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      02-25-2008, 06:48 PM   #1
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Advice on some new products

Well I've always done the basic wash and occasional wax but never did a complete detail of my car. I have TiAg 325 and under street lights at night i can see slight swirl marks. In the daytime you can't even tell but like i said under the lights you can. How can i get rid of these? from what i understand polishing removes swirl marks but if you can't polish by hand and if i don't quite feel like making the investment in the porter cable and whatnot are there any other solutions? as you can tell i'm a newbie so i may sound like a complete retard. any suggestions or advice is welcome and appreciated
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Swirls are just about impossible to remove by hand. A machine is necessary to cut them down enough for removal. TiAg is very forgiving in that it hides them very well. If you want them removed you might want to consult a good reputable pro detailer and then refine your washing and drying techniques so you don't reintroduce them as quickly.

The other option is to fill them with filler polishes and/or wax. Personally I don't ever fill them because they'll reappear and drive you nuts again.
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Swirls are just about impossible to remove by hand. A machine is necessary to cut them down enough for removal. TiAg is very forgiving in that it hides them very well. If you want them removed you might want to consult a good reputable pro detailer and then refine your washing and drying techniques so you don't reintroduce them as quickly.

The other option is to fill them with filler polishes and/or wax. Personally I don't ever fill them because they'll reappear and drive you nuts again.
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here is a good read for your common products...

http://autopia.org/forum/hall-fame/7...t=filler+zymol

I use Menzerna + PC
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