Anyone here a pro with detailing a car? Car care day anyone?

mikes_box · September 27th, 2011, 12:13 AM

Looking to take some swirl marks out of my paint. and reading a few thing looks like the thing to use is a nice polisher. Anyone have any recommendations for such? I hear porter cable is good but have no ideal of what else i would need. we use to have some type of get together to work on cars or detail our cars... Anyone up for something like that?

offshore · September 27th, 2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mikes_box

Looking to take some swirl marks out of my paint. and reading a few thing looks like the thing to use is a nice polisher. Anyone have any recommendations for such? I hear porter cable is good but have no ideal of what else i would need. we use to have some type of get together to work on cars or detail our cars... Anyone up for something like that?

Mike can't help you with the polisher but am up for a car care day depending on where it is.

BoxsterBob - San Carlos · September 27th, 2011, 08:00 AM

I have a Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher and it works well. I use 3M Swirl Mark Remover and P21S paint cleaner and P21S carnuba wax. It is a several hour process, but I'm due for my next installment. If the dates work out, I'm game.

Here is a picture of the door after some hard detailing.

and another...

cas951 · September 27th, 2011, 10:35 AM

I’m game for this too. I have the Griots garage kit and haven’t used it in over 2 years. It’s time to break it out and use it.

After 6 weekends of not being home I finally get to spend the next two weekend at home.

james · September 27th, 2011, 06:20 PM

If the date works count me in. I like to do this before winter. I have a porter and all kinds of pads. If we can find a place with shade that would be great doing this outside in the sun is not the best.

cas951 · September 27th, 2011, 06:32 PM

I put just over 2200 miles at Porsche escape couple of weeks ago. Drove through rain and hail while we were there. The car is clean but not detailed. Looks like we have enough tools for each of us. Let's do this. I'm only available the next two weekend.

Tom M · September 27th, 2011, 07:57 PM

Just be sure to hold off on the beer until after all the swirl marks are gone!

Also, this would be a good time to do a clay job on the car prior to dealing with the swirl marks. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to do and how much improvement it can make.

BoxsterBob - San Carlos · September 27th, 2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom M

Just be sure to hold off on the beer until after all the swirl marks are gone!

Also, this would be a good time to do a clay job on the car prior to dealing with the swirl marks. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to do and how much improvement it can make.

I agree with Tom, since my car is outdoors 24/7, I start the process with Meguiar's clay bar and detail spray. It is amazing how the surface goes from grainy/bumpy to baby-butt smooth.

james · September 29th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Does anyone have a place with power and shade?

mikes_box · September 29th, 2011, 11:24 PM

Should we wait for another weekend since this upcoming week looks like rain is on the way...

September 27th, 2011, 12:13 AM	#1
mikes_box Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 103	Anyone here a pro with detailing a car? Car care day anyone? Looking to take some swirl marks out of my paint. and reading a few thing looks like the thing to use is a nice polisher. Anyone have any recommendations for such? I hear porter cable is good but have no ideal of what else i would need. we use to have some type of get together to work on cars or detail our cars... Anyone up for something like that?

September 27th, 2011, 08:00 AM	#3
BoxsterBob - San Carlos Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Carlos, CA Posts: 1,457	I have a Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher and it works well. I use 3M Swirl Mark Remover and P21S paint cleaner and P21S carnuba wax. It is a several hour process, but I'm due for my next installment. If the dates work out, I'm game. Here is a picture of the door after some hard detailing. and another... __________________ BoxsterBob '99 Boxster - 130k+ miles Ocean Blue/Black/Savanna Beige

September 27th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#4
cas951 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 348	I’m game for this too. I have the Griots garage kit and haven’t used it in over 2 years. It’s time to break it out and use it. After 6 weekends of not being home I finally get to spend the next two weekend at home. __________________ 2008 Boxster PDE2 2002 Boxster S Blk on Blk (wife) 1988 944 turbo S Some modifications The rest of the stable: 2001 Lexus ES 300 2003 Chrysler Town & Country 1991 Honda CRX

September 27th, 2011, 06:20 PM	#5
james Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redwood City Posts: 219	If the date works count me in. I like to do this before winter. I have a porter and all kinds of pads. If we can find a place with shade that would be great doing this outside in the sun is not the best. __________________ "While driving my Boxster on twisty roads for hours is absolutely no replacement for spending quality time with my wife and family, it is at least why I keep my Boxster." copyright 2008 James E. Smith IV

September 27th, 2011, 06:32 PM	#6
cas951 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 348	I put just over 2200 miles at Porsche escape couple of weeks ago. Drove through rain and hail while we were there. The car is clean but not detailed. Looks like we have enough tools for each of us. Let's do this. I'm only available the next two weekend. __________________ 2008 Boxster PDE2 2002 Boxster S Blk on Blk (wife) 1988 944 turbo S Some modifications The rest of the stable: 2001 Lexus ES 300 2003 Chrysler Town & Country 1991 Honda CRX

September 27th, 2011, 07:57 PM	#7
Tom M Site Founder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 2,635	Just be sure to hold off on the beer until after all the swirl marks are gone! Also, this would be a good time to do a clay job on the car prior to dealing with the swirl marks. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to do and how much improvement it can make. __________________ Tom M (Westfield, IN) '04 996 C4S MBM/GG (gone) '00 986 S MBK/NBL/BLK (gone) '11 958 Cayenne S

September 29th, 2011, 04:16 PM	#9
james Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redwood City Posts: 219	Does anyone have a place with power and shade? __________________ "While driving my Boxster on twisty roads for hours is absolutely no replacement for spending quality time with my wife and family, it is at least why I keep my Boxster." copyright 2008 James E. Smith IV

September 29th, 2011, 11:24 PM	#10
mikes_box Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 103	Should we wait for another weekend since this upcoming week looks like rain is on the way...

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