Range Rover Sport '07 Cant Get Rid Of Micro-Marring/Swirls

[imranshahid]

Hi all, I am struggling to get rid of the micro marring on this Range Rover. I don't know whether it has been caused by the DA polisher or if they are already on the paint but I am not cutting enough. Here are the pictures firstly, and I will write out my method after them.



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Hope the images have come out clearly as I had taken them with a good quality camera but had to compress for the upload on the forum. I would also appreciate if somebody could advise me on how I can upload full size high quality images as I am new to the forums in general to be honest lol.

Tools: Das6 Pro-Plus 15mm, 5'' Backing plate used with Orange Hex Logic Quantum Pad, Sonax Perfect Finish

Method:
1. Primed by covering all area of the pad with Sonax PF.
2. Added 2 pea sized amounts on the pad and spread over the area on speed 3
3. Turned speed up to 5, and completed 5 section passes over area with very slow arm movements
4. Gently wipe away product with clean microfibre cloth in circular motions
5. Spray Gyeon Prep on area to remove any oils and fillers

The aim was to complete the vehicle with one step and I understand it is a ONE step polish and I shouldn't expect it to work like a traditional 3 step compound/polish/finish, but after seeing so many positive reviews of Sonax, I wonder if I should be getting a better result than this. Thanks in advance for any advice/comments!

 

[zmcgovern45]

There is no one product that will work in all scenarios. If there was, well the car care industry would not be so vast.

My advice is for you to begin experimenting to help diagnose your issue...

Using your Sonax PF, consider trying the following:
- Primed Pad vs. Unprimed pad
- Different Pads (more and less aggressive than what you are currently using)
- Amount of product used (more and less than what you are currently using)
- Different amount of section passes (more and less...)
- Different pressure (more and less...)

Change one variable at a time and examine your results. If you see an improvement, move that change to the next test and change another variable. If you do not see an improvement, or you are making it worse, then discard whatever factor you had changed and start with a new test.

In the end, if you cannot get the results you need with SPF, you will have to use something different.

 

[imranshahid]

thanks for the reply, will give that a go