Swirl Marks

dirtbike375 · 06-01-2008, 07:32 PM

My truck is a metallic black, i bought it from a dealer and someone (inexpiranced) had already had at it with a buffer. Of course its black and after i wash it, they are pretty noticable. Whats the best way to get rid of them. Should i get some swirl-eez and re-buff the truck out, or is their an easrier way?

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e-rok · 06-01-2008, 07:49 PM

Im not sure what swirl-eez is but I woudlnt try it, lol. A good polish + buffer will take it out. proper washing technique will keep them away, or atleast keep it to a minimum.

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SmokinDiesel · 06-01-2008, 07:51 PM

Menzerma SIP w/ Lake Country CCS Orange Smart Pad.

Followed by Menz FP w/ Lacke Country CCS White Pad

Top it with your favorite LSP ...

Use a two bucket method when washing to keep things to a minium ... or invest in a foam gun

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1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

Blktaws6 · 06-01-2008, 08:57 PM

what is a foam gun?

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Blktaws6 · 06-10-2008, 09:54 AM

bumpbumpbump

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***HarleyMedic*** · 06-10-2008, 10:16 AM

A foam gun puts foam on the truck right out of the hose. no bucket to mess with. Acheap man's gun is to spray your water hose on the truck and dribble wash solution in stream and it will foam on truck.

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jayhaitch · 06-10-2008, 10:28 AM

Check this out

eShine Canada- Removing Those Nasty Swirls

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msparks90 · 07-27-2008, 08:41 AM

you should try 3Ms ultrafina 3000 swirl remover. the part number at oreillys is 06068. they also sell a blue foam polishing pad to go with it if you dont have access to any high quality pads

msparks90 · 07-27-2008, 08:42 AM

this is also a permanent fix

NC4stroker · 08-02-2008, 07:52 PM

Check out the intermediate swirl removal kit from autogeek.net. It comes with the porter-cable random orbital buffer and all the necessary polishes.

The porter-cable is good because it poses nearly zero risk to your clear coat, because it won't heat up the paint/clearcoat like a rotary buffer.

It works miracles and I used it on dark blue.

With the kit, you can't go wrong. Pinnacle polishes work really well.

Good luck.

msparks90 · 09-03-2008, 03:22 PM

you need a very light cut compound and pad......you also need the spinning motion of a rotary and some rpm......orbital buffers wont remove swirls permenantly

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firehawk356 · 09-03-2008, 07:40 PM

Msparks is right, most orbitals wont permanetly remove the swirls. I spent 15 years as a painter and will tell you the best thing in the world for swirls is experience. I have a great system I use on black and I could explain it all day long but it wouldnt help if you havent had any time behind a polisher. There are a lot of swirl remover products out there but most just fill in the swirls for a few washes. Remember there is a difference between swirls (the marks caused by a polisher) and angel hair or cobwebs (the marks caused by washing).

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2006 3500 SRW Megacab. Lots of Polaris toys

IAFF 2164

Last edited by firehawk356 : 09-03-2008 at 07:44 PM.

06-01-2008, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtbike375 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 258 dirtbike375's Truck Pics	Swirl Marks My truck is a metallic black, i bought it from a dealer and someone (inexpiranced) had already had at it with a buffer. Of course its black and after i wash it, they are pretty noticable. Whats the best way to get rid of them. Should i get some swirl-eez and re-buff the truck out, or is their an easrier way? __________________ 06 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed SRW, 5.9L, Cat back straight pipe, 2 IN Level Kit, otherwise all stock

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06-01-2008, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
e-rok Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 211 e-rok's Truck Pics	Im not sure what swirl-eez is but I woudlnt try it, lol. A good polish + buffer will take it out. proper washing technique will keep them away, or atleast keep it to a minimum. __________________ 1995 3500 DRW Ext. Cab 2wd

06-01-2008, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
SmokinDiesel Tech Specialist/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Pa Posts: 2,827 SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	Menzerma SIP w/ Lake Country CCS Orange Smart Pad. Followed by Menz FP w/ Lacke Country CCS White Pad Top it with your favorite LSP ... Use a two bucket method when washing to keep things to a minium ... or invest in a foam gun __________________ Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve 580hp - 1178 ft lbs Still Shooting for 600+ ....

06-01-2008, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blktaws6 Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 308 Blktaws6's Truck Pics	what is a foam gun? __________________ 2007 5.9 2500 Mega Cab 4x4, Black.

06-10-2008, 09:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Blktaws6 Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 308 Blktaws6's Truck Pics	bumpbumpbump __________________ 2007 5.9 2500 Mega Cab 4x4, Black.

06-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
*HarleyMedic* Oilfield Trash Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sour Lake, Texas Posts: 237 HarleyMedic's Truck Pics	A foam gun puts foam on the truck right out of the hose. no bucket to mess with. Acheap man's gun is to spray your water hose on the truck and dribble wash solution in stream and it will foam on truck. __________________ 2003 2500 Quad 4x4 Laramie. Auto, Edge EZ, AEM Brute Force, Line-X, Silencer Ring MIA, muffler delete, B&W, Timbrens.

06-10-2008, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
jayhaitch Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manitoba Posts: 130 jayhaitch's Truck Pics	Check this out eShine Canada- Removing Those Nasty Swirls __________________ 98.5 24V, 5sp QC SB 4x4, electric blue, 3.55, AutoMeter pyro/boost/FP, DSS, Diamond Eye 4" turbo back, Power Puck, 2-stroke oil, Challenger tool chest

07-27-2008, 08:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
msparks90 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98 msparks90's Truck Pics	you should try 3Ms ultrafina 3000 swirl remover. the part number at oreillys is 06068. they also sell a blue foam polishing pad to go with it if you dont have access to any high quality pads

07-27-2008, 08:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
msparks90 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98 msparks90's Truck Pics	this is also a permanent fix

08-02-2008, 07:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
NC4stroker Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 NC4stroker's Truck Pics	Check out the intermediate swirl removal kit from autogeek.net. It comes with the porter-cable random orbital buffer and all the necessary polishes. The porter-cable is good because it poses nearly zero risk to your clear coat, because it won't heat up the paint/clearcoat like a rotary buffer. It works miracles and I used it on dark blue. With the kit, you can't go wrong. Pinnacle polishes work really well. Good luck.

09-03-2008, 03:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
msparks90 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98 msparks90's Truck Pics	you need a very light cut compound and pad......you also need the spinning motion of a rotary and some rpm......orbital buffers wont remove swirls permenantly __________________ 2001 2500QC 4X4....edge juice w/attitude....4'' exh turbo back....silencer ring mia....airdog 150.....k&n filter

09-03-2008, 07:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
firehawk356 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 19 firehawk356's Truck Pics	Msparks is right, most orbitals wont permanetly remove the swirls. I spent 15 years as a painter and will tell you the best thing in the world for swirls is experience. I have a great system I use on black and I could explain it all day long but it wouldnt help if you havent had any time behind a polisher. There are a lot of swirl remover products out there but most just fill in the swirls for a few washes. Remember there is a difference between swirls (the marks caused by a polisher) and angel hair or cobwebs (the marks caused by washing). __________________ 2006 3500 SRW Megacab. Lots of Polaris toys IAFF 2164 Last edited by firehawk356 : 09-03-2008 at 07:44 PM.