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manmanSS
06-09-2006, 04:48 PM
Hey guys did a full detail of my own car for once (instead of others cars)



Megs Wash

PB Clay

PB SSR2.5

PB Polish with carnuba

Megs #26

Megs Tire dressing



Swirls Before:



http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/8306/p1010048small0fq.jpg



Afters



http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/776/p1010060small8mg.jpg



http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/8442/p1010082medium6xc.jpg



http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3197/p1010071medium7bx.jpg



http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7466/p1010066small6nf.jpg



http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9458/p1010051medium2yh.jpg



I posted this question in the detailing section but I will try here aswell



With using SSR 2.5 it was wierd, not a lot of the mild swirls were removed, and in some areas added.



I know its not the product, SSR is well renouned, so it must be me. I was using a terry towel at first, and then tired more than one terry, which I have been using for a while, and know that they dont cause swirls. So what am I doing wrong.



I know, I should be using it with a PC, but I am low on cash and will be ordering one in a while.



Anything I can do for now?
seth812
06-09-2006, 05:10 PM
you need to follow up with a finer polish after the ssr2.5 like ssr1 or optimum polish, the reason being is that you are causing micromarring with ssr2.5 since it is a stronger polish. other than that, it looks great
jimmybuffit
06-09-2006, 05:13 PM
I`ll promise you that terry towels cause marring.



Is that your issue? I dunno...



Try this... Move/wipe your terry towel in only one direction. Use a 500 watt halogen light to view your work, at a 90 degree angle. Can you see the results of your `effort`?



Microfiber towels have a purpose. Don`t fight the tide... :) :wow:



Jim
manmanSS
06-09-2006, 06:57 PM
I did try to move in one direction, so you suggest going over it with ssr1?
imported_cj99si
06-09-2006, 07:29 PM
^yes.................
manmanSS
06-09-2006, 08:03 PM
will do :)
ScubaStevo
06-09-2006, 08:26 PM
I`d say SSR 2 would be a better bet.
manmanSS
06-09-2006, 08:43 PM
got a few more pic



went for a quick photoshoot



http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/7691/p1010086medium0qt.jpg



http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2671/p1010088medium0or.jpg



http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/9485/p1010090medium5ce.jpg
imported_j3ffff
06-10-2006, 02:50 PM
What was your process and what products did you use?
SayNoToPistons
06-10-2006, 03:07 PM
^ read his first post...



edit: i was referring to the person that DELETED his post...
SilverLexus
06-10-2006, 03:32 PM
Looks great! :)
justvisiting
06-10-2006, 06:51 PM
i was under the impression that SSR2.5 required a PC.. because the heat is required to cut and polish as it breaks down. I would imagine without a pc, you would just be pushing the polishers linearly into the paint causing the marring.
Scottwax
06-10-2006, 10:49 PM
Did you refold the towels for each section? If not, then a build-up of polish and dead paint could have caused your problems. A PC would be a worthwhile investment to be sure.



Looks really good in the pics, though, very deep and black-still probably looks better than 995% of the cars on the road. I bet if you can resolve your swirling issues, it would take you car to the next level.
seth812
06-11-2006, 06:48 AM
995%? damn
RogueM3
06-11-2006, 01:19 PM
you need to follow up with a finer polish after the ssr2.5 like ssr1 or optimum polish, the reason being is that you are causing micromarring with ssr2.5 since it is a stronger polish

Would AIO work in this instance? I have SSR1, but personally have found liitle to no use for it (I REALLY didnt like it... :cry: )



Thanks.