finally.....SUCCESS!!!!!!!

ZoominLude · 12-05-01, 07:03

For those who dont know, I'm the guy who has bemoaned my previous futile detailing projects. My Honda Prelude is black and was riddled with swirls. Yesterday I spend about four hours with 3M SMR being applied by machine (I broke down and bought one) and putting a coat of 3M Perfect It paste wax by hand. After I was done I expected to be disappointed as usual but this time was different. 97% of the swirls were actually.....gone. I almost fainted. Finally I've gotten the results I've worked so hard for. After I inspected the finish under the harsh lights of the local gas station I could see very very very few swirls. Almost undetectable. I'll work on those after it warms up. Thanks to all those (particularly Brad B.) who offered so much help! Now I'm off to order the softest wash mitts and towels known to man to help keep my finish swirl free.

puterbum · 12-05-01, 07:05

We have another convert!

Congrats on the great job and be sure to post before/after pics when you can! As far as buying things goes...it never ends.

carguy · 12-05-01, 07:24

way to go! It CAN be done! Congratulations.

Guess My Name · 12-05-01, 07:26

Thats awesome Zoomin. This is what this site is about helping people with swirls and other detailing problems and sharing knowledge.

A long distance slap on the back for a job well done!

ZoominLude · 12-05-01, 07:31

Thanks everyone! Without this forum and all of you, I'd be relegated to just complaining after every detail. I'm going to go out and QD it real quick and take some photos. The sun seems just about right this morning for some great pics! Finally, what is the link for where you guys buy all those microfiber towels and supplies.

Guess My Name · 12-05-01, 07:33

Bunches of places to buy supplies.

Try CMA, TASCAR, Yosteve, Topofline to name a few.

Search supplies and see whatcomes up.

YoSteve · 12-05-01, 07:33

Quote:

Originally posted by ZoominLude
97% of the swirls were actually.....gone. I almost fainted. Finally I've gotten the results I've worked so hard for.

lol, lmao, yeah, the guys at work look at me when I laugh at the computer for no reason.

That's very cool indeed, no you can stick around and help others along with your new found knowledge and experience. Good show.

Pics?

ZoominLude · 12-05-01, 07:53

I dont have a digital camera so I'm going to have to wait until I get my 35mm pics developed and scanned. Anyone want to donate a digital camera to me for Christmas?

Ng Luder · 12-05-01, 09:14

awsome! one question though, did u get a Porter Cable or somthing else?

ZoominLude · 12-05-01, 09:21

I got the PC polisher from properautocar.com for $169.00. It was fairly easy to use but I made sure I was very careful and methodical.

Guess My Name · 12-05-01, 09:22

So Zoom now that you removed your swirls you wont be needing that PC anymore do you wanna sell it???

ZoominLude · 12-05-01, 10:34

I wish I could think that my paint will remain swirl free forever to sell it. Plus it seems like an invaluable tool to apply polish/glazes and sealants.