Meguiars swirl x 2.0- compound or a polish

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I purchased a bottle of this product just to see how well it worked. It worked really well as a polish, I thought it would have a little more cutting power than it did, although I used it with a polishing pad instead of a cutting pad on my da polisher. I detailed my father 2009 silverado with it as a polish and it came out great. I did the three steps, compound (with turtle was rubbing compound), polish (with meguiars swirl x 2.0) and wax (with meguiars hi tech yellow wax), and we both could not believe how nice and deep the shine was. But what I'm getting too, is if anyone has used swirl x 2.0 with a cutting pad and had all the swirl mark taking out with it? I'm gonna be doing the paint on my 2012 tundra in the next week or so and just wanted to know if the swirl x will take out the swirls? Its a white truck too if that makes a difference, let me know what you guys think. Thanks!!
 
Or if you guys think I should maybe get Meguiars Ultra Cut Compound? I would like to stay with just one line of products
 
The definitions of compound and polish get a bit ambiguous at the less aggressive end of the spectrum.
Read this article for a better understanding of the Meguiar's product line:http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23561-smat-pack-everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-meguiar-s-smat-products.html
Swirl X may or may not remove all the swirls, depending on the severity, but it's a good principle to try a test spot with a less aggressive product, then go stronger if needed, first with a more aggressive pad and the same product, then with a more aggressive product. I've not used the TW compound, but if the Swirl-X doesn't do the job with either pad, you can always try Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, available just about anywhere. If neither product finishes well enough for wax, you can always follow with a polishing pad and Meguiar's Ultimate Polish (the consumer version of M205).

Bill
 
BillyJack said:
The definitions of compound and polish get a bit ambiguous at the less aggressive end of the spectrum.
Read this article for a better understanding of the Meguiar's product line:http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23561-smat-pack-everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-meguiar-s-smat-products.html
Swirl X may or may not remove all the swirls, depending on the severity, but it's a good principle to a test spot with a less aggressive product, then go stronger if needed, first with a more aggressive pad and the same product, then with a more aggressive product. I've not used the TW compound, but if the Swirl-X doesn't do the job with either pad, you can always try Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, available just about anywhere. If neither product finishes well enough for wax, you can always follow with a polishing pad and Meguiar's Ultimate Polish (the consumer version of M205).

Bill
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Cool, thanks for the input Billy, I'll try it with a compound pad first, if it doesn't work, I'll get the Ultimate Compound. The trucks only a year old, and it's white, can barely see the swirls, but I know they are there. Either way, the shine will blind ya so u can't see the swirls, lol
 
I'm sorry, actually just checked the Meguiars bottle, its mirror glaze #9 swirl remover 2.0, on the link you posted it's only a 2, it's more of a polish than a compound
 
Since you posted your truck is white, here's another post worth reading:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/22982-lesson-white-paint-teaches-us.html

I've used a lot of Meg's #9 over the years. It was one of the polishes introduced for the "then new" basecoat/clearcoat finishes, designed to work by itself for mild swirls, or as a polishing steb after Meguiar's #2, a more aggressive cleaner. Since your truck is relatively new, it may work fine for you, but I'd be prepared to go more aggressive if necessary.
BTW, once you get it all done, you may eventually want to consider an aggressive cleaner wax as a maintenance product. I've had real good results with Duragloss 501 and a polishing pad, either an LC white or Meguiar's yellow, but Mike mentions a few others in this thread:http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/30979-kiss-detail-extreme-makeover-toyota-highlander.html

Bill
 
BillyJack said:
Since you posted your truck is white, here's another post worth reading:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/22982-lesson-white-paint-teaches-us.html

I've used a lot of Meg's #9 over the years. It was one of the polishes introduced for the "then new" basecoat/clearcoat finishes, designed to work by itself for mild swirls, or as a polishing steb after Meguiar's #2, a more aggressive cleaner. Since your truck is relatively new, it may work fine for you, but I'd be prepared to go more aggressive if necessary.
BTW, once you get it all done, you may eventually want to consider an aggressive cleaner wax as a maintenance product. I've had real good results with Duragloss 501 and a polishing pad, either an LC white or Meguiar's yellow, but Mike mentions a few others in this thread:http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/30979-kiss-detail-extreme-makeover-toyota-highlander.html

Bill
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Great articles, thanks BillyJack
 
Just to note...

The SwirlX is a fine cut polish. Very light on its cutting ability. It's for paint in pretty good condition or to use after a more aggressive product like the Ultimate Compound.


Here's a little tidbit of history....

