Swirl marks are a big headache to most car owners, once they start they just seem to spread. They are caused for a number of reasons and all are easily treated with the right products.
Swirl marks are nothing more than micro-marring of the paint surface of your car. Swirl marks look like a scratch but can not be felt.
If you ever noticed that swirl marks look even worse on dark colored cars, you're right. The sides of the swirl marks reflect light and draw even more attention to themselves. That is why when you polish the area of a swirl mark, it appears to lesson and sometimes go away because what you have done is rounded and smoothed the edges and reduced the reflection.
You can reduce the appearance of swirl marks by not using harsh polishing compounds or paint cleaners. Always use professional car care products on your car. Your finish will love you for it. Something as simple as a dirty towel containing polyester threads can create bad swirl marks on your car's finish.
Wiping down a dusty or dirty car with a dry towel is another big reason for swirl marks. Automated car washes are a big offender in the swirl marks arena. Take the time to detail your car yourself, once you get a habit going and doing it on a regular basis, it is very easy to maintain.
The majority of swirl marks can be removed by polishing. Polishing out swirl marks without a buffer is a lot of work. I recommend polishing your car one small section at a time so you can see the progress. You will also need a good medium cut polish.
You may not be able to completely remove a swirl mark, but you can certainly diminish their appearance with regular polishing of your car's finish.
by Lanes Car Products - Car Wax & Auto Detail Specialists
Swirl marks are nothing more than micro-marring of the paint surface of your car. Swirl marks look like a scratch but can not be felt.
If you ever noticed that swirl marks look even worse on dark colored cars, you're right. The sides of the swirl marks reflect light and draw even more attention to themselves. That is why when you polish the area of a swirl mark, it appears to lesson and sometimes go away because what you have done is rounded and smoothed the edges and reduced the reflection.
You can reduce the appearance of swirl marks by not using harsh polishing compounds or paint cleaners. Always use professional car care products on your car. Your finish will love you for it. Something as simple as a dirty towel containing polyester threads can create bad swirl marks on your car's finish.
Wiping down a dusty or dirty car with a dry towel is another big reason for swirl marks. Automated car washes are a big offender in the swirl marks arena. Take the time to detail your car yourself, once you get a habit going and doing it on a regular basis, it is very easy to maintain.
The majority of swirl marks can be removed by polishing. Polishing out swirl marks without a buffer is a lot of work. I recommend polishing your car one small section at a time so you can see the progress. You will also need a good medium cut polish.
You may not be able to completely remove a swirl mark, but you can certainly diminish their appearance with regular polishing of your car's finish.
by Lanes Car Products - Car Wax & Auto Detail Specialists
posted by Lane's Car Products
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