Messed up paint job

[fatacus00]

I need to know how to rid my black paint of the swrils left over from my stupid dealership who buffed a new truck(Simpsonville Chevrolet in Simpsonville,SC)

[Restobutcher]

Fatacus00,
Sorry to hear of your misfortune regarding the paint swirls that you describe. Black is probably the most unforgiving color with respect to appearance of paint imperfections. Often we find that polishing is a subject that is not universally well understood, and therefore even very good intentions end with undesirable results. Worse yet, you often don't even realize that the damage has been done unlil the final wipe down in bright sunlight or under the flourescents!

To address the problem that you're facing, first it's important to recognize that there are a wide range of "polishes" and an equally wide range of "polishing pads". Depending upon the severity of the problem, you'll want to select the right combination of both, and perhaps made need to address it as a two or more step process. I suspect that what you have is characterized as light swirl. Eastwood offers a number of solutions. Should you already own a polisher, The System One Polish (Eastwood P.N. 52216) in combination with a good white foam or light acrylic blend pad is an excellent approach. Additionally, Eastwood offers the polish in kit form with the pads (P.N. 52215).

If you don't presently own a polisher, I heartily recommend the Cyclo polisher (Eastwood P.N. 43623). This is an heirloom quality professional level dual-head unit that is an exceptionally well thought-through, effective and easy-to-control tool. Best of all, the two heads "gimbel" and flex as they operate, meaning that they are much more forgiving in terms of applying a uniform pressure and polishing action. Good luck with your polishing!

The Butcher

[87GN]

Fatacus00,

Try Mothers California Gold Sealer & Glaze it works great on dark cars and can be put right on top of prior coats of wax or sealer. Be sure to use side to side hand motions (not tight circles), 100% cotton towels or foam pad, and finish with a good coat of carnauba.

They shouldn't let those wash boys touch anything but used cars. I would rather take it home dirty.

Good Luck!