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KERRPATCH · 12-22-2011, 07:31 PM

Ok so I now have bought a PC polisher and adams products, I know I need to do the two bucket wash and clay the car first. Question is this the car is only three month old and does have some fine swirls caused from my ignorance prior to learning proper car washing techniques. the question is should I start off with the Adams Swirl and Haze remover or try the fine polish first to see if it gets the swirls out and move to the swirl and Haze if the polish doesn't correct the swirls. I appreciate any help.

Sir Nuke · 12-22-2011, 08:27 PM

If you can see the swirls.....start with the SHR asnd then progress to the FMP

Nexus6 · 12-22-2011, 09:28 PM

It's usually best to start with the less agressive polish. do one spot, and if that does not take it out, then move to the more aggressive polish.

CamaroDreams07 · 12-22-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus6

It's usually best to start with the less agressive polish. do one spot, and if that does not take it out, then move to the more aggressive polish.

This is correct. Try FMP first. If it works, great. If not, step up to SHR and finish with FMP

WiSSDiver · 12-23-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

This is correct. Try FMP first. If it works, great. If not, step up to SHR and finish with FMP

+2

Adam's Polishes · 12-23-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

This is correct. Try FMP first. If it works, great. If not, step up to SHR and finish with FMP

+3

And just test in a 2'x2' section to start and figure out what you'll need to do to get the desired end result. Once you figure out what it will take, then proceed around the whole car.

Iwantone2 · 12-23-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

This is correct. Try FMP first. If it works, great. If not, step up to SHR and finish with FMP

+4

KERRPATCH · 12-23-2011, 12:20 PM

so I would guess that I could also use swirl and haze remover on the hood, roof and trunk if needed and start with machine fine polish on the sides of the car since the sides have fewer and finer swirls. is this correct

Adam's Polishes · 12-23-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KERRPATCH

so I would guess that I could also use swirl and haze remover on the hood, roof and trunk if needed and start with machine fine polish on the sides of the car since the sides have fewer and finer swirls. is this correct

You're thinking of this the wrong way.

Never assume you know what products are going to be needed to correct the swirls. At best, with experience, you'll be able to make an educated guess, but thats about it.

Test first, then decide on what to use. The swirls are going to be fairly consistent over the entire vehicle, its just typically more obvious on areas like the hood and deck lid b/c thats where the sun and light most commonly show them. Its not often you get direct, high intensity light, coming in from the side.

Select a 2'x2' section on your hood to start, go with just the FMP and see what the results are.

If that fixes it, then you have your answer for the rest of the car. If it doesn't then go at another test spot with SHR followed by FMP. Remove the residue and inspect. If that fixes it then you have your answer for the rest of the car.

KERRPATCH · 12-23-2011, 01:00 PM

got it now appreciate the help

Junkman2008 · 12-23-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

You're thinking of this the wrong way.

Never assume you know what products are going to be needed to correct the swirls. At best, with experience, you'll be able to make an educated guess, but thats about it.

Test first, then decide on what to use. The swirls are going to be fairly consistent over the entire vehicle, its just typically more obvious on areas like the hood and deck lid b/c thats where the sun and light most commonly show them. Its not often you get direct, high intensity light, coming in from the side.

Select a 2'x2' section on your hood to start, go with just the FMP and see what the results are.

If that fixes it, then you have your answer for the rest of the car. If it doesn't then go at another test spot with SHR followed by FMP. Remove the residue and inspect. If that fixes it then you have your answer for the rest of the car.

Gr8ride · 12-25-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KERRPATCH

Ok so I now have bought a PC polisher and adams products, I know I need to do the two bucket wash and clay the car first. Question is this the car is only three month old and does have some fine swirls caused from my ignorance prior to learning proper car washing techniques. the question is should I start off with the Adams Swirl and Haze remover or try the fine polish first to see if it gets the swirls out and move to the swirl and Haze if the polish doesn't correct the swirls. I appreciate any help.

Im in the same situation, my PC is in the mail i should get it next week. Good Luck, Post pics of your results.

Weezerj · 12-25-2011, 01:38 PM

best place to start is on a different car altogether.....like the wife's.

bigwayne3000 · 12-25-2011, 02:39 PM

Do I need to remove the product in between the steps? Like remove the SHR before doing FMP? Or can I get away with going over the products and just removing at the end after the Sealant?

12-22-2011, 07:31 PM	#1
KERRPATCH Drives: 2012 Victory Red SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 97 View My Garage	Where to start with pc polisher Ok so I now have bought a PC polisher and adams products, I know I need to do the two bucket wash and clay the car first. Question is this the car is only three month old and does have some fine swirls caused from my ignorance prior to learning proper car washing techniques. the question is should I start off with the Adams Swirl and Haze remover or try the fine polish first to see if it gets the swirls out and move to the swirl and Haze if the polish doesn't correct the swirls. I appreciate any help. __________________ Those that would give up their freedom for security have neither freedom or security

12-22-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,329 View My Garage	If you can see the swirls.....start with the SHR asnd then progress to the FMP __________________

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Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	It's usually best to start with the less agressive polish. do one spot, and if that does not take it out, then move to the more aggressive polish. __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

12-23-2011, 12:20 PM	#8
KERRPATCH Drives: 2012 Victory Red SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 97 View My Garage	so I would guess that I could also use swirl and haze remover on the hood, roof and trunk if needed and start with machine fine polish on the sides of the car since the sides have fewer and finer swirls. is this correct __________________ Those that would give up their freedom for security have neither freedom or security

12-23-2011, 01:00 PM	#10
KERRPATCH Drives: 2012 Victory Red SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 97 View My Garage	got it now appreciate the help __________________ Those that would give up their freedom for security have neither freedom or security

12-25-2011, 01:38 PM	#13
Weezerj Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS -- 02 Escalade Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 668 View My Garage	best place to start is on a different car altogether.....like the wife's.

12-25-2011, 02:39 PM	#14
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Do I need to remove the product in between the steps? Like remove the SHR before doing FMP? Or can I get away with going over the products and just removing at the end after the Sealant?

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