My Ram is the first black vehicle I've owned,I was told that using A circular motion to apply the wax will result in swirls being left.Any truth to this?
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Swirls are normally caused by contaminents/dust/dirt getting in the applicator and being ground into/scratching the paint in a circular motion... If you apply it back and forth you just get scratches that are lines instead of circular swirls ...
Keys to keeping a black vehicle clean and swirl free....
Wash often start at the top and work your way down ,be sure to keep rinsing out your sponge/mitt to keep dirt from being rubbed in ...I use two mitts one to wash the top down to the belt line and another to clean below the belt...
Get a California Water Blade it helps dry the car quickly,and keeps it from water spotting ...
Learn to use a claybar to help keep contaminents from getting into/on the paint
Get a GOOD polish and a buffer ...(I use 3M pro line)
Also find a GOOD wax that you like ....(I use Collinite)
Plan on spending a good day every couple of months for a top to bottom polish and buff/wax
As bad venge says, swirls are caused by dirt on the surface being rubbed against the paint. The key is to wash your vehicle well with a good soap to be sure it is clean. I use a wool wash mitt. Some use grit guards, two buckets, etc to insure no added swirls. If the paint is clean and you use a clean applicator, you will not get a lot swirls no matter what method (circular/straight)you use.
Many call the swirls caused by manual work as spiderwebbing.
However, no matter how careful you are if you have a darker vehicle (like my black Dakota) that it is out in the open and driven some you will get some swirls over time as you wash, wax, detail, etc. An annual session of machine applied polish will correct that.
For drying, I prefer an Absorber (blotting method) and then a microfiber for the final wipe or Mothers foam core microfiber drying towel (available through internet).
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However, no matter how careful you are if you have a darker vehicle (like my black Dakota) that it is out in the open and driven some you will get some swirls over time as you wash, wax, detail, etc. An annual session of machine applied polish will correct that.
However, no matter how careful you are if you have a darker vehicle (like my black Dakota) that it is out in the open and driven some you will get some swirls over time as you wash, wax, detail, etc. An annual session of machine applied polish will correct that.
what do you mean machine applied polish?
and what is the 2 bucket method?
Yes, I mean applying a polish using a dual action orbital like machine.
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