The car on the label of SwirlX, (and Ultimate Compound), were both my project cars. Marketing had no idea but in fact, both cars were buffed out in the Meguiar's garage below the marketing offices.

This thread tells the story behind the 1991 e34 BMW M5

RIDS and Feathersanding - A Highly Specialized Technique by Mike Phillips


Here's the car - note the flannel bed sheet covering half the car?


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Same bed sheet I used to protect the motor in the Panic Parrot.

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Here's the car after I buffed out just one half (of the car)

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Same car on the label only the intensity of the swirls were reduced and it was de-badged.

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BillyJack said:
I've used a lot of Meg's #9 over the years. It was one of the polishes introduced for the "then new" basecoat/clearcoat finishes, designed to work by itself for mild swirls, or as a polishing steb after Meguiar's #2, a more aggressive cleaner.

Bill
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You are correct Bill.


Back in the 1970's #9 was actually a spray wax. The product was discontinued and the "number" brought back when this fine cut polish was introduced as part of a Tag Team for polishing what was back in the 1980's the NEW Basecoat/Clearcoat paint systems taking over the industry due to EPA regulations plus improvements in paint technology.

I know... I was calling on body shops during the change-over teaching guys how to use #2 and #9 as well as Nikken Finishing Papers and those other things so many guys had never used before... foam pads.


:)
 
JimShey said:
Quick question...

Is SWIRL X the same as SWIRL REMOVER...

if no can i use SWIRL REMOVER instead after ULTIMATE COMPOUND for a smoother finish just like in the thread

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-asked-questions/20573-1-step-vs-3-steps.html

Thanks
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I'm just going to take a guess that you don't live in the U.S.A.?

With a little Googling I found the "Swirl Remover" available in the U.K. so my guess is the product was renamed to make it easier for the demographic audience in the U.K. to understand what the product is for and what it can do.

It's actually a more clear name than SwirlX


But "yes" you can use the Swirl Remover in place of the SwirlX - same product as far as I know.


:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
You are correct Bill.


Back in the 1970's #9 was actually a spray wax. The product was discontinued and the "number" brought back when this fine cut polish was introduced as part of a Tag Team for polishing what was back in the 1980's the NEW Basecoat/Clearcoat paint systems taking over the industry due to EPA regulations plus improvements in paint technology.

I know... I was calling on body shops during the change-over teaching guys how to use #2 and #9 as well as Nikken Finishing Papers and those other things so many guys had never used before... foam pads.


:)
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Mike, I'd love to have a book on the history of all things related to paint care. Machines, chemicals, pads, etc.

I recently stumbled on your history of the d/a polisher... I was just taking it all in. That movement has changed the game for so many people. Bridging the gap between hand / wax spreader to the rotary machine... Man, that's a huge deal to me! I always felt that of I could get a smaller, slower rotary, I could have had a more enjoyable experience polishing paint from the start.

Then I got a "Brilliant Solutions" catalog, and there's the electric da machine, and the yellow pad! By then it was the late 90's, and I already was somewhat comfortable with the rotary..
 
dlc95 said:
Mike, I'd love to have a book on the history of all things related to paint care. Machines, chemicals, pads, etc.
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Bob, as in Bob McKee has mentioned to me a couple of times the idea of writing a Coffee Table Book that documents the history of the detailing industry. I know I could fill it up it's just a matter of would people buy it?




dlc95 said:
I recently stumbled on your history of the d/a polisher... I was just taking it all in.
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For those that are curious... here's the link to the article...


The history behind polishing paint with a DA Polisher



:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Bob, as in Bob McKee has mentioned to me a couple of times the idea of writing a Coffee Table Book that documents the history of the detailing industry. I know I could fill it up it's just a matter of would people buy it?







For those that are curious... here's the link to the article...


The history behind polishing paint with a DA Polisher



:)
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Good point on who would buy it.

Besides enthusiasts / professionals who are actually interested in the historic part of the culture, it would probably be challenging to reach past that scope.

I do like the idea though!
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I'm just going to take a guess that you don't live in the U.S.A.?

With a little Googling I found the "Swirl Remover" available in the U.K. so my guess is the product was renamed to make it easier for the demographic audience in the U.K. to understand what the product is for and what it can do.

It's actually a more clear name than SwirlX


But "yes" you can use the Swirl Remover in place of the SwirlX - same product as far as I know.


:)
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Thanks Mike! :) And Yes I don't live in the USA. I am an expat here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There's not much good detailing products readily available around here. Only few of them...

Thanks a bunch again. :)
 
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