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I did a correction on my truck a few months ago. Got the swirls and minor scratches out. I always use the two bucket method and rinse the truck thoroughly before washing. Sometimes, if it's really dirty, I'll use the foam gun.

I was looking at it in the sun the other day after washing and there are swirls again. I can't figure it out.

I am using grit guards and the mirco chenelle washmitt.

Any ideas? Am I doing something wrong?
 
What's your technique for drying the car?

Could be from drying, so let us know how you do it.

Need to hit the sack, but I'm sure others will chime in.
 
Just wondering, what did you use to seal the paint?

And what color is your vehicle?
 
I try to wash it every 2 weeks. But at times it's longer.
 
Is the truck your dd? Using a leaf blower/air compressor or a filtered source of air? Might just be time to repolish. What is "a few months ago?"
 
are you sure you removed the swirls and scratches when you corrected it the first time?

perhaps when you were correcting the paint indoors and you inspected it indoors under light it looked great. but under direct sunlight the microhazing was left by the compound.. maybe you didnt work the polish well?
 
thebamboo23 said:
are you sure you removed the swirls and scratches when you corrected it the first time?

perhaps when you were correcting the paint indoors and you inspected it indoors under light it looked great. but under direct sunlight the microhazing was left by the compound.. maybe you didnt work the polish well?
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I had a similar situation with one of my cars and I think this is what happened. I was working in a poorly lit garage and while I could see improvement, I wasn't getting everything out. It looked great in the garage, but the first sunny day...not so much.
 
What are the environmental conditions that you drive in and through on a daily basis?

Do you work near any "construction zones"...aggregate/cement plants?

Bob
 
All appropriate questions.. got the popcorn out, waiting for the 'ghost swirl investigators' episode to begin. :)
 
also check your mf towel that you remove polish with. Its a good idea to buff back and forth if you suspect it is your towel. that way the scratch is a straight line and not in a circle. Happened to me once took me a sec to figure it was me.
 
Dang it, you guys asked all the right questions and there is nothing more I can contribute...

1) What compounding process, and compound you used
2) IPA or Eraser wipedown before the inspection (in full sun)
3) What product did you seal with (with or without fillers)
4) What was your exact maintenance wash process, frequency, technique and products...
 
OK...finally have time to respond...long day.

davidg said:
Is the truck your dd? Using a leaf blower/air compressor or a filtered source of air? Might just be time to repolish. What is "a few months ago?"
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Yes on DD. Use a leaf blower and recently bought a Metro Sidekick. A few months ago was the last week of June.

thebamboo23 said:
are you sure you removed the swirls and scratches when you corrected it the first time?

perhaps when you were correcting the paint indoors and you inspected it indoors under light it looked great. but under direct sunlight the microhazing was left by the compound.. maybe you didnt work the polish well?
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Yes. I looked under flourescent lights and sunlight as well as using a handheld. I checked numerous times. I may have missed a few, but not as many as I see now.

Vegas Transplant said:
What soap are you using?
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BF Shampoo. Also used Detailers Pro super suds.

Wheelzntoys said:
IPA or Eraser used after polishing to check your work?
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Used Griots paint cleanser (or similar) to check and remove haze.

FUNX725 said:
What are the environmental conditions that you drive in and through on a daily basis?

Do you work near any "construction zones"...aggregate/cement plants?

Bob
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I live in S. Louisiana and every other week commute to Houston. I do drive through construction zones at times and it can be random.

swanicyouth said:
One ?: what polish did you use?
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105/205...finished up with Blacklight.

Phathooddetail said:
also check your mf towel that you remove polish with. Its a good idea to buff back and forth if you suspect it is your towel. that way the scratch is a straight line and not in a circle. Happened to me once took me a sec to figure it was me.
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I've thought about that and am always careful to keep them off the floor. If I drop it by chance, it no longer touches the paint. And I do try to keep it in straight lines when buffing.

Dr_Pain said:
Dang it, you guys asked all the right questions and there is nothing more I can contribute...

1) What compounding process, and compound you used
2) IPA or Eraser wipedown before the inspection (in full sun)
3) What product did you seal with (with or without fillers)
4) What was your exact maintenance wash process, frequency, technique and products...
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Only thing that I might be missing... I use the Megs DA MF system with the Griots DA.

Used Blacklight, followed by BFWD, then Black Ice.

Exact maintenance wash...rinse thoroughly (unless really dirty, then foam gun/pressure washer). Two bucket method with BF shampoo...was using Uber sponge but recently been using the micro mitt mentioned previously. Blow dry. If I don't get all of the water I use the guzzlers.

Thanks for all the input and help.:props:
 
Becciasm said:
All appropriate questions.. got the popcorn out, waiting for the 'ghost swirl investigators' episode to begin. :)
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Classic :props:

Always good to see the Tidewater detailer posting.

Now, waiting for Setec's return:dunno:
 
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