Swirl free!!!!!

[Lore]

Can you explain what "buffer swirls" are?

I recently had my side panels repainted and they've used a buffer + polish to bring the car's shine back up. However, in the process the car's left with a ton of swirls that catches the sunlight.

They're not really circular though, they look more watermelon rinds after you finish eating the watermelon. Are those buffer swirls? Can I remove them using my PC?

[White95Max]

Buffer swirls are also called holograms. They are not usually circular, but appear to travel in a curvy line through the paint. They also appear "above" the paint surface (hologram effect).

Normal swirls are just tiny scratches that appear to surround any source of light. You'll see these on almost all cars in the general public on a sunny day.

[Lore]

Ohh... then I bet these are buffer swirls that just need a good once-over with my PC to get off! They do give off somewhat of a hologram effect, but are definitely more like that watermelon rind that I described.

I lent my PC to a friend so I can't even give it a shot for a few weeks, but thanks for the info.

I'll try to take a photo of the swirls so you guys can comment.

[Burlyq]

Originally posted by rkf76
ahaha, I was pretty confident in my skills but quickly humbled by the rotary. It's definitely a disaster waiting to happen in the wrong hands, yet a blessing in the right hands.

You did great, I think it is one of the best details I've seen. Rotaries are almost as safe as PC's at low speeds, except you do need to tape if you are getting close to the edge. I definetly love the Paint Cleanser/Carnuba look, you sacrafice some durabilty but that baby is sweet!


Lore, Pics would help. If it's not burnt or you cannot feel them with your finger nails you can remove them. Was the area CC, or is it a single stage? If they are holograms usually just a finishing polish will wipe them right out very easily.

[Lore]

It was base coat + clear coat in the damaged area (there was a fender repair a few months ago that I had redone) and they also cleared the entire right side to match the paint.

[rkf76]

Originally posted by Burlyq
You did great, I think it is one of the best details I've seen. Rotaries are almost as safe as PC's at low speeds, except you do need to tape if you are getting close to the edge. I definetly love the Paint Cleanser/Carnuba look, you sacrafice some durabilty but that baby is sweet!

Wow, thanks for the kind words! I really shocked myself at the results I got, I figured since it was my first time ever with a rotary that I'd come away with ok results at best. But minus the burn, I did a damn good job, even if I do say so myself.