Swirls in Clear Coat - DetailCity.org

ppuhl · 09-20-2005, 09:56 AM

I have a 2002 Black Toyota 4Runner. I recently waxed it and it looked great. However, three weeks later, mysterious swirls are visible throughout the entire clear coat. It appears holographic. I'm dumbfounded and do not know how to proceed. I need to have them removed. What caused this? How do I get rid of the swirls?

Jngrbrdman · 09-20-2005, 12:30 PM

'hologram' like marks are often caused by buffers that are used improperly. If you have used a buffer on the truck recently then I would suspect that is the cause of your problems. The solution is to throw your el cheapo buffer away and get a professional tool like a Porter Cable 7424. That is a fool proof tool that will remove swirls and not cause those holograms no matter how hard you try.

You might also want to consider the other tools you are using. Most of the damage that occurs to your paint is inflicted using poor wash and dry tools. If you are washing with a sponge and drying with a bath towel then you probably caused those swirls yourself. I've got some good tool recomendations on OCDetails.com if you want to check that out. There is a Myth section in the OCD University that I started and haven't finished yet that talks about washing and drying tools and what works better than T-shirts and dish towels.

fireman03 · 09-20-2005, 03:31 PM

DONT PANIC! I have a black '98 RAV 4 and a '05 4Runner. I find that Toyota's black is very easy to detail. They are the easiest to remove the swirls from. I use PB's SSR 2.5 w/ a yellow edge pad and follow up w/ either vanilla moose or SSR1. It is amazing to watch the swirls disappear during the process. I use those pads with the PC which I highly recommend that you get. GOOD LUCK!

ppuhl · 09-21-2005, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the tip. It freaked me out after it happened.

Dealerprep · 10-16-2005, 11:05 PM

They'll still come back to haunt you.

RTexasF · 10-17-2005, 03:07 PM

Indeed, it's a never ending battle

09-20-2005, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
ppuhl Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Swirls in Clear Coat I have a 2002 Black Toyota 4Runner. I recently waxed it and it looked great. However, three weeks later, mysterious swirls are visible throughout the entire clear coat. It appears holographic. I'm dumbfounded and do not know how to proceed. I need to have them removed. What caused this? How do I get rid of the swirls?

09-20-2005, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jngrbrdman Obsessive Compulsive Detailer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ...a state of confusion Posts: 3,056	Re: Swirls in Clear Coat 'hologram' like marks are often caused by buffers that are used improperly. If you have used a buffer on the truck recently then I would suspect that is the cause of your problems. The solution is to throw your el cheapo buffer away and get a professional tool like a Porter Cable 7424. That is a fool proof tool that will remove swirls and not cause those holograms no matter how hard you try. You might also want to consider the other tools you are using. Most of the damage that occurs to your paint is inflicted using poor wash and dry tools. If you are washing with a sponge and drying with a bath towel then you probably caused those swirls yourself. I've got some good tool recomendations on OCDetails.com if you want to check that out. There is a Myth section in the OCD University that I started and haven't finished yet that talks about washing and drying tools and what works better than T-shirts and dish towels. __________________ ~ ~ www.OCDetails.com ~ ~ Obsessive Compulsive Detailing shouldn't be cured.... ....it should be Encouraged!

09-20-2005, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
fireman03 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 224	Re: Swirls in Clear Coat DONT PANIC! I have a black '98 RAV 4 and a '05 4Runner. I find that Toyota's black is very easy to detail. They are the easiest to remove the swirls from. I use PB's SSR 2.5 w/ a yellow edge pad and follow up w/ either vanilla moose or SSR1. It is amazing to watch the swirls disappear during the process. I use those pads with the PC which I highly recommend that you get. GOOD LUCK!

09-21-2005, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
ppuhl Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Swirls in Clear Coat Thanks for the tip. It freaked me out after it happened.

10-16-2005, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dealerprep Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	Re: Swirls in Clear Coat They'll still come back to haunt you.

10-17-2005, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
RTexasF Pay Attention Boy... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 561	Re: Swirls in Clear Coat Indeed, it's a never ending battle

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