Whats the best route?

Prometheus

Prometheus

Perfectionist in Rehab
HI guys,



I recently got a newish black car that when the sun is really bright you can see all kinds of swirl marks on it. Im planning on claying it, but from there im not sure where to go. I was thinking of using Meguars paint cleaner then polisher, steps 1 and 2 in their 3 step thingy, then finishing it off with some #26 yellow wax. I know it wont completely remove the swirl marks, but is this an pretty good route to take? Not all of it is swirl marks though, some just appears to be marring from washing and drying and such. Any other suggestions on what to use after i clay it to remove the swirl marks? I mostly notice them on the trunk and roof, but i know theyre on the doors and hood too. I thought about using a little stronger polish, but im afraid a medium cut would just add more swirl marks. Im just looking for imput and what has worked for you. Thanks.



Prometheus
 
I had read that article before, but thanks anyway. I was just wondering if anyone had any combinations that work well and are easily accessible and not too steeply priced. Thanks in advance.
 
Try Megs. ColorX (hand or PC application) should remove LIGHT scratches



~Hope this helps~
 
This is the other thing i was thinking, maybe just claying then using #9 followed by #26. Most of the scratches arent *too* deep, it looks a lot like the spiderweb pics on one of the other posts (i forgot which one). I have some deeper scratches, but i dont those are gonna come out. Ill lookround for Color X though. THanks
 
You definitely don't want something as powerful as medium cut. Not at this point anyway.



What you should do is find a couple polishes to have on hand. One swirl remover (or something with equivalent strength), and one product that would be the next step up in aggressiveness. That way you can try the lighter product first, and then if that doesn't work, try the stronger product.



Gauging how strong of a product you need is totally an in-person judgement call, so if you get a couple (or more) products you will be equipped to better handle the defects if they're worse than you thought.
 
I agree with Brian. Start off light, you can always move up in aggressiveness.



If you want off the shelf items, I'd start with Meguiars #9. If you need something stronger, Fine Cut #2 should have enough bite.
 
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