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> start with your wheels before you do the rest of your car - wouldn’t that be entirely counter intuitive?

I think they say that because wheels are usually super dirty and cleaning them could spread the dirt to other parts of the car (if it were clean already). My rule is nothing that cleans wheels touches the car anywhere else. That means new soap after cleaning wheels and the wash mit I use only ever gets used on wheels. I always save them for last because I dont want to mix up a new batch of soap after cleaning them but I dont think either way is wrong, but I could be certainly be wrong.

> WEN 6010

Personally I'd get a new one. I dont know anything about that polisher other than it's cheap and that scares me a little. A good polisher will have a speed control as well, you need a slow rpm for spreading wax and polish and a fast rpm for polishing. If I had to guess I bet that polisher is on the slower side and probably good for applying wax.

Not to send you on mission to spend more money but if this a hobby you want to cultivate, which I did and love to do now, I'd get a new polisher, it's worth it. This is the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002654I46/

While I don't have that specific new one, I do own the previous generation.

It's an average tool. It's a little louder than other ones I have used, nor does it have the same amount of power output.

If you can spare an extra $40, I'd personally recommend this:

https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-7424XP-6-Inch-Variable-Speed-Polisher/dp/B002654I46

This was polished (heavy cut then light cut) then waxed using a Porter Cable.

7" front lift and 5.5" rear progressive leafs + 1" block. It was super dangerous on stock leafs with TWO stacks 3" blocks.

A glaze would certainly cover up imperfections but it won't last too long. What country are you in? Can you do shipping through Amazon? If so I would recommend this, if price and shipping isn't too crazy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002654I46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_y6buzb0CTB6TD

Then check out the chemical guys pads on Amazon as well. If you cant get good shipping via Amazon then I'm sorry, I wish I knew more to be of help! But good luck!

Is that $199 in US dollars? If so the same polisher is on Amazon for $120

If you're using it to wax/buff then you probably want a random-orbit polisher instead of a standard orbital...unless you're a pro, but then you probably wouldn't be asking.

Porter Cable makes a good one.

Porter Cable 7424XP can be found at Amazon and I would highly recommend the following Junkman videos specific to that DA Polisher. Also he states some supplies to go along with the polisher to help with your shopping list for your brother.

PC7424: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002654I46

Videos: http://youtu.be/KP-eAddv2sk

PORTER-CABLE 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher 119.99 over at Amazon. It's the most/best rated.

The Porter Cable 7424XP is on sale for $120 cdn on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002654I46

An excuse to put on a beautiful after market wrap around black steel bumper if you ask me :)

But until then, I do wish you luck removing it.. I'd try a polishing compound and a gentle orbital polisher. Hope this is okay to recommend something.. And by no means I'm suggesting you buy this very one..
I'm no expert, but I really like mine. It's somewhat idiot proof, in that it's very hard to burn paint with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002654I46/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

You can get them for way cheaper if you look around. I use it with a hook and loop attachment and chemical guys buffing pads/conditioner.

I used it to remove some paint transfer after I majestically reversed into a parked car opposite my driveway, in a spot that wasn't ever used.

It completely removed it.

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Thanks for the info.

I've watched a number of detail videos but only actually waxed the car the one time. I bought a Porter Cable DS polisher, to wax the car the first time.

As for the pads, I bought a variety pack with varying degrees of cutting power. I used the white one (light cut) the first time.

Regarding the scratches, most are incredibly difficult to see unless you're really looking for them with a paint light. However, around both front door handles are more easily noticeable numerous scratches, like someone was opening the door regularly with keys in their hand. On the trunk are also a bunch of scratches like some bonehead put a box on the trunk lid and dragged it off the back. the trunk scratches are probably the worst of the bunch and will buff out for sure, if I do it right.

Based upon what you're saying... Maybe I just use compound on the trunk with a medium/heavy cut pad, polish the rest of the car with the heavy cut pad and finish with a wax and light cut pad.

Thanks again for your thoughts and advice.

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Deal link: Amazon

Deal link: Amazon

Sorry to say, but polishing is going to be your best bet.

Here’s a straightforward shopping list and guide. This will knock out most if not all of your swirl marks.

