For removing Swirls and light scratches?

[lazarc1204]

I need to remove swirl marks and light scratches from my black car. What product would work best for me? I really want to get the swirls and scratches out....should I buy the clay kit, SwirlX or scratchX?

[fe91]

Re: For removing Swirls and light scratches?

Clay is for removing bonded contaminants, wont remove swirl marks/scratches

I would clay first
then use Swirlx

[Murr1525]

Re: For removing Swirls and light scratches?

Claying has nothing to do with removing swirls, it removes bonded on dirt from the surface of the paint. It is a good step if you want the best shine possible, but not for swirls.

I assume you are working by hand:

The thing to do would be to do a test spot with SwirlX, and see how it goes. If it is not strong enough, or not strong enough for the scratches, then you would look into Ultimate Compound.

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[lazarc1204]

Re: For removing Swirls and light scratches?

Ok, thanks guys, So I will probably try Clay first and then Swirlx and see how it works? What would be the next product to use after that before the final Wax?

[Murr1525]

Re: For removing Swirls and light scratches?

You can wash and clay the entire car, then try your test spots with SwirlX.

SwirlX is a cleaner/polish, so nothing is needed after it. A pure polish like Deep Crystal Polish is optional, but for the best shine, is something you can do.