So I noticed today that the PO or someone tried to buff this car and now there are swirl marks ALL OVER the car. Is there any way to get rid of these or hide them?
Thanks
Big Earner
So I noticed today that the PO or someone tried to buff this car and now there are swirl marks ALL OVER the car. Is there any way to get rid of these or hide them?
Thanks
-Chris-
2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD
Capo di tutti capi
Paint correction. Check the detailing forum.
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Big Earner
Get rid with cut polish and porter cable random orbital polisher. Get orange cut pads for the cut polish and softer (white, blue) pads for the subsequent polishes.
If your swirls are bad:
- wash, clay, wash
- cut polish
- medium cut polish
- finishing polish
- top with sealant or wax
To do a full paint correction by yourself, plan for a 2 day affair. When I do my "full" details, it takes me 7-9 hours, and I have one less step than above.
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- Marc
Big Earner
Blue LLC Pads are for waxes and sealants. I think the correct color there would be (white, black)
Project STX: TCKline Racing l APEX l Vorshlag l Eibach l Hawk l Schroth l BMW Performance
Enforcer
Do not underestimate the use of proper pads. Make sure you get the right pad for the right purpose. Use the right compound/polish/finishing product too.
Remember to take your time and take your car out into the sunlight to double check to make sure you get all of the haze/swirls out from before. Take your time and don't rush from one step to the next. Enlist the help of a friend to wipe off the polish as you continue polishing the rest of the car. It will make the process go much faster. Don't forget to tape any black trim bits etc.
Johnny
2004 Imola Red over Black Leather. 6-MT, Navigation, Cold Weather Pkg (the wife loves them seat warmers!), 3.46 Diff, UUC Short-Shift Kit, Tranny Mounts, CDV Delete and iPod mount.
Big Earner
Since I don't know a lot about detailing products and assuming the process posted above is correct, what products would you recommend using to do this?Originally Posted by JohnnyGraphic
-Chris-
2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD
Capo di tutti capi
The Mezerna product line is what M0nk3y started me on.
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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