Swirl Marks
Swirl Marks
02-21-2002, 05:34 PM
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Retail stores dont really carry it. There are a few select distributors though. There is a guy in San Jose supposedly that I have never been to, and there is Hot Rod Heaven in Sacramento that carries it.
Go to www.zainobros.com first though to read about it. It is indeed a great product and if you have anymore questions about Zaino etc, go to the Show and Shine forum. They can answer your questions better there.
www.ralphshotrodheaven.net
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James - 1996 Cayenne Red Metallic Z28
Administrator/Webmaster/Member of the Camaro Z28 Owners Association
Moroso CAI, RKSport SS Hood, BMR STB, BMR SFC, BMR Adjustable Panhard Rod
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"If you can't catch my attention, you aren't worth racing"
Go to www.zainobros.com first though to read about it. It is indeed a great product and if you have anymore questions about Zaino etc, go to the Show and Shine forum. They can answer your questions better there.
www.ralphshotrodheaven.net
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James - 1996 Cayenne Red Metallic Z28
Administrator/Webmaster/Member of the Camaro Z28 Owners Association
Moroso CAI, RKSport SS Hood, BMR STB, BMR SFC, BMR Adjustable Panhard Rod
Heed's World
AIM - CamaroHeed
"If you can't catch my attention, you aren't worth racing"
02-21-2002, 05:57 PM
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it's more than just zaino that you'll need.
it depends on the degree of swirl marks, the color of the car, and how you take care of it.
if you can't get ahold of zaino you could go to a professional autobody shop or paint store and purchse some of the different products they use. again it all depends on the condition of the car.
once you get the swirls fixed, or at least to a manageable point; you need to learn how to take care of the paint there after.
do a search on paint care and you'll learn all you need to know.
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2002 motorama-first 91-92 street machine
2001 street nationals-first 87-92 modified
2001 camaro superfest-best modified 91-92 camaro
2001 camaro superfest-third place 82-92 street
2000 camaro superfest-award winner
1999 street nationals-third 87-92 street
it depends on the degree of swirl marks, the color of the car, and how you take care of it.
if you can't get ahold of zaino you could go to a professional autobody shop or paint store and purchse some of the different products they use. again it all depends on the condition of the car.
once you get the swirls fixed, or at least to a manageable point; you need to learn how to take care of the paint there after.
do a search on paint care and you'll learn all you need to know.
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2002 motorama-first 91-92 street machine
2001 street nationals-first 87-92 modified
2001 camaro superfest-best modified 91-92 camaro
2001 camaro superfest-third place 82-92 street
2000 camaro superfest-award winner
1999 street nationals-third 87-92 street
02-21-2002, 07:06 PM
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Location: Kennedy Twp PA USA (Pittsburgh Suburbs)
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I'm assuming you have a darker colored car (since swirls aren't too noticeable on white or silver).Try some 3M Imperial Hand Glaze on a panel and see if that takes the swirls out.If it does,do the whole car and apply a coat of your choice of wax over it,since glazes usually don't resist water (although 3M's Finesse-It Glaze is supposed to last 6 or so washes).
If it doesn't, try 3M's 39009 Foam Polishing Pad Glaze for Dark Cars.For best results apply with a real buffer w/a 3M Black Foam Pad and use higher speeds,but you could do it by hand as per the directions on the bottle,or with a random orbital buffer.Glaze and wax after this and it should look damn good.If not,you're getting into some heavier stuff like wet-sanding and compound buffing,which I'd recommend leaving for the pros.
BTW,this is how I do it at the Body Shop where I work,so these are tested,working methods.
Hope this helps.......Mike
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1995 Flame Red Trans Am M6,3.42 (Factory Gear),T-Tops,Black Leather. K&N FIPK,Comp Cams Airfoil,98+ Taillights,GTS Foglight Blackouts
[This message has been edited by mdorish (edited February 21, 2002).]
If it doesn't, try 3M's 39009 Foam Polishing Pad Glaze for Dark Cars.For best results apply with a real buffer w/a 3M Black Foam Pad and use higher speeds,but you could do it by hand as per the directions on the bottle,or with a random orbital buffer.Glaze and wax after this and it should look damn good.If not,you're getting into some heavier stuff like wet-sanding and compound buffing,which I'd recommend leaving for the pros.
BTW,this is how I do it at the Body Shop where I work,so these are tested,working methods.
Hope this helps.......Mike
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1995 Flame Red Trans Am M6,3.42 (Factory Gear),T-Tops,Black Leather. K&N FIPK,Comp Cams Airfoil,98+ Taillights,GTS Foglight Blackouts
[This message has been edited by mdorish (edited February 21, 2002).]
02-21-2002, 11:15 PM
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Location: Inverness, FL
Posts: 4,060
Moving to the Show and Shine forum..
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Brent Franker * Main Page
94 Vortech Z28 * 96 Z28 SS #1655
4th Gen Appearance Modification Guide
F-Body Install & Fix-It Guides
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Brent Franker * Main Page
94 Vortech Z28 * 96 Z28 SS #1655
4th Gen Appearance Modification Guide
F-Body Install & Fix-It Guides
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