can do the closest job to this 2 step method.
 
Another vote for NXT, it seems to fill swirls fairly well and leaves a nice finish.

I have to ask you, is there no way you can prep the paint? Filling swirls like this normally only works for a short period, until the fillers are washed away. The real answer is to prep the paint and eliminate the swirls before applying the LSP.
 
RedondoV6 said:
Filling swirls like this normally only works for a short period, until the fillers are washed away. The real answer is to prep the paint and eliminate the swirls before applying the LSP.
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It sure is, but sometimes working within a tight time window, as many who detail for a living do, doesn't allow what's necessary to removal all the defects.

The customer might also just be looking for the high shine even if means temporary masking.
 
Personally I don't think there's anything wrong with hiding swirls just as long as your not cheating the customers. Its a waste of time if you know the customer doesn't or won't care for the car in the right way. Why spend hours buffing swirls out that you know are only gonna return after the first trip to the carwash. Just be up front with them in the begining.
 
NXT works very well, especially when applied with the PC and a polishing pad. Another product that isn't mentioned much and does a decent job is Mother's Carnauba Cleaner Wax.
 
try meg's ColorX, it has some polishing ability, some filling ability, and it is a paint sealant all wrapped in one.
 
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