View Full Version : Best polish to hide minor swirls
DetailingFOOL
10-10-2005, 08:46 PM
I’m looking for an easy to use polish that is good at hiding swirls and
then topping with #16. I think my clear coat may be getting thin so
I am looking just to cover and hide them.
Thanks…….BMG
travisdecpn
10-10-2005, 08:51 PM
You may want to try something like PwC from Poorboy`s.
You need a glaze to hide swrils. I would recommend RMG, VM, Natty`s
JJ
2k2blackWRX
10-11-2005, 06:32 AM
If you are honestly worried about your clearcoat getting thin then buy a paint thickness gauge, I think they are like $100 but imho it would be worth it if you are running the risk.
EBPcivicsi
10-11-2005, 07:15 AM
3M IHG, Meguiars #3, #5, #7, #81, any of those will work.
Accumulator
10-11-2005, 09:38 AM
What ebpcivicsi said :xyxthumbs
I`m in the same boat with two of my vehicles, and given my, uhm, issues with marring ;)those glazes and a heavy wax like #16 or Collinite are a good way to go. As best I can tell, you can sorta "layer" or build up the #5 a little bit as it dries more completely than the others, but maybe I`m just seeing what I want to see :o
philsnyder
10-11-2005, 10:07 AM
try zaino z5
JaCkaL829
10-11-2005, 10:32 AM
I`m in the same boat, my Honda paint mars and swirls so fast I would need to polish it out every month to keep it swirlfree. I`d rather just fill and hide it going with a non-abrasive, cleaner; than to use abrasives. I recently used Poorboy`s Polish w/ Carnauba underneith P21s and it did a pretty good job of hiding a majority of the swirls, even though there was a little micromarring I can live with it. I also ordered some Blue PwC which is made for darker colors so i`m hoping that will fill a little better, although I was quite impressed with the original PwC.
Richt
10-11-2005, 10:36 AM
I would most likely reach for the Megs range of pure polishes/glazes aswell, plus VM and RMG from Clearkote.
wannafbody
10-11-2005, 01:04 PM
Megs #9 contains the same oils as #7- wipes away easily and does a good job of filling. Top with Collinite 845
imported_Picus
10-11-2005, 01:15 PM
I`m in a similar situation given my wetsanding bonanza this summer - I use rmg under ex w/carnauba and nattys. It doesn`t hide everything but it does a really nice job overall. I will say I was never impressed with Z5`s hiding abilities.
Brazo
10-11-2005, 02:31 PM
W/O question I reach for 1z wax polish soft
a.k.a. Patrick
10-11-2005, 02:43 PM
Dfool, do you still own that white F-150 P/U ?
I`d vote for VM......
FrizzleFry
10-11-2005, 02:53 PM
I`ve liked 3M Swirl Mark Remover for Light/Dark. For dark it worked relatively well. I also use Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze. Is able to hide a significant amount of micromarring.
pontman43
10-11-2005, 07:44 PM
Id say Mothers seal and glaze. Check out my review for pics and some advise.
http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?p=626590#post626590