How to prevent swirl marks

[Ehonda]

Can anyone help how to prevent swirl marks when washing and waxing the car, like what type of cloth to use for washing and waxing ... mine is a Black car .. coming in 10 days.

[Unknown_G7]

To prevent swirl marks on car paintwork are almost impossible! Somemore your ride are black in colour. Lagi obvious!

[Phochem]

dun tink can totally prevent swirl marks, minimise only. contant waxing should be able to cover swirl marks. Keep the cloth clean at all times. When drying the car after shampooing, fill a pail w/ clean water and always rinse the cloth after a few wipes, thats my way... sometimes a bit siong though.

[Jacko]

Hi,

 

I suggest you pay some money to the pros to Zaino/Klasse/Autoglym/Glare your car since it's still new(a good beginning will last forever!). The pros will teach you how to prevent scratches and swirl mark and the right way to wax your car. Use micro fibre cloth to clean away the wax if you still prefer to sweat it out yourself, but half the time we did it the wrong way. You might want to check out Groomworks Clubshine. You can either go for a one time grooming or package grooming depending of you budget. FYI, I'm one of the victims who engage those MSCP carwasher & shopping centre polish and end up with permanent damage until I go to groomworks to get my paint work fixed. Now swee swee liow .

[Zrun]

1. use sheep skin wash mitt. Not too expensive, and very durable.

2. use microfiber cloth to dry.

3. Clay before waxing.

4. Hand wax your car every month.

 

I wax my car every 2-4 months. I still have swirl marks, minimal though.

 

When cleaning the car, NEVER rub the paint to remove some stains... It'll create serious swirl marks. Don't apply too much pressure when cleaning the car.

Edited September 14, 2003 by Zrun

[Assassin]

Hi EHonda,

 

Black colour cars are indeed difficult to maintain. Swirl marks are inevitable, it is a matter of how we minimise it.

 

If you have not done any polishing/waxing before, then it would be advisable to send your vehicle to one of the grooming centres to have it done professionally the first time round. Learn from them, and then add on the subsequent layers yourself. You might to try grooming centres such as GROOMWORKS or CAZCOMP... their contact details and web site addresses are listed in the RESOURCES folder here --> http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=177660;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=un

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If you intend to DIY instead...then do check out our DETAILING threads in the RESOURCES folder for some tips. When applying polish, try not to apply in circles...but in straight parallel lines to lessen the incidence of getting swirl marks just in case any dirt gets stuck under your applicator.

 

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For washing, try using a sponge or washing mitt, for drying...a chamois.

 

For applying polish/sealant/wax...use a foam/microfibre applicator.

 

For buffing...use a micrifibre cloth or 100% cotton towel.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers

Edited September 14, 2003 by Assassin

[Toledosun]

here's a few suggestions:

 

1) check with your salesman now whether they plan to machine polish or hand polish your car before delivery. If machine polish.... stop them now! This is because when they machine polish your car, there may be dirt caught in the buffer and this causes circular swirl marks in your paint work.

 

At night, go to any HDB car parks and take a good look at the roof of the cars. In many cases, you'll be able to see circular swirl marks. Those are caused by machines.

 

2) never send your cars to auto car washes because those leave marks as well.

 

3) always check you cloths before using them on your paintwork. If you see specks of dirt etc, remove if before wiping your car with them;

 

4) for drying cars, use good quality 100% cotton towels. These cost about $14 from Robinsons.

 

5) for removing wax, use good microfibre towels. If you're interested, I have these on sale at turf city's marketplace. The shop's name is Sun's Gift's and Souvenirs unit no. #04-167 (open Tuesdays to Sundays, 11a.m-9p.m.).

 

You don't have to rush to buy my towels. Go to Giant, Autobacs or the Home-fix DIY shops and take a look at the microfibre towels that they have there. This way, you can do a comparison before buying.

 

Enjoy your car!

[Ehonda]

To Phochem, Jacko, Zrun, Assassin & Toledosun,

 

Just wnet down to Kah to sign the docs, can't wait to collect my car ..[bounce1]

 

Manys thanks for all your value commends, look like mostly i wl DIY myself ..

 

One question, can i use micro fibre cloth to wax and remove the wax?

[Toledosun]

I'm using zaino. I use a cotton applicator to apply my zaino and the microfibre towels to remove zaino and to apply the gloss spray. If you're using wax, you can use the MF towel to remove the wax.

 

Remember to tell them not to machine polish your car! I

[Toybabe]

Hi Ehonda, why not join us in our usual W&W sessions. More fun if we do together .

 

I think for black, you've got to take care more. Dont just wipe your dirty car, have a thorough wash. Use chamois to dry and like what the rest say microfibre towel to buff off wax.

 

If u wax often, they will cover all those tiny swirlmarks. I always do it once a month and so far so good, can hardly see swirlmarks

 

Enjoy your new babe

[Ehonda]

Thanks for yr reply.

 

Can adv when and where are yr W&W sessions? maybe can joint yr next time...

 

Also can i use microfibre towel to wax?

[Zrun]

I basically replaced all terry towels with microfiber, because terry towels has lots of lint. No lint = less frustration.

 

I also bought a California Water Blade.. Cut your drying time in half.

 

IMO, dump your initial investment in a water blade(drying), absorber cloth(drying), microfiber towels (windows/interior/waxing), lambswool wash mitten(washing).

 

Don't get leather charmois for drying, it is a waste of money.

[Toybabe]

This week W&W dont know where yet. Where do u stay btw? For application of wax use the applicator, those spongy type and buff off with the microfibre cloth.

[Lawreo2002]

hi

do you have any lobangs for lambswool wash mitten?

could not find easily locally

 

for adsorber cloth (drying), which brand would u recommend ?

 

thanks

[Ehonda]

I stay at BK PJ .. anyway, i can't joint yr this week .. can only collect my car on the coming Monday..

[Toybabe]

No problem there's always next time...wah collecting car huh...congrats man...eh u are one of the Jazz Terror Club right?

[GDIzen]

Congrats on yr new car!!! Black is nice!!! Any bodykits?

[Jacko]

Congrat on your new ride, I'll suggest you immediately get a pro to give your new paint a good coat the moment you collect you car(cause black is very tough to take care!). Unless you're very sure about the procedure to DIY and don't mind yourself.