Swirl Marks
02-17-2003, 05:36 AM
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Part of the problem could be the kinds of materials you allow to come into contact with the finish. What are you using to wash and dry the car with?
You cannot go wrong with 100% U.S. made cotton wash mitts and towels. These should be washed in liquid detergent only...no fabric softener or bleach. Remove the tags and the stitching from the ends of the towels.
A good towel choice is the Cannon "Royal Velvet", with the absolute best being their "Charisma". You can get these as irregulars at www.cannonoutlet.com.
NAPA has good cotton wash mitts. Look for the cotton symbol or the words 100% cotton on the label.
Use two buckets for washing the car. One with soapy water, and the other with rinse water. Rinse your mitt after each trip to the finish before going back into the soapy water. This will greatly reduce the amount of dirt that gets into your wash water.
You cannot go wrong with 100% U.S. made cotton wash mitts and towels. These should be washed in liquid detergent only...no fabric softener or bleach. Remove the tags and the stitching from the ends of the towels.
A good towel choice is the Cannon "Royal Velvet", with the absolute best being their "Charisma". You can get these as irregulars at www.cannonoutlet.com.
NAPA has good cotton wash mitts. Look for the cotton symbol or the words 100% cotton on the label.
Use two buckets for washing the car. One with soapy water, and the other with rinse water. Rinse your mitt after each trip to the finish before going back into the soapy water. This will greatly reduce the amount of dirt that gets into your wash water.
02-17-2003, 07:51 AM
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zaino makes a "swirl mask"- will not get rid of the swirls, but does a pretty good job of covering them up.
for getting rid of them, 3m swirl remover works well... it will also cut into the clear coat a bit, so you dont want to use it too often.
high quality micro-fiber towels will help reduce new swirls... also, be sure not to wipe off the car dry (if you want to detail in between washes, dust the car first very lightly then use a detailers spray with a micro fiber towel to apply, and another to buff).
a high quality finish is also important (carnuba or synthetic, such as zaino).
for getting rid of them, 3m swirl remover works well... it will also cut into the clear coat a bit, so you dont want to use it too often.
high quality micro-fiber towels will help reduce new swirls... also, be sure not to wipe off the car dry (if you want to detail in between washes, dust the car first very lightly then use a detailers spray with a micro fiber towel to apply, and another to buff).
a high quality finish is also important (carnuba or synthetic, such as zaino).
02-17-2003, 11:54 AM
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While I agree that 100% cotton towels are very good. Technology has kind of passed them by. I will not copy what is aid about them on the site, but check what is said abou them on this thread I posted a few days ago. If you follow the link in the thread to the MF towel vendor, you can read about why Mf towels are superior.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...threadid=103815
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...threadid=103815
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02-17-2003, 12:33 PM
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I use the california water blade and MF towels, I have yet to find anything that works better. Oh yeah, an ALWAYS wash/dry in the shade, thats probably more important than ANYTHING.
02-17-2003, 01:38 PM
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the blade works and so does a new leaf blower... but you have to be careful with them (dont drop the blade or get anything on it- and use it carefully too to avoid scratches). i have used them both and have used every other type of towel.
my personal preference is still the old fashioned chamois.
and i use an old cotton towel without seams to dry the "dirty" spots (exhaust, inside hood, and under car).
i use micro fibers after drying to buff...
and use porter cable for most product app and removal.
my personal preference is still the old fashioned chamois.
and i use an old cotton towel without seams to dry the "dirty" spots (exhaust, inside hood, and under car).
i use micro fibers after drying to buff...
and use porter cable for most product app and removal.