Removing Swirls on NHBP Si

scottndugan@fone.net · 04-16-2008, 10:35 AM

My 2006 Si has swirls that are now visible enough to really be annoying. My local detailer wants $150. to do the car. I would actually rather do it myself if someone would let me know the proper steps. Obviously, wax alone hasn't worked. Also, I live in a very dusty rural area, which has probably contributed to my problem now. Any help out there?

***NitrousG35*** · 04-16-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by scottndugan@fone.net

My 2006 Si has swirls that are now visible enough to really be annoying. My local detailer wants $150. to do the car. I would actually rather do it myself if someone would let me know the proper steps. Obviously, wax alone hasn't worked. Also, I live in a very dusty rural area, which has probably contributed to my problem now. Any help out there?

Scott, get yourself a Porter Cable and a couple of Lake Country or Meguiar's pads. I got my PC on sale and for the $150 your detailer wants, you could have your own machine, pads and use some Meguiar's polishing compound.

I would highly suggest you get some Meguiar's #7 Show Car glaze. It nourishes the paint and hides scratches and swirls. Use after polishing the paint.

There are great tutorials on the Meguiar's site as well as Detailing University. I have links in the Mother of all detailing thread.

JaY_JaY · 04-16-2008, 10:42 AM

Scratch X!

***NitrousG35*** · 04-16-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JaY_JaY

Scratch X!

Scratch X is a great product and maybe the OP should try it first. If the results are not what he wants, then he can ante up for a PC and pads. I use Scratch X a lot on my black G35 and it does wonders.

scottndugan@fone.net · 04-16-2008, 11:10 AM

Have already tried Scratch-X, with disappointing results. I'm thinkin' Nitrous is right, and I need to go that route. I'll check out aPorter Cable and pads. THanks, guys

***NitrousG35*** · 04-16-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scottndugan@fone.net

Have already tried Scratch-X, with disappointing results. I'm thinkin' Nitrous is right, and I need to go that route. I'll check out aPorter Cable and pads. THanks, guys

Bro, check this page out: Dual Action Orbital Polishers and pads: Porter Cable 7424 : Lake Country Buffing Foam Pads

scottndugan@fone.net · 04-16-2008, 03:59 PM

Roger willco, and thanks. Say, is that you in that P-51?

***NitrousG35*** · 04-16-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by scottndugan@fone.net

Roger willco, and thanks. Say, is that you in that P-51?

I wish. If I had the money to own a P-51, I would probably be a frequent visitor on the Ferrari F430 forum or the Lamborghini Murcielago forum.

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scottndugan@fone.net Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dove Creek,CO Posts: 21 scott spindler iTrader: 1 / 100%	Removing Swirls on NHBP Si My 2006 Si has swirls that are now visible enough to really be annoying. My local detailer wants $150. to do the car. I would actually rather do it myself if someone would let me know the proper steps. Obviously, wax alone hasn't worked. Also, I live in a very dusty rural area, which has probably contributed to my problem now. Any help out there?

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