Recommendations for removing stubborn swirls...

[ChippsAChoi]

I ordered SSR2.5 and thought that would be aggressive enough to remove the swirls, but unfortunately it didn’t do the job. :(



Just curious to see what others have used to remove some bad swirl marks with success.... please keep in mind that I do not have a PC. So all suggestions need to be products applied by hand...unless there are alternative products applied via hand.



Would it be worthwhile to try SSR3? :nixweiss



*The swirls I have are comparable to the ones on the SL, but not as many & dense.



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41054 *





The car is a blk acura. Thanks in advance

[scottabir]

ssr2.5 should remove most of the swirls...have you tried folding a terry towel into a small square and using that square for apply a lot of pressure to the surface? Maybe work on an area like 12"x12". Sorry if this is how you have been doing it. Thats about all I can think of to help you out.

[maecrispy]

Hmmm... I`ve been able to remove moderate swirling by hand with SSR2.5 but it takes a *lot* of work. Did you work the product long enough until it broke down completely?



You could also try using the 1Z line of polishes (UP, PP, MP) as they`re hand friendly as well and I`ve had good results with them too.



All the above being said, investing in a PC will still yield results that you just can`t do by hand and it`ll save your forearms as well. :D

[mgm2003]

I`ve used the professional 3M compound (sorry, I forget the exact product name), topped with 3M IHG by hand with very good results. It takes a fair amount of time and elbow grease, but it will do the job. I`ve also tried Meg`s scratch X by hand before, but didn`t have any luck with it. hope this helps!

[ChippsAChoi]

When I apply SSR2.5 I dont use that much pressure, should I be?



I wait until it becomes dusty before moving along with the product.



Should I be applying this in a circular or up/down motion??

[DSVWGLI]

I also like the 1Z line. Try using UP with a handi-grip applicator, if not abrasive enough wrap it in a terry cloth. Always follow UP with PP and or MP. Polish in a back and forth motion as not to create swirl marks.

[Dennis H.]

I would stay away from compounds/medium abrasive products and move to lighter abrasives with smaller scratch patterns. You will have a much better chance of fixing the problem with a smaller scratch pattern and less of a chance creating more of a problem to contend with later.