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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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i used the scratch x and and nxt wax took car of the swirls but soon as i washed it they came right back Am i doing something wrong ? It looked good when i finished but maybe i missed a step . I went scratch x , meguires polish then nxt wax. should i have used a cleaner or is the polish the right step ?
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001z
i used the scratch x and and nxt wax took car of the swirls but soon as i washed it they came right back Am i doing something wrong ? It looked good when i finished but maybe i missed a step . I went scratch x , meguires polish then nxt wax. should i have used a cleaner or is the polish the right step ?

That tells me the problem is in your wash and dry routine. Walk us through how you normally wash and dry your car. Please be specific, including type of soap, mitt/sponge/etc., type and (if possible) brand of towels.


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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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3m scratch remover works well by rotary with a foam pad(wear dust mask for safety reasons). Follow up with Mothers powerpolish by fine foam pad. Finish with wax of your choice.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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Mike is correct .. sounds like you are creating the swirls yourself ..


answer his questions, and we can help you out
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LANDONZ
here is what I use and its amazing, you can buy this at advanced auto parts by the sandpaper and things. Its 3m scratch remover..Looks like this bottle, sorry for the blurry pics. This truck was wetsanded before polishing the hood with this stuff:


disregard all of the stuff in the pic. none of that worked!!
got a 10 y/o bottle of it that still works great same with the polish im gonna buy a new set next week (These bottles last forever lol) they sell a compound and polish.. both work wonderfully (doh 3M)
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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here's pics of what menzerna polish ( IP ) a porter cable and a yellow cutting pad does for black with swirls











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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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I have to agree with the process part.

I posted a ton of pics and the process I used to take car of the swirling on my car in the below link (also a black car). Prevention is what's going to make it last.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/589559-first-time-detailing-my-car.html

Brilex Solutions -----> Sponsor sells a lot of what you need and John is great to talk to about this stuff. He was a big help in answering a lot of questions I had and ZaneO posts a lot of good info too.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Hope this helps some. I was using the Ultrafina when it was experimental and was going crazy waiting for it to be released when I ran out.
http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediaw...66S9TRCOrrrrQ-
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Originally Posted by sscam68
I have to agree with the process part.

I posted a ton of pics and the process I used to take car of the swirling on my car in the below link (also a black car). Prevention is what's going to make it last.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=589559

Brilex Solutions -----> Sponsor sells a lot of what you need and John is great to talk to about this stuff. He was a big help in answering a lot of questions I had and ZaneO posts a lot of good info too.
i remember that thread,
you brought your car back to life
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