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kevinchavarria · 02-14-2016, 12:53 AM

Does anyone know how remove swirls marks from a body paint? I would really love to get most of them off!

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ryoma · 02-14-2016, 12:59 AM

take it to a detailer and expect to pay about $200 or so, maybe more.

if you want to do it yourself, you will need a polisher tool, some cutting compound, polish, sealant, and wax. probably more worth it if you pay someone to do it unless you plan on detailing cars or already have the tools

Estey · 02-14-2016, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinchavarria

Does anyone know how remove swirls marks from a body paint? I would really love to get most of them off!

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Find a good detailer in the area, and spend a couple bills for paint correction. I've been meaning to do this for a while now too.

Also, read up on car detailing and washing so that you can prevent swirls as much as possible and protect your paint..

NLS8520 · 02-14-2016, 09:01 PM

Automotive clear coat is roughly the thickness of a post it note, and its quite scratch sensitive. Meaning improper washing techniques lead to marring, swirls and scratches. So yes you can correct them with a small investment I would recommend a polisher, PC7424XP is very affordable and is the only polisher you will really ever need as an enthusiast. You will need some buffing pads, and some polish and possibly light compound depending how damaged the clearcoat is. You will also need microfiber towels, and a long lasting sealant. I must stress you need to evaluate the way you wash the vehicle. Two bucket wash with grit guards, proper washing techniques and soft microfiber quality drying towels will greatly reduce the chance of swirls. Feel free to ask questions.

kevinchavarria · 02-14-2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NLS8520

Automotive clear coat is roughly the thickness of a post it note, and its quite scratch sensitive. Meaning improper washing techniques lead to marring, swirls and scratches. So yes you can correct them with a small investment I would recommend a polisher, PC7424XP is very affordable and is the only polisher you will really ever need as an enthusiast. You will need some buffing pads, and some polish and possibly light compound depending how damaged the clearcoat is. You will also need microfiber towels, and a long lasting sealant. I must stress you need to evaluate the way you wash the vehicle. Two bucket wash with grit guards, proper washing techniques and soft microfiber quality drying towels will greatly reduce the chance of swirls. Feel free to ask questions.

2nd owner to my FR-S and the owner was an idiot and created them. I use proper techniques to wash my car. Would by hand remove any of them?

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weederr33 · 02-14-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinchavarria

2nd owner to my FR-S and the owner was an idiot and created them. I use proper techniques to wash my car. Would by hand remove any of them?

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Where in Texas are you? There's a place in SA called Jay's Detail. It's pricey, but they're awesome from what I hear.

kevinchavarria · 02-14-2016, 09:34 PM

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Where in Texas are you? There's a place in SA called Jay's Detail. It's pricey, but they're awesome from what I hear.

East Texas, near Tyler Texas.

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aegisdrgn · 02-14-2016, 09:55 PM

Look through this man's youtube channel.

He has videos on all that's mentioned, including:

- 2 bucket wash technique
- types of microfiber towels for washing, waxing, drying
- Polishing machines (random orbital, etc), compounds, pads, etc
- and most of all: detailed step by step videos on the proper technique to use all those things

https://www.youtube.com/user/Junkman2000

stevesnj · 02-14-2016, 10:00 PM

Darn, I thought you said "Squirrels" ...

AncientCityFRS · 02-15-2016, 11:00 AM

Watch some of the Chemical Guys videos on YouTube

Turbo95eg6 · 02-16-2016, 03:16 AM

Reaserch color correction, a pro should charge around $50 an hour and it'll take about 8-10 depending on the severity. He will clay, polish and wax. How your car remains swirl free after is up to you and your washing techniques.

Don't go to any detailers quoting less, all they'll do is temporarily mask the swirls and potentially make it worse.

MonoRaven · 02-16-2016, 08:32 AM

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Darn, I thought you said "Squirrels" ...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-squirrel.html

stevesnj · 02-16-2016, 10:35 AM

I'm glad im not the only one..lol

Packofcrows · 02-17-2016, 02:44 PM

I just ignore them. They even pop from driving. (I live in dusty harsh wind area)

I use Turtle wax and it hides them a tad too.

02-14-2016, 12:53 AM	#1
kevinchavarria Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Swirls Does anyone know how remove swirls marks from a body paint? I would really love to get most of them off! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

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ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	take it to a detailer and expect to pay about $200 or so, maybe more. if you want to do it yourself, you will need a polisher tool, some cutting compound, polish, sealant, and wax. probably more worth it if you pay someone to do it unless you plan on detailing cars or already have the tools __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Darn, I thought you said "Squirrels" ... __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Reaserch color correction, a pro should charge around $50 an hour and it'll take about 8-10 depending on the severity. He will clay, polish and wax. How your car remains swirl free after is up to you and your washing techniques. Don't go to any detailers quoting less, all they'll do is temporarily mask the swirls and potentially make it worse. __________________ Instagram: stimson

02-16-2016, 10:35 AM	#13
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm glad im not the only one..lol __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

02-14-2016, 09:01 PM	#4
NLS8520 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: N/A Location: US Posts: 273 Thanks: 319 Thanked 188 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Automotive clear coat is roughly the thickness of a post it note, and its quite scratch sensitive. Meaning improper washing techniques lead to marring, swirls and scratches. So yes you can correct them with a small investment I would recommend a polisher, PC7424XP is very affordable and is the only polisher you will really ever need as an enthusiast. You will need some buffing pads, and some polish and possibly light compound depending how damaged the clearcoat is. You will also need microfiber towels, and a long lasting sealant. I must stress you need to evaluate the way you wash the vehicle. Two bucket wash with grit guards, proper washing techniques and soft microfiber quality drying towels will greatly reduce the chance of swirls. Feel free to ask questions.

02-14-2016, 09:55 PM	#8
aegisdrgn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S 10 Series #2263 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 471 Thanks: 208 Thanked 277 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Look through this man's youtube channel. He has videos on all that's mentioned, including: - 2 bucket wash technique - types of microfiber towels for washing, waxing, drying - Polishing machines (random orbital, etc), compounds, pads, etc - and most of all: detailed step by step videos on the proper technique to use all those things https://www.youtube.com/user/Junkman2000

02-15-2016, 11:00 AM	#10
AncientCityFRS Poker Player Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: FRS Release 1.0 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 102 Thanks: 169 Thanked 496 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Watch some of the Chemical Guys videos on YouTube

02-17-2016, 02:44 PM	#14
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