Here are copies of a couple of posts on other forums. The first post was "How do I remove swirl marks?"
Ugh.
Quote:If you wax alot [as stated] then you have a signifigant build up and should buy a wax remover. [mothers/maguires make pretty good "pre-wax cleaners"]
Of course no waxing in the sun or extreme humidity [ notice the little clumps of wax on your polish rag during high humidity?] and then go with one or two light coats of wax, by hand. Maybe its time to try a new brand, go with liquid instead of paste or whatever. After stripping the old stuff now the first coat of wax will be stubborn to apply and remove.
In the day when black cars had swirls you could spray a very fine mist of lukewarm water over the area, wipe with a clean rag in a back/forth straight line as opposed to circular motions. This works, heck even breathing heavily onto the affected area, creating a fog on the swirl, then wiping it will remove the swirl.
Way way back in the day we would put some kerosene in a misting bottle, spray a panel and wipe right away. This removed ALL wax and road crap. Then waxed with whatever quality wax you like. Use all obvious necessary precautions here, no confined spaces, only do a small section at time etc. This is a limo cleaning trick! I find Liquid Glass works real well here and a second coat of a nice liquid, Mothers/Maguires, Turtle wax ICE etc.
And lastly, yes I can go on too long, I find the new micro fiber polishing cloths really help to eliminate the swirl marks. Turn them often, use lots and they are machine washable!!
Have fun..........................
PS, of yah, the this assumes the swirl marks are on the surface, in the clearcoat, as opposed to burnt into the paint from a buffer. Thats a whole other area.
And another:
With modern polishes the wheel is an antique that can only scratch and smear the paint.To De wax just use tide to wash it or anyother strong detergent.My wifes black Chevy looks good with simple polish and a polymer wax like liquid.I apply it with a soft damp cloth and wipe the excess with a blue folded paper shop towel.Won't scratch and is quite easy.
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These are the kind I have to reply to in some way. I hate making people look ignorant, but I also don't want this guy to be washing with tide, cleaning with Kerosene and removing his wax with blue shop towels. :hairpull
