Really bad spider swirls
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Really bad spider swirls
Hello Everyone,
I am new at this so please bear with me. I tried to do a search but could only come up with a couple posts. I just purchased a 04 F150. I bought the darn thing on a cloudy day and i thought the paint on the truck was fine.Well to make things short when I washed it and pulled it out in the sun this black truck is eat up with spider swirls all over. And I mean they are really bad and noticeable but only in the sun, it looks fine in the shade. My question is can I take the swirls out with compounds and buffing maybe like a three step or do I need to have it repainted or clearcoated again by a professional. Any and all responses will be much appreciated.
Thanks
John
I am new at this so please bear with me. I tried to do a search but could only come up with a couple posts. I just purchased a 04 F150. I bought the darn thing on a cloudy day and i thought the paint on the truck was fine.Well to make things short when I washed it and pulled it out in the sun this black truck is eat up with spider swirls all over. And I mean they are really bad and noticeable but only in the sun, it looks fine in the shade. My question is can I take the swirls out with compounds and buffing maybe like a three step or do I need to have it repainted or clearcoated again by a professional. Any and all responses will be much appreciated.
Thanks
John
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John --
First, don't fret. Odds are it can be brought back to 'near par' conditions.
Secondly, sight unseen, it's VERY difficult for us to make any recommendations as to your situation. Swirls have differing severity and thus, require, in my opinion, a different attack depending on the coverage and severity.
The odds on favorite here, from the beginning, is to find a reputable detailer in the area and let them have a go. Problem swirls will require some sort of mechanical application (to properly break down and heat up the products that many of us use to remove swirls -- rather than mask them). A qualified detailer will have the tools of the trade, the products of the trade, and the know-how to solve -- or at least minimize -- your problem.
Don't expect miracles here.... if it's in awful shape, it's going to be tough to bring back but, a good detailer can probably get it very close.
RP
First, don't fret. Odds are it can be brought back to 'near par' conditions.
Secondly, sight unseen, it's VERY difficult for us to make any recommendations as to your situation. Swirls have differing severity and thus, require, in my opinion, a different attack depending on the coverage and severity.
The odds on favorite here, from the beginning, is to find a reputable detailer in the area and let them have a go. Problem swirls will require some sort of mechanical application (to properly break down and heat up the products that many of us use to remove swirls -- rather than mask them). A qualified detailer will have the tools of the trade, the products of the trade, and the know-how to solve -- or at least minimize -- your problem.
Don't expect miracles here.... if it's in awful shape, it's going to be tough to bring back but, a good detailer can probably get it very close.
RP
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From: ANNAPOLIS,MD
Welcome John-
Don't worry about the swirls. I had the same problem when I bought my ride! Two things to do - let a pro do it or try it yourself. Depends on your confidence in trying to do it. Take a Saturday and start. Good wash, clay bar, swirl remover, polish, two coats of wax. Some guys here do things differently, so do a search on removing swirls! Good Luck!
Don't worry about the swirls. I had the same problem when I bought my ride! Two things to do - let a pro do it or try it yourself. Depends on your confidence in trying to do it. Take a Saturday and start. Good wash, clay bar, swirl remover, polish, two coats of wax. Some guys here do things differently, so do a search on removing swirls! Good Luck!
