JBear::FATS

Can someone recommend a way to remove / buff out light scratches and swirl marks caused by dealer washing my car ? I know alot of products are designed to hide or fill light scratches. Which products can actually remove light scratches and swirls marks from the clear coat permanately ?

THANKS.

JBear::FATS

I use the Zaino system but it has become screwed up from dealer treatment. I want to strip it off then use something to REMOVE (Not hide or fill) light scratches / swirls marks. When done with that, I plan on starting the Zaino process again starting from scratch.

I've tried 3M IHG amd 3M Fine Cut Rubbing Compound (Mixed 50/50, then gradually removing the RC completely by the 3 or 4 treatment) in a attempt to remove some of the scratches. This has worked with some success, just want to make sure this is a good route. I want to do the whole car before starting the Zaino process all over again with as little surface defects as possible.

I will most likely clay bar before starting the process over.

RKA

3M makes a swirl remover to deal with this.

I like Menzerna Intensive Polish and Final Polish myself (www.properautocare.com). It's a two stage process which will leave the paint nearly flawless. It takes time though...and you'll get the best results using an orbital polisher like the Porter Cable 7424.

JBear::FATS

Maybe I will ditch the Zaino and go with this system.

My paint is in good condition just some random light scratches and swirls.

What would be best to remove my existing Zaino. I've used Dawn on 1 or 2 occassions in the past to strip everything. Would this be fine before switching to Menzerna ?

So I should use IP, FP, then something like Blitz wax ? I plan in picking up a PC 7424.

RickM

Being careful to strip off wax or polymer before using an abrasive polish is like paying for a haircut right before shaving your head. There's really no point.

RKA

You can use the Menzerna twins, immediately after claybaring the car. Neither of these items have anything to do with the fact that you're using Zaino, except that they will remove the Zaino (and everything else) from your paint, so you'll need to begin the Zaino process all over. By the time you're done with the Menzerna twins, you should find your paint in near perfect condition. The Menzerna leaves nothing behind (if you've buffed it well...so keep a bottle of distilled water handy...it makes buffing some of the stubborn polish much easier). In fact, you'll find the paint is so clean that water will bead on it...just like freshly painted surfaces at the body shop. There should be no need for Z5. Just proceed to Z1 + Z2 or Z2 and ZFX (whichever way you do it).

Now, if you want to switch to something else, that's okay too. Blitz, P21S, Zymol (not the Zurtle stuff), Pinnacle, your choice.

JBear::FATS

get away from it completely now. I usually like to wax the car every 2-3 months. Is this Klasse AIO stuff a good choice if didn't want to go back to Zaino ? I want something that is going to have some lasting power as well as give a nice deep shine.

Feedback has been greatly appreciated.

mobsTTa

Sig=King Crimson?

RKA

I haven't used it...maybe someone else can comment on the Klasse.

SportsCarCare.com

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