extremely large amount of swirls

[kozzmo49]

i have an extremely large amount of paint swirls in my rjt. I never use automatic carwashers, and i only use microfiber products to clean and dry my car. I dont understand how i can have this many swirls? any ideas? and i just bought meguiars paint swirl remover and will be putting it on next week. hope this helps. Anyone else notice really high amount of swirls with these paintjobs?

[Snuggles]

The guys over at Zaino claim that while some microfiber companies have good products, some may be abrasive to your cars finish. According to the "the jury is still out on the microfiber towels"

You may have used a towel of low quality and it caused the swirls.

I recomment the Zaino polish treatment for the swirls and you will be happy! I've Zaino'ed mine already and LOVE IT!!

[patriotpa]

Meguiar's will work just fine. Get rid of the microfiber towels you're using and switch to cotton.

[montej23]

use cotton towel

[CarCareDepot]

Microfiber from autozone or a nice high quality microfiber? There is a difference.

http://www.carcaredepot.com/magento/...wel-16x16.html

Take care of the swirls safely and easily with a dual action polisher and some swirl remover/glaze products. Then to keep it swirl free, use techniques like the 2 bucket method or a product like a foam gun along with high quality towels/sponges. Keep everything clean, wash your MF with something like tide free, and store the dry clean towels in ziplock bags.

[ffrcobra_65]

If you are using cheap WalMart of CostCo micro-fiber towels, there is your problem. Worse if you use them more than once between washing. Oh yes, micro-fiber can be washed, gentle wash, light soap, and do not mix them with other laundry!

I get my towels from Adams Polishes. A bit more expensive but each one is about 12" x 12" (bigger I think) and very very very soft and thick. Like new again after washing.

[Nexus6]

I told you guy's..............I told you




No one ever listen's to me

[NVMY68SS]

I've used microfiber on my black 68 for the last 6 years and my 2010 since I got it June 1st and I get asked all the time why don't I have swirl marks. I agree, there are differences in MF towels, but all of mine come from AutoZone. I've been using the tall knap ones that almost feel like rabbit.

I've also switched away from Zaino back to a process of Zymol with a layer of Meguiar's Gold Class over it..........I'm not saying Zaino doesn't work, I'm just saying it didn't give me the desired results I expected. I'm getting more shine and slickness to my finish with much cheaper products.

[Moose]

I stick to using microfiber only for interior cleaning.

Look into investing in good quality towels, such as the "blond towels" offered at www.zainobros.com.

Also, use quality wash mitts made of either sheepskin, or chenile.

Finally, in applying whatever wax/polish you're using, use only quality applicators, such as, again, the ones offered on www.zainobros.com.

[ItIsWhatItIs]

Moose,
How do you apply Zaino's product for swirl removal. Basically what motion do you use, up/down on sides, back/forth on trunk/hood top? Or do you use a circular motion on anything? Will probably do this tomorrow after I clay the car.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by ItIsWhatItIs

Moose,
How do you apply Zaino's product for swirl removal. Basically what motion do you use, up/down on sides, back/forth on trunk/hood top? Or do you use a circular motion on anything? Will probably do this tomorrow after I clay the car.

"Front to Back" on hood/roof/trunk area

"Top to Bottom" on doors/fenders



(The only time I deviate from this is in "attacking" deeper swirls/scratches/marks, in which case, I use a product with a mild abrasive, and apply it in the direction of the scratch, etc. )

[tradosaurus]

On 08-22-2009 you stated:

"my rjt shows bad swirls... and ive only hand washed it with a powerwasher, microfiber towels (wash and dry) and have waxed it... gonna buy swirl remover and power buff it"

Is your car under 3 months old? I think the powerwasher may have created the swirl marks on your car.

I had an interesting discussion with a guy experienced in painting car and he said that one should wait about 3 months to allow a new paint job to fully cure before apply wax of any kind.

In fact he suggested only using cold water and a sponge with no soap for that time period and definitely do not let the dealer wax your car before you get it.

He showed me swirl marks on his truck where he waxed it after 1 1/2 months on a new paint job.

I don't know how true any of this is but to be safe I'm going to wait the 3 months before waxing.

[Tecca]

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[TooCool5]

What micro fibers are you referring to. Just bought some towels that compare to sham wow? Are they micro fiber or cotton?