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  • Swirl Swirl Swirl..!!!

    Got a text message from a friend to polish his mum dark blue Ceifro.
    It is a 3 year plus ride, never been polish after leaving the showroom.
    Washed faithfully by the family maid every week to keep it clean.
    My friend had warned me about swirls on the car, I though how bad can it be...I was WRONG!
    fficeffice" />
    Upon seeing the car, it has swirls all over it, so many swirls that it can be rename Swirfiro instead. The paint is also dull due to oxidation.

    Some after wash pics to show how bad the swirls are.

    The roof

    Bonnet


    Boot

    Rear


    Even the side mirror is not spared!


    As you can see, the whole car is full of swirls and oxidation.
    I paused for 10mins to think of a game plan. Decided to try my current fav polish, the Meg 151 with LC orange pad on a rotary.
    A test panel was done on the boot and the Meg D151 work well removing most or almost all the swirls and oxidation.

    After the rotary, I apply Meg D151 again using a DA machine using Meg polishing pad. The highlight of the Meg D151 is it can be use to cut or polish depending on the pads used.

    Steps taken:
    Meg D151 with LC Orange pad via rotary
    Meg D151 with Meg Polishing pad via DA
    Meg NXT 2.0 Wax by hand using Meg foam applicator

    Some 50/50 shots
    Boot


    Bonnet



    After hours of polishing, the Swirfiro swirl no more.






    Remember the side mirror.


    As it was raining outside, I am unable to bring the car out for photoshoot.
    End of the day, my fren is very impressed with the ART of polishing.

    Hope you like my work.

    Cheers
    ffice:smarttags" />Alvin
    Passion for Perfection
    Shine Happens!

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    Re: Swirl Swirl Swirl..!!!

    I was starting to get dizzy from looking at all the swirls on that thing. Good job and great recovery.
    Tracy
    765-413-7547
    Autobritedetailing@gmail.com

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    • #3
      Re: Swirl Swirl Swirl..!!!

      "The ART of polishing" love that! Great job!
      Professional Automotive Reconditioning Services
      "You scuff it-I buff it!"

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      • #4
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        What a great save. The car looks great. Way to go.

        Maybe you should go by the house and teach the maid the proper way to wash a car. lol.
        quality creates its own demand

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        • #5
          Re: Swirl Swirl Swirl..!!!

          Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
          What a great save. The car looks great. Way to go.

          Maybe you should go by the house and teach the maid the proper way to wash a car. lol.
          I would have killed the maid instead
          Passion for Perfection
          Shine Happens!

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by eeee78 View Post
            I would have killed the maid instead
            That is so funny. Was not expecting that answer. lol.
            quality creates its own demand

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            • #7
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              That is really an amazing transformation -- something to be proud of.

              But I have to ask, where were you doing the job? The lighting was over the top, I counted something like 18 on the ceiling!
              Greg D.

              2011 Chevy Cruze Eco - Imperial Blue
              2008 Chevy Suburban LT - Black

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              • #8
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                Guess that maid just wasn't made to clean cars.


                Seriously, it looks tons better! Nice job!
                Shane
                1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

                If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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                • #9
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                  Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
                  Maybe you should go by the house and teach the maid the proper way to wash a car. lol.
                  Nah let her wash it her way. If we detailers keep showing people how to clean their cars properly we'll be out of work in no time. Keep her in the dark and then you can do the car again a few months
                  Professional Automotive Reconditioning Services
                  "You scuff it-I buff it!"

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                  • #10
                    Re: Swirl Swirl Swirl..!!!

                    Originally posted by G_S_DB View Post
                    That is really an amazing transformation -- something to be proud of.

                    But I have to ask, where were you doing the job? The lighting was over the top, I counted something like 18 on the ceiling!
                    It is at a warehouse belonging to my friend.
                    Passion for Perfection
                    Shine Happens!

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                    • #11
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                      Originally posted by THE BIG BUFFER View Post
                      Nah let her wash it her way. If we detailers keep showing people how to clean their cars properly we'll be out of work in no time. Keep her in the dark and then you can do the car again a few months
                      Detailing is my weekend hobby or maybe my fetish.
                      I dread of going to work, but ask me to pick up a PC or Makita, I will be full of energy
                      Passion for Perfection
                      Shine Happens!

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                      • #12
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                        What an AWESOME job!! Looks great!

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                        • #13
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                          Wow! The entire paint had swirls, especially for being only 3+ years old. What a difference!

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