[335isGuy]

For light swirls what would you recommend on a alpine white car. was thinking of M205 with a black pad?

[Envious Eric]

every single white car I have done was hard paint. You are going to need a stronger pad at least, possibly a stronger polish.

white
hydro tangerine
orange
menzerna 203
menzerna SIP

205 might get you by though, but I doubt it on a black pad from my experiences in the past. I know others who love 205 on a white pad on bmw white.

[ScheerSpeed]

Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Professional and a white Swissvax FINE pad...

like here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504995

[335isGuy]

what about a white pad with 105 followed by 205 with a black pad?

[fdriller9]

I would personally use Mezerna Power Finish and a medium cutting pad, such as an orange pad.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Lake-Co...Pad-P58/65-S1/

I've heard good things about SIP too.

[Ridonculous]

Originally Posted by 335isGuy

what about a white pad with 105 followed by 205 with a black pad?

Try 205 on a white pad before going to 105. You already know they are light swirls - you should try the least agressive chemical first. Just my two cents...

[Envious Eric]

Originally Posted by Ridonculous

Try 205 on a white pad before going to 105. You already know they are light swirls - you should try the least agressive chemical first. Just my two cents...

agreed!

[intensee92]

I also have some light swirls showing up on my car...

I would have to have a porter cable to cut these swirls out right? Cant do it by hand?

[335isGuy]

Originally Posted by Ridonculous

Try 205 on a white pad before going to 105. You already know they are light swirls - you should try the least agressive chemical first. Just my two cents...

Thanks very much

[Ridonculous]

Originally Posted by intensee92

I also have some light swirls showing up on my car...

I would have to have a porter cable to cut these swirls out right? Cant do it by hand?

Technically it can be done by hand, but that would require tons of time and effort that could potentially worsen the swirls if you don't know what you are doing. A buffer like the PC would be the best, fastest and most efficient way to go for an amateur.

Detailing is an art form that anyone can learn how to do, but takes years to master. So if you're the type that actually wants to learn (tons of info in this forum and online), then go ahead and purchase the necessary equipment to maintain your car's paint.

Otherwise, I suggest you find a professional detailer (not the street corner car wash) and pay to get your car pampered. You paid $40k+ for your bimmer, what's a few hundred dollars to make it look better than when it came off the assembly line.