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Originally Posted by johnjon246
Hello fellow Altim-ites. I'd like to ask for some advice with minor swirl marks im seeing on my car. What do i use to polish these bad boys out? Also, whats the technique? do u do it by hand or should i use a buffer? circular motion or straight up and down / side to side?
Second question is, can i wax my car after i remove the scratches? Is polishing my car the same as waxing?
Please advise.
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You posted in the wrong forum, but here ya go.
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Detailing Chemicals - Autopia.org
Paint Polish
Many people mistakenly think that waxing is what makes a car look good. While it's true that a quick coat of wax will make a car shine for a while, it's polishing that really makes paint look sharp.
Selecting a polish can be most confusing of any detailing supply. There are glazes, swirl removers, scratch removers, cleaners, rubbing compounds and more. When choosing a polish, be sure to use a product with the lowest abrasive necessary to accomplish the job.
Choose a polish that matches your car's needs. If your car is new, chances are that it simply needs a good paintwork cleaner with mild polishing capability. If your car has swirl marks or water spots, choose a formula that specifically addresses these issues. Never use a polish that's more abrasive than required to do the job. Make no mistake, paint polishes do remove fine layers of paint or clearcoat. A fine polish can be used for years without noticeably reducing paint or clearcoat thickness. A coarse polish, such as a rubbing compound, will rapidly reduce paint or clearcoat thickness.
Last Step Products (Car Wax)
The last step in paint finish care is waxing. Wax is a protective substance, natural or synthetic, that provides a thin layer of protection over painted or polished metal surfaces. Waxes can be paste, cream or liquid. A pure waxdoes not contain solvents or abrasives for cleaning like a cleaning wax. Many people mistakenly assume the term pure wax means that the wax contains nothing but pure carnauba wax or pure beeswax, but this is not the case. All waxes are blends of different substances.
Synthetic waxes, often called sealants, serve the same purpose as natural waxes. However, they are often formulated with superior durability. Most commonly, synthetic waxes contain polymers or acrylic compounds to create a sophisticated surface coating with exceptional gloss and slickness.
Over the years I've recommend Klasse car wax products more than any other. Klasse is an acrylic sealant technology that can be layered to enhance gloss and the final finish.
Ask any professional or enthusiast detailer which is better, wax or sealant, and you're likely to get something that sounds like a sermon. Detailers, both professional and enthusiast, can be quite passionate about their choice of wax.
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