cant' get swirls out - help

[csmith46]

I have an 03 corvette and have what appear to me to be light to moderate swirl marks in the paint. I started with poorboys ssr1 and that didn't touch them. this forum indly recommended ssr2 or 2.5. I tired both to no avail. i use the porter cable rob at 4.5 with the orange buffing pad. not even the lightest swirls seem to disappear and forget the more noticealbe ones. the ssr3 sounds like it will take off the clear coat with all their warnings like - for professionals only on the bottle. Based on what I have read this all should have worked but maybe I am doing something wrong. I see photos on the vet forum of guys using various swirl remover products with the porter cable and they get a mirror like finish with no swirls what so ever. Many thanks if you have a better idea or better product.

 

[Matt]

I find that the best way to get the full effect of SSR2.5 is to use the PC on the highest speed. Try it with the light cutting or cutting pad on speed 6. Go very slow, overlap each pass, and go over the same areas until the product has mostly disappeared. If this doesn't work, you'll want to step it up to SSR3 and a polishing pad.

 

[ScottB]

Without seeing pics, we can only provide some guesses as to what is needed. A couple of items in your post might need enhancement, and I need some questions answered. You have SSR 2.5 and 1.0 correct ?? You have orange pad, what about white and grey ?? How long are you working the polish ??

Ok lets start with some suggestions .... first lets start with the white pad and some 2.5. (three stripes along the pad) Wipe the pad down the finish once, and then turn the PC on. Starting at 3000rpms. Once you get enough that it wont spit turn that puppy up to 5500rpms. Keep at each panel by panel (1/2 hood by 1/2 hood) for at least two minutes per panel. You should not stop until the polish has flash cured and is milky or cloudy. If it happens to soon, then spritz the pad with water and keep going. Wipe off with a very soft microfiber. Look at the finish .... if no swirls are present we move on. If not, we readdress the panel. (Looks better --- redo . Looks no different we move to the orange abrasive/cutting pad.)

Once we have gotten the finish to looking more than acceptable, its time to j ewel the finish. We are going to use a finishing pad and 1.0. We are going to work the polish a little longer (might also need a spritz of water if drys to quickly) and we are going to do each panel twice if necessary.

Once our polish work is done, then and only then do we seal the paint. Wax or sealant of your choice. And if you prefer not to polish as directed, then a glaze and wax with temporarily hide imperfections versus removing them.

Should you want to move to another line of polishes. Well Megs DACP, Optimum, and Menzerna would be my only suggestions. I do feel when used correctly SSR's in combo will work just as well. If your scratches are not reduced or lessened above they are definetely more than moderate and a rotary polisher will be needed. Dont know if you caught this post and video, but its a great how-to

http://www.detailcity.org/forums/de...icks-forum/17120-porter-cable-video-demo.html

 

[Neothin]

SSR2.5 should be able to tackle the defects of which you speak of. As stated earlier, SLOW overlaping passes with some moderate pressure applied while on speed 6 should take care of them. Corvette clear is unusually hard when compared to the rest of the GM lineup so that could be a factor also. I'd give it another go. You could also try out some smaller pads. I've had much greater success when polishing with small 4" pads than i have with larger pads.