swirl removal outside

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chip douglas

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Hi,



my quetion is one that is short : is it possible to *totally* remove swirls outside, with minimal dust around floating in the air ? I really mean to remove, not hid them.



Regards
 
I went to that very good car painter I've known for some time, and he told me it can be very tricky outside, as the tiniest of dust, that gets under the pad, or on the finish will cause swirls, and believe me it is very easy for dust to settle on either one :D . I want as many opinions I can so I can know once and for all, if it can be done.



Take care:xyxthumbs
 
oh I see where you're coming from....



well...Im still just learning to use my PC and "attempt" at removing swirls. so disregard what i said....lol
 
If the detailing can only be done outside, I suppose try to do it on a totaly wind free day that has the least amount of air contaminants like pollen present. Also perhaps try wetting down the ground around you to try to keep the dust from kicking up. Other than that ,it's going to be extremely difficult to guarantee you're not going to get some natural dust once of course, you eliminated the possibility of dust from the polishes themselves. This sounds like a very tricky one :(
 
The only thing I've found out helped to some extent, is : I remove the polished when still damp, as it doesn't tend (at least as far as I can see) to scratch that way, but If there's any dust particle, and that the pad has gone almost dry, then the likeliness to introduce swirls is higher.





Good idea BillD, of hosing the surronding area, to avoid dust kicking up....thanks !:up
 
Chip, yeah sounds like a good idea in theory but now I'm wondering about polishes that are supposed to be worked in until gone, especialy DACP which tends to dust a bit in the end :eek: I guess folllowing with a mild polish and never letting it dry would be the way to avoid any micromarring the DACP or similar polish created :nixweiss
 
Yes, 100% can be removed. I have detailed in light dust, I just wipe the panels off alot. I also had to keep an eye out for the caterpillars that dropped off the tree all damn day.
 
I would just keep some S&W or #34 handy and apply frequently to each panel before polishing.



It may also help to lightly wipe with a dampened MF for the intial removal wipe. Then switch to another clean, dry MF for the rest of the removal process.



I would imagine that allowing a wax/sealant to set up could also present problems as the dust would certainly settle on the car within the set up time.



I wouldn't want to use a paste for fear of permanently contaminating my jar of wax. Detailing without a garage causes many precautions to be taken, much easier in a controlled environment.
 
15 must of dropped that I saw, couldnt see the ones in the grass.



I go down to the gas station for a break right, feel something on my stomach, lift my shirt and one of those little buggers was crawling up my stomach, WTF, how he got there, I dont know.
 
joed1228 said:
15 must of dropped that I saw, couldnt see the ones in the grass.



I go down to the gas station for a break right, feel something on my stomach, lift my shirt and one of those little buggers was crawling up my stomach, WTF, how he got there, I dont know.
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:rofl Ewwwww! I would have freaked out! At least it wasn't one of those stinging catapillars! Now THAT would have sucked...:D



Ashley



(Sorry about drifting Off topic. Just thought it was funny! :p )
 
Ive often wondered this, even when i pull my car in the garage right after washing and then i dry my car in the garage there is always a small amount of dust that will settle onto the paint b4 polishing. I dont know, should i dust b4 polishing?
 
Geez I think this is just a little too much.I have to detail outside and where I live I can't seem to start doing anything without the wind coming up and I'm sure there's a little dust and pollen getting on there.Even on a calm day I can see pollen sticking 2 min. after I'm done drying.Heck we'd all have to detail in a paint booth if we worried that much.
 
04BlackAV said:
Geez I think this is just a little too much.I have to detail outside and where I live I can't seem to start doing anything without the wind coming up and I'm sure there's a little dust and pollen getting on there.Even on a calm day I can see pollen sticking 2 min. after I'm done drying.Heck we'd all have to detail in a paint booth if we worried that much.
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Call me crazy, but I would love to have a sterile room to detail in. :D



My paint marrs really easily so I have to be this careful.
 
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