Sonus Swirl Buster

[LightngSVT]

I detailed my DD over the weekend, it is a 98 Contour SVT in silver. I decided to give the SBP another shot but I did not use the SB pad this time, I used a white polishing pad. I did 1/2 of the car by PC at speed 6 and the other half with rotary around 1500rpm. I have to say it worked very well on this car, even under the 500w halogen I couldnt see any swirls, but the car had few to start with. This product does seem to be a very mild polish when used with a mild pad and it is easier and quicker to work with the rotary.

Now I plan to experiment on the wifes black Mariner some more and see where my technique went wrong last time.

[Guy]

Keep us posted Lightng, I ran out of the SB polish and need a reason to order more. I emailed them and asked if they sold it in larger quantities, which they don't, but you get a discount on a case. Haven't heard what that is yet. I'll let you known when I find out.

[cdodkin]

Originally Posted by LightngSVT

I loaded 4 rings of the pad with polish (not full) and gave the pad 2-3 squirt of Megs Final Inspection to dampen it. I think I used to much polish because it took a loooong time to break down.

You got it in one - too much polish on the pad.

I only load one ring with the SB Polish, and use that on say 1/2 of my 911 hood.

It does take a long time to work-out, especially when you prep the pad with a little speed detailer.

If you don't work it out all the way, you will not get the result you're after.

I think it's just a case of getting used to the polish and the pad.

I've completed three sessions of polishing on the 911 hood, and I'd have to say the product delivers.

I still get too much dusting for my tastes, but as others have said, it's worth it for the excellent finish.

Hope that helps!

Chris.

[Pats300zx]

I also got alot of dusting with the SB Pad and Polish. I think David's recommendation was to use one or two spritzes of the Sonus Acrylic Spritz to cut down on the dusting. I plan to retry the pad and polish with this.

[DavidB]

Originally Posted by cdodkin

It does take a long time to work-out, especially when you prep the pad with a little speed detailer.

If you don't work it out all the way, you will not get the result you're after.

I think it's just a case of getting used to the polish and the pad.

Chris.

Chris, you are absolutely correct. This polish will deliver "IF" you work it hard and work it all the way out.

1. Spritz the pad to get some moisture into it. Otherwise the pad will suck all the moisture out of the polish and you will get dusting.

2. Load up the polishing pocket. Let the polish do the work!

3. Crank up the PC. Full-speed ahead boys!

4. Lean into it! You need to compress the pad by 50 to 70%. As the pad gets warm it will compress more easily and the heat on the pad will do the work. Lean into it... get it heated up!

5. Polish until the polish runs completely clear, but DO NOT run the pad dry.

db

[cdodkin]

Originally Posted by DavidB

Chris, you are absolutely correct. This polish will deliver "IF" you work it hard and work it all the way out.

1. Spritz the pad to get some moisture into it. Otherwise the pad will suck all the moisture out of the polish and you will get dusting.

2. Load up the polishing pocket. Let the polish do the work!

3. Crank up the PC. Full-speed ahead boys!

4. Lean into it! You need to compress the pad by 50 to 70%. As the pad gets warm it will compress more easily and the heat on the pad will do the work. Lean into it... get it heated up!

5. Polish until the polish runs completely clear, but DO NOT run the pad dry.

db

What about using Klasse products after the SB Polish?

Can I use AIO - or should I go straight to the Glaze?

Don't want to remove any of the fillers - so that's why I'm asking before trying AIO!

Many thanks,

Chris.

[DavidB]

Go straight to KSG or Sonus Acrylic Glanz. I like Acrylic Glanz because it is so much easier.

[cdodkin]

Originally Posted by DavidB

Go straight to KSG or Sonus Acrylic Glanz. I like Acrylic Glanz because it is so much easier.

So avoid 'traditional' waxing (like NXT) all together, and go from SB Polish to Sonus Acrylic Glanz for the final finish?

Sounds like an easier process, so if that's correct I'm happy!

Chris.

[spartacus_33]

Been meaning to come back here and see how others have done with SwirlBuster. My results were not good on my Jet Black Bimmer.

I'm a huge fan of SFX-1 2 & 3...... so I figured SB would be as good or better. Not true for me.

I only did my hood and truck and I have major swirls....... not sure if I moved the pad too slowly... I had it turned up all the way. Almost afraid to try it again.

Sounds like a really fine line between..... working it good and not letting it run dry. What is the easiest way to tell when to pull it off?

[dmxsoulja3]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels it looks worse than when I started...I think I ran into the same issue when is it done and when is it dry

[BlackSunshine]

I worked it in two or three slow, heavy pressure passes per panel at speed 5-6. Then, when I knew it was still not dry (there was barely any dusting at this point, if any) I knocked the speed down to 3-4 and did some medium speed, light pressure passes to help work the fillers in. This worked like an absolute charm for me. I cannot express how pleased I was with this polish and pad combo.

[dmxsoulja3]

so basically to the point to where it "almost" dusted then let up on it? I'll give that a whirl on this junk hood I got and see how it goes.