MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Mk5Dom on March 04, 2016, 01:12:49 pm

Title: Tornado Red Swirls
Post by: Mk5Dom on March 04, 2016, 01:12:49 pm

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has any particular hints/tips for removing swirl marks in Tornado Red paintwork. As a colour it seems to show up swirl marks more clearly than others.

The car is almost 3 years old and the paint is generally ok but I'm still not happy with it. Weather permitting she's going to get a couple coats of AG SRP followed by a helping of Collinite 476 tomorrow. I understand the SRP is just a filler with a very light abrasive so I'm aware it will mask rather than remove.

Anyway, any hints/product recommendations/detailing business recommendations appreciated.

Dom
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Title: Re: Tornado Red Swirls
Post by: Gary on March 04, 2016, 06:29:38 pm

You've hit the nail on the hit, best way to deal with swirl marks is to get a detailer or someone with a pad of knowledge to give it a once over with a machine polisher.

Title: Re: Tornado Red Swirls
Post by: AJP on March 04, 2016, 06:37:53 pm

In the same position myself. Overall my TR is good for an 07 car, but I know it could be much better.

As above, a proper correction is the way to go. Something I might look at at the end of summer.

Title: Re: Tornado Red Swirls
Post by: Mk5Dom on March 08, 2016, 12:40:50 pm

Thanks chaps.

Title: Re: Tornado Red Swirls
Post by: xjay1337 on March 08, 2016, 01:18:17 pm

The colour doesn't really matter much to the technique.
Check out the detailing guides myself and others have posted or take it to a trusted detailers in your local area.