Swirls on new 40th

BLUESLATE

Chemical guys... or 3M stuffs will work great. I'm not a big fan of Meguiar's stuffs.

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drallafi

What do you recommend? What's wrong with the Meguiar's stuff?

WarmAndSCSI

There's not a damn thing wrong with Meguiar's, you just have to choose the correct product for the job. For a novice, it's best to go with the stuff they sell at AutoZone and Wal-Mart so you don't chance rubbing through the clearcoat on edges. Definitely apply by hand.

It's the convenience factor for me. If I run out of product, I can drive 2 blocks to get some more rather than waiting a week to get some through the mail. At the end of the day, the only advantage a given product has over another is ease of use and effectiveness. Given enough effort, they will all get you the same end result.

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Cmike2780

I would have to disagree sir. Most of the in-store products are not very effective at all. You need the right polish & pad to remove swirls effectively. You can get some light swirls out by hand polishing & the right polish, but its gonna take a lot longer. A Porter Cable Random Orbit Polisher is your best bet no matter what quality brand you go with. It has adjustable settings for speed that alows you to control how aggressive you want to go on the clear coat. Since its not a true circular polisher, your chances of burning the paint is greatly reduced.
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The Meguire's stuff is very good if you stick with the higher quality stuff. Unfortunately most of those products can only be ordered on-line. If you don't feel comfortable tackling this project, I suggest you go to a pro. When you remove swirls, you are in effect removing s tiny amount of clear coat, so I would be very careful especially on the soft Nissan paint.

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370Zsteve

Well the OP did say the arks were very light. I think he'd be fine with off-the-shelf Meguire's. But your advice about being careful is spot-on. Rub lightly, follow directions, and you'll be fine OP! Patience is key!

Or spend a little money at a pro shop. Should be cheap and easy.

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370Zsteve

and use the Meguire's products from Wally Mart all the time, best for a novice...like me!

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