Need help with swirl marks

[Blackfordfusion]

I used Unlimited Compund (by hand) and it made a ton of tiny swirl marks and I want to get them out and just remove most or all swirl marks from the paint what do I? Do I need to get a dual action polisher to correct the damage? By hand seems to just make it worse

I will post pictures of the swirls later

[Mikagat]

Need help with swirl marks

that I can not participate now in discussion - it is very occupied. I will return - I will necessarily express the opinion on this question.

[Edwin Gunawan]

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U should wash the surface
Than clay off the surface to take off any substances

When there are tiny substance and you rub them
They make swirl marks

[Blueline]

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Ultimate Compound can leave tiny swirl marks (or dulling of the paint) if used aggressively, at least that is what I found. Try Ultimate Polish and it should correct the issue. It should polish up nicely.

[Blackfordfusion]

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Ultimate Compound can leave tiny swirl marks (or dulling of the paint) if used aggressively, at least that is what I found. Try Ultimate Polish and it should correct the issue. It should polish up nicely.

I tried this it didnt work
any other suggestions?

[Scorpgat]

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did they really used decades old abandoned parts, or is this just an exageration?

[Blackfordfusion]

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[Blackfordfusion]

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[Blackfordfusion]

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Picture of swirls
https://ibb.co/KKM09tZ

[Nick Winn]

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Picture of swirls
https://ibb.co/KKM09tZ

Hi and sorry to see the excessive marring, this can happen at times when using a compound on more sensitive paints or darker colors. No need to worry, nothing permanent here. What type of applicator pad are you using to apply the product?

[The Guz]

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Looks like you are going to need a DA to get the results you are after. You are at the limitation of what can be done by hand. Seeing as you are in the LA area, perhaps sign up for a thursday night garage.

[Old Bear]

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Here is link to next TNOG.

https://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?68768-Thursday-Night-Open-Garage-(TNOG)-Sign-Up-Thread-June-6th-2019

It would be best to still respond to Nick's questions on pad used for your UC application.
It looks like possibly the paint might have not been clean enough before beginning to compound.
That can result in dirt and other contaminants getting into the pad and then cutting marks into the paint.
When working by and, it is best to keep an even pressure across the pad to avoid "fingertip pressure" marks.
The forums have a section on working by hand.

https://meguiarsonline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?138-Working-by-Hand

[Blackfordfusion]

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Hi and sorry to see the excessive marring, this can happen at times when using a compound on more sensitive paints or darker colors. No need to worry, nothing permanent here. What type of applicator pad are you using to apply the product?

I used a Meguiars foam foam pad applicator
Any suggestions to getting them removed?

[Blackfordfusion]

Re: Need help with swirl marks

Hi and sorry to see the excessive marring, this can happen at times when using a compound on more sensitive paints or darker colors. No need to worry, nothing permanent here. What type of applicator pad are you using to apply the product?

I used a Meguiars foam applicator pad

What should I do to remove them?

[Old Bear]

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The Meguiar's 4 1/2 inch foam applicator pads come in 4 packs.

https://www.meguiars.com/search?search_api_fulltext=w0004

Make sure you thoroughly clean the pad to remove any compound, before attempting to reuse it to polish.
Alternatively, use a new unused pad from the four pack to polish.
To compound or polish a full car, you would want to clean or switch pads frequently.
This is also true for pads on a dual action polisher.