scoobydrew
07-28-2007, 03:22 AM
Hello all. Long time lurker, first time poster.
Background:
I`m an avid Subaru enthusiast (Impreza to be exact). And of course, Subaru is infamous for having poor paint.
Problem:
After I brought my Impreza home a few months ago (2001 Impreza), I decided to give it a good wash and wax. Back then I didn`t know what proper technique was. I thought proper technique was to fill a single bucket with water, drop in some soap, mix, throw in a sheepskin mitt, wet the car, then go to town. After that, rinse, dry with chamois, then proceed to wax with those blue shop towels you get at Costco. Man, what a mistake!
My trunk has more swirl marks than ever! It`s weird because I can only see the swirl marks on the trunk, and barely on the side or even the hood.
I quickly joined Autopia to learn about proper car detailing. After seeing all the recommendations about the Porter Cable, I thought about this old "Wen Orbital" we had sitting in the garage that we bought in the mid to late `90s.
Question:
How capable is this orbital? The only thing I can see from the label is that it`s made by Wen, it`s an orbital, and it has 3000 O.P.M. And it`s red.
If this isn`t good, are there good swirl mark removers out there that I can apply by hand with a MF pad or towel? I don`t really mind going the "manual" route, as the worst swirl marks are located just at the trunk. Also, this product must be available at Kragen`s or Autozone or something.
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!
Background:
I`m an avid Subaru enthusiast (Impreza to be exact). And of course, Subaru is infamous for having poor paint.
Problem:
After I brought my Impreza home a few months ago (2001 Impreza), I decided to give it a good wash and wax. Back then I didn`t know what proper technique was. I thought proper technique was to fill a single bucket with water, drop in some soap, mix, throw in a sheepskin mitt, wet the car, then go to town. After that, rinse, dry with chamois, then proceed to wax with those blue shop towels you get at Costco. Man, what a mistake!
My trunk has more swirl marks than ever! It`s weird because I can only see the swirl marks on the trunk, and barely on the side or even the hood.
I quickly joined Autopia to learn about proper car detailing. After seeing all the recommendations about the Porter Cable, I thought about this old "Wen Orbital" we had sitting in the garage that we bought in the mid to late `90s.
Question:
How capable is this orbital? The only thing I can see from the label is that it`s made by Wen, it`s an orbital, and it has 3000 O.P.M. And it`s red.
If this isn`t good, are there good swirl mark removers out there that I can apply by hand with a MF pad or towel? I don`t really mind going the "manual" route, as the worst swirl marks are located just at the trunk. Also, this product must be available at Kragen`s or Autozone or something.
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!