02 Miata Brilliant Black looking deep and shiny

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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:



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Afters



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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?
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
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 said:
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
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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.
 
RogueM3 said:
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.
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AIO has no cutting properties, so no, it wouldn't. SSR 2 would definatly be the best route for removing haze from compounding ect.
 
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