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Product Review: Meguiars Swirl Remover

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This weekend, at the car show, I noticed the swirl marks starting to accumulate and become obvious on my hood. I used to use a polish/wax combo and get rid of them, but i wasn't 100% satisfied with the results for some reason...so I decided to try Meguiars Swirl Remover. I love Meguiars and have stood by them for everything (except their wax, which the Gold Class is still a KICK ASS wax, but not quite Z_ _ _ _ material ;))

So, I got out in the 60 degree weather we have right now (cold for us SoFloridians), cleaned the car, dried it and got my buffer in hand. I attacked the hood first. After I was finished, I LOVED the mirror finish...Deep and brilliant~! I turned my garage lights off, closed the door and put on a fluorescent light to see if there were swirls...none!! I finished the rest of this car the same way...machined it on, polished it off with a terry cloth.

GREAT product guys!!! Especially for black and red cars!
 
Ya, a random orbital is fine. The other's can cause you to burn your paint if you don't know how to use it properly.

I'm not sure what pad I have on there now...it might just be a terry clotch wrap. Just try not to keep the buffer in one place for too long and make sure to keep it lubed with the product...not too much, but don't let it get entirely too dry. One application should do a 2ft x 2ft area on your car.

Start with light pressure and slowly add more and more pressure to the surface until the area is finished. I was nervous when I first used an orbital 3 years ago on my parent's Jaguar...but it was ok :) just keep the buffer moving and watch it on corners and sides...its easiest to burn paint on uneven surfaces!!!
 
When using a buffer, does one apply the product by hand, let it haze and then buff it off? Or, does the product get applied with the buffer and then, after it hazes, removed with the buffer? What is the best technique so as not to waste product and clog up the buffer pads? Does one use one pad to apply and another to remove?
 
I like this product too. However, be aware that it is abrasive. That's what makes it effective on swirl marks; it actually takes off a very very thin layer of the paint, smoothing them down. It's great because it's a fine enough abrasive that it leaves the finish mirror smooth, ready to wax.

I wouldn't recommend it for routine use in the absence of problems, because of the abrasiveness. But I think it's great for "problem finishes" - finishes that have visible oxidation or swirl marks, as well as spot use in areas that have these and other surface problems.
 
Its very easy. You will be quite surprized. Simply use light pressure while working a 2'x2' section. A DA spins and vibrates. Too much pressure and it will stop spinning. Your goal should be to keep it spinning. Once you get the hang of it, you can work around these guidlines.

My general rule with any abrasive is less is better. I would rather do a section two or three times than take off too much clear in one pass.

Feel free to call me if you have any questions.-800-405-9970
 
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