Things you need:

Machine Polisher - PORTER-CABLE Variable Speed Polisher, 6-Inch (7424XP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002654I46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_l7SADbKPP1Q6Q

Backing Pad - Astro 4607 5" PU Velcro Backing Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CH3Z8W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T7SADbZ187WK1

Buffing Pads - Chemical Guys HEX_3KIT_5 5.5" Buffing Pad Sampler Kit (4 Items), 16. Fluid_Ounces, 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J588UNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d9SADb8WF470V

Compound - Meguiar's G17220 Ultimate Compound, 20 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W5HCZ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M9SADb0ADEMZJ

Finishing Polish - Meguiar's M20532 Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish, 32 Fluid Ounces, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O7PNXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i-SADbWXADMQT

Wax - Your preference

Here’s the guide:

1 – Tool Prep

Set aside the dual-action polisher, backing pad, and foam pads. Remove the included backing plate that’s already attached to the Porter Cable polisher, use the included wrench. Re-attached using the Astro pad, secure tightly.

2 – Wash

Wash your car by hand, preferably using the two-bucket method. Afterward, move the car into your garage or shaded area. You’ll want to be out of direct sunlight, keeping the paint as cool as possible.

3 – Clay Bar

Clay bar the entire car. Make sure to wipe down the finish afterward, keeping it as clean as possible.

4 – Compound Buffing

Grab your machine polisher, the Ultimate Compound, and the orange pad. Attach the pad to the polisher using the velcro backing, make sure it’s centered. Prime the pad by dabbing 8-10 dime-sized amounts across the surface. Start working one section at a time, around 2 x 2 feet. Before you turn on the polisher, press the pad against the paint. Compound polish should be soaked within the pad, along with the paint. Press the pad against the surface, set to speed setting 2-3, and begin spreading the compound around in quick passes. Then, turn it up to 5-6 and let the fun begin. Use overlapping, slow passes. Once you’re done, wide the area clean with a microfiber towel.

5 – Inspection

Check out your results of the first section. Go over the area again if most of the swirl marks aren’t gone. If the swirls are gone, but a light haze is present, don’t worry. The finishing polish will take care of it.

6 – Polish Buffing

Use the M205 Finishing Polish with the white pad. Follow the same steps from before. Prime the pad and rub it against the paint before turning on the polisher. Use a max speed of 3-4 with medium pressure. The Finishing Polish will take care of the rest of the haze and micro scratches. Once you’re finished with the first section, wipe clean.

7 – Inspection

Again, check out the results of the M205 Finishing Polish. It’s doubtful you’ll need more than one application, but double-check all the same. If it’s looking great, move on and finish the rest of your car.

8 – Wax

Apply the wax using the black foam pad. Use very light pressure, letting the pad float along with the paint. You’re just coating your car’s finish, that’s all. Wipe clean with a microfiber towel.

Source - https://autocaregeek.com/how-to-remove-swirl-marks/

If you have a dual action polisher (e.g. Harbor Freight or Porter Cable 7424 ), then it's definitely worth it to polish. By hand...well, if you've got about a week's worth of time and patience maybe.

If you don't want to make the investment in a dual action polisher or don't want to spend a long time polishing by hand, a wax may be the way to go. Most waxes will temporarily "fill" the tiny scratches, rendering them smoother, harder to see and ultimately making your car shinier. It will only last as long as the wax is on the paint though, which may be anywhere from a couple weeks to 2 or 3 months.

Because polish is a fine abrasive, yes, you can polish your car too often. Your car only has so much paint, and polish works by sanding off a very fine layer to smooth the paint out. As you can imagine, eventually it's possible to sand through the entire clear coat, especially with a heavier cutting compound. The less clear coat you have on your car, the less UV protection it has as well, so it will naturally degrade faster if you don't protect it (which is why applying a protective layer of wax, sealant or ceramic coating is essential after polishing).

First wash the car, strip any wax off with Dawn, and claybar the car thoroughly. Then:

PORTER-CABLE 7424XP https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-7424XP-6-Inch-Variable-Speed-Polisher/dp/B002654I46

Lake Country Pads (2 yellow, 2 orange, 2 white, 1 black, 1 blue) http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html

Lake Country backing plate 5.5" Microfiber towels (Costco pack is cheap/great quality)

Meguiars UC and M105 to cut w/ yellow-orange pads

Meguiars 205 to polish w/ white pads

Collinite 845 to wax (and have it last 6+ months)

The UC/M105 will get rid of the swirls, the M205 will give it an amazing finish/shine, and the 845 will protect it from swirling again. You won't have to use the aggressive UC/M105 combo again if you wash correctly with 2-bucket thereafter and top off the wax every few months.

Watch the Junkman series @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-eAddv2sk

PORTER-CABLE 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher

https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-7424XP-6-Inch-Variable-Speed-Polisher/dp/B002654I46

Just an FYI, you can get the 7424X for $119.99 off Amazon.

