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jakex181:
Everytime i wash my car i look at it after all my hard work and its covered in swirl marks, its like the previous owner used sandpaper when washing it! What is the best way to remove the swirl marks and make the paint look new again. Also my bonnet is covered in stone chips, how can i go about fixing these or is a respray required?

Im sorry if this is a repeat thread

jbenekeorr:
The best way to remove swirls is with a machine polisher, a DA (dual action) is the most common for someone starting out. You'd be looking at a little over £100 to get yourself started. Alternatively you could pay someone else to do it.

You also need to employ a good washing technique to stop inflicting any further swirls! Google the 2 bucket method.

I've machine polished mine and it looks tonnes better.


Black paint is awful for showing up marks and swirls.

Here's mine after I DA'd it http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=316983

For stone chips, a respray is best. But you can sort them yourself with a bit of skill with a touch up pen and a machine polisher.

jakex181:
Those results are awesome and im definitely interested in doing this! How much would i be looking to pay someone to do this?

Ive never used a machine polisher, is it pretty easy?
Will any DA polisher work well or is there a recommended brand?
What products will i need to use with the polisher to achieve the same result as you?

Sorry about all the questions this is all new to me

Cheers!

jbenekeorr:

--- Quote from: jakex181 on September 11, 2014, 07:40:01 pm ---Those results are awesome and im definitely interested in doing this! How much would i be looking to pay someone to do this?

Ive never used a machine polisher, is it pretty easy?
Will any DA polisher work well or is there a recommended brand?
What products will i need to use with the polisher to achieve the same result as you?

Sorry about all the questions this is all new to me

Cheers!

--- End quote ---

This was the package I bought http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-dual-action-polisher/das-6-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-intro-kit/prod_721.html

There aren't THAT many on the market - quite a few are just a rebranded version of the one in the link above.
I'm not sure how much people charge to do it for you.


It's relatively easy to do if you read up on it. There are plenty of guides online on how to do it. Just be sensible and know your stuff! Rotary polishers and wool pads are much easier to do damage with. A DA with foam pads is much safer.

 If you fancy getting one yourself it's a great little project to do your own car. You can also sort out other peoples cars to recoup a bit of cash!



If you liked the correction on my car, look what we achieved on my mates one! http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=329893

jakex181:
Thanks for all the help mate! Much appreciated! :D

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