Scratch and Swirl remover
05-19-20, 10:15 PM
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Scratch and Swirl remover
Has anyone had any experience with
? Awhile back I hired a mobile detailer to detail my car. He was too enthusiastic with the clay bar and removed some clear coat in two spots. I've been looking for a way to easily take care of that myself, so I was wondering if something like that product would work.
05-19-20, 11:22 PM
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Lol how did he manage to do that with a clay bar
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RichKnecht (05-20-20)
05-20-20, 04:57 AM
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I have no idea. I guess it must've been because it was a very bright and sunny day, and the glare from the star fire pearl made him see something that really wasn't there.
05-20-20, 05:45 AM
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I wouldn't do it. Any scratch and swirl remover is abrasive to some extent and that will remove even more clear coat.
05-20-20, 07:17 AM
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post a photo. I want to see this.
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05-20-20, 08:08 AM
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I scratched my hood when I got a small rock embedded in my clay bar, 3M's scratch remover system worked great to get it out. If the clear coat is scratched I would recommend this.
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Neophyte2b (05-20-20)
05-20-20, 09:38 AM
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05-20-20, 07:48 PM
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Without a picture, it's hard to answer in complete confidence, but it sounds like he "hazed" sections of clear. Essentially, he just got too rough and caused sections to Haze over or burn. It can look like oxidation. Again, without seeing a picture I am just shooting guesses.
To correct, you want to strip any sealant off that part of the paint (preferably the entire car to reapply later) and grab a rotary or dual-action polisher with a medium pad (the orange hexlogic pad is a good choice here) and a polishing compound that's MILDLY abrasive. Without knowing exactly what happened or how deep it is, you're better off beginning with a mild polish and slow passes, rather than a full two-step correction.
The VSS you posted is a fine choice and not too expensive either. Give it a try and check your work after every pass.
Good luck.
To correct, you want to strip any sealant off that part of the paint (preferably the entire car to reapply later) and grab a rotary or dual-action polisher with a medium pad (the orange hexlogic pad is a good choice here) and a polishing compound that's MILDLY abrasive. Without knowing exactly what happened or how deep it is, you're better off beginning with a mild polish and slow passes, rather than a full two-step correction.
The VSS you posted is a fine choice and not too expensive either. Give it a try and check your work after every pass.
Good luck.
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