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09-21-2010, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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Hey, i recently got my car detailed ( compound/wax). The people doing the job had no clue what they were doing and they car looks like it got a 145 dollar wash..... anyway, the car is a little over a year old ( JET BLACK) and has a ton of swirls, any products you would recommend to restore the paint? Thanks
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09-21-2010, 05:09 PM | #2 | |
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FYI, Jet black is the most pain in the ass color I've ever owned. You will get swirls no matter what you do. The key is minimizing them. (No machine washes, and proper hand washing technique).
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09-21-2010, 05:30 PM | #3 |
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+1000, I had a Jet Black E46 that lived the most pampered life of any car I've ever owned and it still managed to find some very minor swirls. As you said the key is minimizing them. I loved the color but I'm not sure I would buy another Jet Black car.
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09-21-2010, 06:00 PM | #5 |
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You need to do research in the Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications subgroup, maybe some in the DIY subgroup too. There are some awesome instructions on doing your own detailing.
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09-21-2010, 09:34 PM | #6 |
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First off - where do you live, perhaps I can give you a recommendation.
Second off, going to a low end detailer can often be dangerous and an expensive mistake. Be careful when allowing someone to perform procedures on your car that could potentially ruin the finish. I've seen many people try to save a few bucks on their expensive car, and end up spending many times more than they should have because of damaged paint/wheels. You can certainly learn to do some things yourself depending on your motivation and time available. If nothing else, look into good maintenance and you'll keep your car looking good for much longer. |
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