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      02-09-2009, 12:42 PM   #1
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Need expert detailing advice please!

Here's my biggest problem: Swirl marks + fine scratches
I bought my car used and i guess the previous owner loved taken the car to those crappy carwashes. It's sapphire black so you have no problem seeing the swirlmarks under sunlight.

I want to just clean the car entire car nice and fresh. I wanna remove all salt,dirt and crap thats on my car and in my paint from our harsh NE weather...Im leaning towards Zaino-ing my car up from now on...

Current Supplies:
I currently have a porter cable 7424, and the orange, white, black pads.
-Pinnacle supplies,#1,2,3
-3M rubbing compound

My question is that should I buy the Zaino ZPC to remove the swirl marks,or should I get something more stronger (from some other company), or should i keep the supplies I have and just use that on my car?

My 2nd question is, what supplies should I buy from Zaino,to wash,clay,remove swirl marks,polish/wax up my car?

Any other information would be excellent. Thanks!
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      02-09-2009, 04:54 PM   #2
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the 3m compounds with the correct pad combinations should be enough to take out swirsl
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      02-13-2009, 12:34 PM   #3
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I have the same exact porter cable and the same exact color, I use Meguiars Fine Cut Cleaner, and then Meguiars Direct Hi-Tech Yellow Wax Liquid. It gets the job done for me.
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      02-13-2009, 12:35 PM   #4
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do the clay bar. t leaves the clear coat looking brand new
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