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Old 09-18-2005, 08:46 PM
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Default Swirls?

I posted something about the swirls on my car a while back and didn't get too much of a response, so I thought I would post again. I bought my 2001 A6 and it is a dolphin gray color. The car is in show room condition, except for the swirls that it has. It looks like it was dried in the hot sun or something? What is the BEST way to get the swirls out and get the paint back to it's original condition? I'm going to go to town on it next Saturday, so any advice would be really beneficial! Thanks in advance everyone.
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Old 09-18-2005, 09:57 PM
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Zaino ZPC Fusion, Optimum Polish or Menzerna Final Polish II to name just the usual suspects…
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Old 09-18-2005, 10:06 PM
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What steps should I take in order to get the best outcome? Clay Bar, Wax, Polish, etc... Products?
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Old 09-18-2005, 11:30 PM
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should you wax.. after polishing or vica versa
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Old 09-19-2005, 01:00 AM
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A polish contains abrasives to remove surface scratches, marring etc and is use before a wax or polymer selant

Sequence of Product Application:
1.Car wash concentrate-
2.Detailer’s clay-
3.Chemical cleaner-
Machine polish abrasion choice is dependant upon condition of paint surface
4.Machine polish 1-
5.Machine polish 2-
6.Machine polish 3-
7.Carnauba wax or polymer sealant
8.Quick detailer (QD) or Booster spray-
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Old 12-06-2005, 08:33 PM
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Yeah....I agree with the above. I use Meguiars.

Quit taking your car to the car wash. Thats your first problem.

Its not in showroom condition if it has swirls.

PS- Wax your rims all the time. Keeps them protected.

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