[blackpepper]

Hi
Like previously reported, I have found some spider-web like micro scratches on my 3 weeks old beautiful car ( 09 e92 Alpine White). Other than the fact I have decided to hand wash from now on, my options are : do nothing as these are rally minor abrasions seen only if you look directly with the sun reflecting, or, take a more proactive way and try to remove these scratches using commercial do -it- yourself products. I have seen so many products, yet do not know what to use ( Klasse, XMT, Mguiars etc.) all guarantee perfect results, BUT, now I am scared I am going to damage the finish even more . Your opinions?
Thanks
BP

[jopa489]

Well since you posted this in two places, I'll post my thoughts here too.

Originally Posted by jopa489

The micro-swirls are probably from the dealer when they prepped your car, it's plenty common unfortunately. If you just want them gone with minimal effort on your part, take the car to a professional local detailer in your area. They know the products and tools and will be able to correct the problem.

There are a lot of threads in the Detailing forum where detailers share their work and show the results. Take a look there to see the magic these guys can work for yourself.

If you want to learn how to do it yourself, prepare to invest some time. There's a lot of products out there, and learning on your brand new car may not be the best idea. If you have (or have access to) an older car and are willing/able to invest the time in learning, you may want to consider it.

[blackpepper]

"Well since you posted this in two places, I'll post my thoughts here too".
Sorry
I took the advice and moved this question to the more appropriate forum.
my apologies...

[jopa489]

No worries, I wasn't criticizing. Just wasn't sure which thread you would be looking at.

[Spoolin335]

copied from your other thread as im assuming it will get deleted.

I fix all my own paint swirls with a orbital buffer. I picked up a porter cable 7424 and some Optimum compound and polish. I also have all sorts of different pads for minor to deep scratches. My advice is diy. It's really easy with a orbital buffer.

Btw I am by no means a pro, I just watched some tutorials and did it myself.

If you can wax your own car, you can polish it with a porter cable.

For the price of one full detail by someone else, you can buy a buffer and all the supplies needed to do you car for 5 years+.

Check out autopia.org for tons of info on detailing.

heres some pics from when i had my other car and did a full detail on it.

this is just after a 1 step polishing and claybar. no wax!

after claybar

after polish

before wax

[zaxjax]

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& pick up a polish starter kit

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