The Gent

Hi folks. Since the car was stored I took winter time to really clean/detail the car. The interior, Engine bay, wheels are all done.

However I've had problems with the remaining swirl/light scratches on the car.

Here is what I did;

Washed the car using Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash

Washed the top / cleaned it after with Meguiar's Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner

Back to black on all plastic/rubber trim.

Claybar the car with Meguiars quick detailer

Waxed with Mcguiars wax.

I was actually suprised by the end result (Will post pics soon). However, now I want perfection. Is there something I can use to remove the remaining swirls/light scratches? I was thinking maybe polishing the car??

If you have anything to recommend please let me know. Also, not too sure on what to use for the polishing job.

wanabe

what-
no pics?!!

yup- polish is the only thing that will remove swirls. you can fill them with a glaze, but its a type of polish too.

do you have a machine, or do you know someone who does? you will need it for this job.

btw, you might want to wait until next time the car needs a cleaning cause polish will remove all the wax work that you have done.

bong

Pics plz.

Check out my recent post: S2k detailed

I removed almost all of the swirls off my friends s2k.

You can use a PC7424. I've been using that for a while, but the makita 9227 that I just got does a much better job. Just beware of burning through the clear...

The Gent

Wanabe: I do have the tool to polish... However im wondering what polish cover/polish to use.

Bong: I checked your thread. Very good job.

Is there a good polish that's available at any good detailing store? I want something that I don't have to order since im taking the car out next week.

PC7424 and makita 9227? Makita is the tool right?
Let me know which brand to go with.

Thanks guys
It's a 2001 but I think I can make it look like it's new again. My poor malested s2k. .

Also, I know this is kinda weird, but I read that olive oil does wonders on leather. Is is true/safe to use?

bluestk03

Both the PC7424 and the Makita are good machines, but they are two different machines. The Porter Cable (PC7424) is a DA in which they orbit around an axis with very minimal rotating force, whereas the Makita is a rotary. The PC is a great tool, but it does take longer to break down polishes with it due to the fact that it does not create the same amount of heat and friction as a rotary. The plus side to it, it is nearly impossible to burn through your clear coat with the PC. The Makita on the other hand is a more powerful tool and will break polishes down faster, but you can also easily damage the clear coat on your car. Personally, I don't think I'm quite ready for a rotary, so after a few years on the PC, I went with a Flex XC3401 which is like a middle ground between the PC and a true rotary.

Sorry for the rant, but hopefully this helps...even a little.

The Gent

Wow, thanks for the tips blues. I will go shop for one today.