I haven't polished by hand, I went straight to a DA machine polisher and even that is very fatiguing once you've already clayed and compounded the entire car. Even light swirls and scratches take a bit of effort to remove with a machine. I couldn't fathom doing it by hand. I'd strongly recommend saving for a DA. If you're really on a budget, the harbor freight DA polisher is the most recommended for a tight budget. Next up is the Porter Cable 7424XP, and a step up from that is the one I use: Griot's Garage polisher (lifetime warranty against defects). You can spend a lot more to get a better DA polisher than these three but I wouldn't recommend it if you're just starting out. You can get really good value for your money with any of these three and save your arms/shoulders.

Okay. Go to your nearest auto parts store. Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts, O'Reilly's. Doesn't really matter which one. You want to get a cutting compound. Meguiar's comes to mind here. Its basically a very gritty paste. Example: https://jet.com/product/detail/769cd8aababa4f99a4a233d145c094f7?jcmp=pla:ggl:gen_vehicles_parts_a3:vehicles_parts_vehicle_parts_accessories_vehicle_maintenance_care_decor_a3_other:na:na:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&ds_c=gen_vehicles_parts_a3&...

What you want to do is put some of that on the affected area and buff the paint with it. Use a decent amount of elbow grease and that paint transfer will come right off. Now, the hazy scuffs on the clearcoat are a different matter. If you know a guy with a buffer, then it might not be a problem. If you feel that you might want to invest in a polisher, then check out this one: http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-7424XP-6-Inch-Variable-Speed-Polisher/dp/B002654I46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461679893&sr=8-1&keywords=porter+cable+7424xp

That polisher is a random orbital polisher. This means that instead of going in a continuous circular motion, it kind of vibrates in different directions. This means that it wont heat your paint up enough to burn it. You would get better results from a traditional polisher, but this tool is very good for beginners. Use some of that cutting compound with this tool and that paint will look brand new afterwards. Be warned though, using that cutting compound wears down the clearcoat. In order to fix the issue, the compound takes off an extremely thin layer of clearcoat.

Porter Cable on Amazon is only $96 bucks IF you go to checkout

PORTER-CABLE 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002654I46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_8mJxwbHAWDFER

I had Tommy D help save the top of the trunk of this 2014 VW Passat and after watching him goto work and talking with him during the whole time he found out I was going to buy a 7424XP and said he had an extra he didn't want anymore!

After acquiring this I asked him for his list of pads and compounds and polishes to get to begin the task of fixing my whole car up. He said to get Optimum Orange and Black pads and then M 100 and Optimum Polishing liquid. I could only find Orange and Blue and M 100 in the 32 oz size and I could NOT find the optimum hyper polish liquid.

Will this laundry list of items work well enough together. Can I just have 1 of each pad? Is there another website I should be looking at? Any other recommendations would be great as well as you can see this is a tall task ahead of me.

Any questions feel free to ask, If you want more pictures of anything I can take them tomorrow.

Naturally it's $150 on amazon canada :( http://www.amazon.ca/PORTER-CABLE-7424XP-6-Inch-Variable-Speed-Polisher/dp/B002654I46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422902570&sr=8-1&keywords=PORTER-CABLE+7424XP+6-Inch+Variable-Speed+Polisher

This polisher? I remember reading some time ago that there was some mod people were doing with this one and the power switch or something and that the newer model wasn't able to do this?

Also, because it has variable speed - what is a good speed to work with?

I found this and this. Any input on these?

I believe this is kind of the budget benchmark:

http://www.amazon.ca/PORTER-CABLE-7424XP-6-Inch-Variable-Speed-Polisher/dp/B002654I46/

There's a pack there with a replacement backing plate and some Chemical Guys Hex-logic pads. Get some orange and white pads for cutting vs polishing. The pad that comes with it is probably just trash. I have a model that's akin to this polisher, same general design, and it's plenty for a home dabbler.

The Meguiar unit should be pretty similar to that, at least when it comes to polishing. About the same speed settings too. Of course zero clue about relative quality or durability. Edit: I was thinking of another unit entirely here, not the Power System. My bad.

The Porter Cable unit is obviously just one alternative, but it gets the job done. The next step up from there is a positive drive model that both oscillates and drives the spinning pad with motors. The cheaper models spin the pad using the oscillating motion. Something like a Flex XC3401VRG, but those are at least twice as pricey or more.

Oh, and claying you still have to do manually with clay and clay lube before you polish.