Swirl marks

Jdm said:
MMMM i dont know if i belive washing a black C6 twice a week and no swirls.. maybe not in the sun but in the bright sun there will be.
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Your more than welcome to visit. Washing / Drying properly will not lead to swirls. A hard clearcoat also helps. Cannot control deep scratches and chips from a daily driver, but I can control washing/claying/polishing/protection.


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I would totally come visit if it wasent an 8 hour plane ride haha. but ya i see the pic and it looks good... i think thats my problem is the washing and drying.. my polishing is for the most part correct but ya i could see the washing being a problem.. do you think water blades are bad for drying over a microfiber towel or shammy?
 
Jdm said:
I would totally come visit if it wasent an 8 hour plane ride haha. but ya i see the pic and it looks good... i think thats my problem is the washing and drying.. my polishing is for the most part correct but ya i could see the washing being a problem.. do you think water blades are bad for drying over a microfiber towel or shammy?
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I tried the water blade, don't like it. I use a WW microfiber towel (2 sometimes 3) and a leaf blower.
 
A leaf blower is the way to go! I purchased the Air Wand and it is great! I follow it up with a WW and some QD on any spots that I miss.
 
Jdm said:
I would totally come visit if it wasent an 8 hour plane ride haha. but ya i see the pic and it looks good... i think thats my problem is the washing and drying.. my polishing is for the most part correct but ya i could see the washing being a problem.. do you think water blades are bad for drying over a microfiber towel or shammy?
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washing -- straight lines, not circles. Lots of soap. Clean mitts ...

drying --- leaf blower, intentionally leave a little damp. Spray with qd'er+ (Quikshine, CM, 425, Spray/Gloss) and wipe with Guzzler. Thus using the additional lubricants in qd'er to keep towel gliding versus rubbing finish.

Water blade --- works well in the shower. :o
 
Awesome, thanks for the tips. I will try those methods for sure and maybe get a foam master gun.
 
Jdm said:
Awesome, thanks for the tips. I will try those methods for sure and maybe get a foam master gun.
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foam guns help ...as you can presoak. Just remember to use at least one bucket of water, and still wash mitt/towel out after each panel. I change water at 1/2 way point and spray down finish again :cheers:
 
Yea i would only use the foam gun for a presoak... i think it is my mit that is the problem. Because I just use the mit we wash all the cars with at work.. I dont think its sheepskin of microfiber, so that would explain a lot.:D
 
Jdm said:
Yea i would only use the foam gun for a presoak... i think it is my mit that is the problem. Because I just use the mit we wash all the cars with at work.. I dont think its sheepskin of microfiber, so that would explain a lot.:D
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even one good microfiber towel (like the new purple ones) would offer a world of good in reducing swirls. Just keep it away from the ground, and clean with other similar towels.
 
Yea no doubt. Do you polish your C6 often? or do you not need to?
 
Jdm said:
Yea no doubt. Do you polish your C6 often? or do you not need to?
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Once every 4-6 months. The clear is hard and a pain to "work" but have found a couple tried and true products to make the GM orange peel stand out. ;)
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
Once every 4-6 months. The clear is hard and a pain to "work" but have found a couple tried and true products to make the GM orange peel stand out. ;)
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Wanna share those products???:confused:
 
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