Got a problem with my 2003 F250SD. Seems I have some fine hairline marks in my clearcoat. They almost look like swirl marks. Don't know what they're from. Could be from the carwash. Saw a brand new, one day old Chevy, and it had the same scratches. What can I use to remove them? I tried some pre-wax cleaner. Didn't work. Any suggestions?

Jimmie

2003 F250SD SB SC XLT 4X4

 

Rubbing or polishing compound. (I can never remember which one is finer...)

 

Rubbing compound is a little rougher, used to bring back the shine to old finishes or brand-new paint that turned out dull. Polishing compound is used to remove fine scratches.

 

You have a few options:

1) Get in touch with your local Zaino dealer and purchase their basic package (make sure it comes with their clay bar, which you might need to get two sets a total of four clay bars). Follow their directions from the dealer or website (www.zainobros.com) and that should take care of it. This is the midway solution as far as price and satisfaction.

2) Purchase a good (Meguire's) polishing compound and basically wax your car, it make take two good waxings or more. Then follow that up with the real wax and then the Show Car Glaze. This is the lowest solution for price and satisfaction.

3) Go to a dealer that will do a color sand for you. I do NOT recommend doing this on your own. I highly doubt you will need this, but it will basically make your entire car look like one big mirror. The whole process is basically sanding down the paint on your car with extremely fine sand paper. This is by far the highest solution for price and satisfaction.

All three of these options will make you happy, but the first one is more for the driver that doesn't put a lot of hard-driven miles on the car, and since the truck is new, would be able to save face at any car/truck show. However, if you drive it every day, in any weather, I would just stick with the Meguire's, it's a good solution and very protective, plus it won't break the bank. The color sand option is for the truck that only sees the outside of the garage once a month when daddy (or mommy) takes it to the sunday car/truck show.

I own a 1996 Impala SS (yes, it's a car and a chevy), but the color sand is what I'll be doing with it once I finish everything else. As for the truck (which is in the process of being purchased) I'll be sticking with Meguire's once a month and Zaino once (maybe twice) a year. I hope this helps you.

 

If the swirl marks are localized, try using Mcguiars Scratch X, and then finish with a good quality wax or glaze.

Be sure to use a foam applicator to apply the Scratch X, and use back and forth motions and not circling motions when applying .

Also, be sure to use 100% cotton towels to remove wax.

Personally, I like Liquid Glass.

Good luck!

 

you could just not worry about it, dents, scratches,and rust all add character

 

ELBOW grease time....

you have choices here....

#1. Liquid ebony paint and clearcoat polishing compound....
it is a very ultrfine grit polishing compound (lighter than fine cut cleaner)
use cotton baby diapers....and work a two by two foot section at a time....

then seal with your favorite carnauba wax.....(Meguiar's #24 paste)
or equivalent

Meguiar's also has their #9 swirl remover....then wax....

You can avoid swirls by washing the truck yourself with a clean wash mit.....from top to bottom.....

swirl marks are caused by debris....dirt etc....I cringe when people suds their car with the washmit all over the nice paint after scrubbing the rocker panels etc....

from top to bottom each time and it will yield some good results....