Swirl Marks Be Gone: before and after pics

dAvenue · 04-18-2011, 11:33 AM

So yesterday, I hired Scott from Scott's Detailing out of Arlington, TX to get rid of the nasty and filmy swirl marks in the paint. The paint looked so bad in the sun. It seemed "cloudy" and flat from basically all angles which made the black cherry look cheap and very bad. The only time I was actually happy with the car's appearance was during an overcast. Besides the few cloudy days we have here in Texas, the paint looked like absolute rubbish!

Scott did an amazing job. It took him about 5 1/2 hours to finish the car. I found him on Autopia.org's web site as a sponsor and detailer in the DFW area. He posted pics of the car there. The paint looks absolutely beautiful now. It has a deep and polished look about it. I could not be happier with the results. And I highly recommend hiring Scott for anyone wanting to remove the "dealer installed" swirl marks from their cars.

Before and After shots were posted here:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-det...ette-more.html

Ghost · 04-18-2011, 11:51 AM

That guy is amazing. He is on one of the other general forums (OT), he started posting pictures there and within weeks he attracted a lot clients from that place.

tsolin01 · 04-18-2011, 11:51 AM

Looks nice!

now the hard part is keeping those swirls from coming back again

onzedge · 04-18-2011, 11:55 AM

Looks great.

Red__Zed · 04-18-2011, 11:55 AM

Looks fantastic!

Masa · 04-18-2011, 12:05 PM

Looks fantastic! Now, quickly wrap the whole car in Ventureshield so it stays like that!

bflosabre91 · 04-18-2011, 12:22 PM

awesome man. my bc z has the same issue...unfortunately texas is a little far for me

but maybe ill take a look at the products he used and see what the pros around me would do.

EL Diablo · 04-18-2011, 12:43 PM

nice work, your Z looks great... I've got a BC Z too, swirls and all.
It's the same as a Black car.

The swirls are just about impossible to keep away.
I've decided not to get into that fight and learn to accept them.

dAvenue · 04-18-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsolin01

Looks nice!

now the hard part is keeping those swirls from coming back again

I agree. Scott and I talked about this quite a bit. I'm convinced now that a rinse-less wash is the way to go, along with some thick microfiber towels to keep it clean and swirl-free. He recommended that I perform a search on Autopia.org for "ONR" and "rinse-less" which should fetch a ton of information about the techniques and products used.

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys

Armonster · 04-18-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

I agree. Scott and I talked about this quite a bit. I'm convinced now that a rinse-less wash is the way to go, along with some thick microfiber towels to keep it clean and swirl-free. He recommended that I perform a search on Autopia.org for "ONR" and "rinse-less" which should fetch a ton of information about the techniques and products used.

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys

I've been using this method with great results. I would recommend Cobra microfiber products, they are sooo much softer than any other microfiber. Definitely worth the premium price.

christian370z · 04-18-2011, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

I agree. Scott and I talked about this quite a bit. I'm convinced now that a rinse-less wash is the way to go, along with some thick microfiber towels to keep it clean and swirl-free. He recommended that I perform a search on Autopia.org for "ONR" and "rinse-less" which should fetch a ton of information about the techniques and products used.

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys

I highly recommend ONR. I have been using it for the last 3 years and have yet to use a hose on the Z which, as anyone who has seen my car, is 100% swirl free and looks not difference than when I drove it home from the dealer last July. The key to avoiding any marring is to work in small sections, use a good wash media, rinse your wash media to remove the dirt/debris it just picked up after each section, and using a safe drying method.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armonster

I've been using this method with great results. I would recommend Cobra microfiber products, they are sooo much softer than any other microfiber. Definitely worth the premium price.

Cobra MF has had some major quality control issues as of late unfortunately, I was a fan but they have taken a hit. Check out Pakshak, Chemical Guys and Detailer's Domain as their MF offerings are higher quality for less money.

Armonster · 04-18-2011, 02:31 PM

^^ could be, can't say I know too much about their manufacturing processes. All I know is my new MF wash mitt and drying towel seem to be high quality and are the softest things I've ever felt. But I'm sure there are other quality brands out there.

Streetlife · 04-18-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

I highly recommend ONR. I have been using it for the last 3 years and have yet to use a hose on the Z which, as anyone who has seen my car, is 100% swirl free and looks not difference than when I drove it home from the dealer last July. The key to avoiding any marring is to work in small sections, use a good wash media, rinse your wash media to remove the dirt/debris it just picked up after each section, and using a safe drying method.

Cobra MF has had some major quality control issues as of late unfortunately, I was a fan but they have taken a hit. Check out Pakshak, Chemical Guys and Detailer's Domain as their MF offerings are higher quality for less money.

I agree about Chemical Guys towels, i have a few Cobra towels and a guzzler that were included in detailing product packages. ONR is very good, highly recommended.

gr8-wrx · 04-18-2011, 05:44 PM

Nice, amazing job!

jaedub · 04-18-2011, 06:37 PM

how much do these kinds of top end car wash cost if you dont mind me asking?

04-18-2011, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	Swirl Marks Be Gone: before and after pics So yesterday, I hired Scott from Scott's Detailing out of Arlington, TX to get rid of the nasty and filmy swirl marks in the paint. The paint looked so bad in the sun. It seemed "cloudy" and flat from basically all angles which made the black cherry look cheap and very bad. The only time I was actually happy with the car's appearance was during an overcast. Besides the few cloudy days we have here in Texas, the paint looked like absolute rubbish! Scott did an amazing job. It took him about 5 1/2 hours to finish the car. I found him on Autopia.org's web site as a sponsor and detailer in the DFW area. He posted pics of the car there. The paint looks absolutely beautiful now. It has a deep and polished look about it. I could not be happier with the results. And I highly recommend hiring Scott for anyone wanting to remove the "dealer installed" swirl marks from their cars. Before and After shots were posted here: http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-det...ette-more.html

04-18-2011, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ghost Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: oH Posts: 95 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 14	That guy is amazing. He is on one of the other general forums (OT), he started posting pictures there and within weeks he attracted a lot clients from that place. __________________

04-18-2011, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Looks nice! now the hard part is keeping those swirls from coming back again __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

04-18-2011, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Looks great. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

04-18-2011, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	Looks fantastic! Now, quickly wrap the whole car in Ventureshield so it stays like that! __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

04-18-2011, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Looks fantastic!

04-18-2011, 12:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
bflosabre91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: na Posts: 114 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	awesome man. my bc z has the same issue...unfortunately texas is a little far for me but maybe ill take a look at the products he used and see what the pros around me would do. __________________ Zzzzzzzzz

04-18-2011, 12:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
EL Diablo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 91 Drives: Not a 370Z Rep Power: 14	nice work, your Z looks great... I've got a BC Z too, swirls and all. It's the same as a Black car. The swirls are just about impossible to keep away. I've decided not to get into that fight and learn to accept them. __________________ The Z Has Left The Building. Thank You & Good Night!

04-18-2011, 02:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 14	^^ could be, can't say I know too much about their manufacturing processes. All I know is my new MF wash mitt and drying towel seem to be high quality and are the softest things I've ever felt. But I'm sure there are other quality brands out there.

04-18-2011, 05:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Nice, amazing job! __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	how much do these kinds of top end car wash cost if you dont mind me asking?

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