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Scratches.....how do you buff them out I just used a meguiars swirl remover and a wizards polish, neither of them seemed to do the trick still lots of scratches. I do think want to use an aggressive Compoud on a truck with 5k miles but it bugs the shit out of me...

cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

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First, and foremost - learn proper washing techniques. 5k miles should not be all swirled up. I use a lot of Adam's products and they work great. Once you get it properly corrected, wash it with care. There's tons of threads online about washing. It sounds different, but detailing for a few years on the side I can tell a huge difference. 2 bucket wash method, top first then bottom, straight passes - nothing circular, sheet rinsing, waffle weave towel/blow drying, etc...

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Oh yeah, no automatic car washes! Those things destroy paint. My dealer has free car washes for life, but you won't find me in there once.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Oh yeah, no automatic car washes! Those things destroy paint. My dealer has free car washes for life, but you won't find me in there once.

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Tristan Hake Enthusiast

Tristan Hake

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I always use the two bucket wash method but being black paint ever since I've had the vehicle it had these very fine scratches I just tried to buff the truck using a Meguiars swirl remover it didn't seem to help much I will probably end up trying Adams and seeing how that works I just want to get everything right and sealed up so I don't have these scratches appearing

First, and foremost - learn proper washing techniques. 5k miles should not be all swirled up. I use a lot of Adam's products and they work great. Once you get it properly corrected, wash it with care. There's tons of threads online about washing. It sounds different, but detailing for a few years on the side I can tell a huge difference. 2 bucket wash method, top first then bottom, straight passes - nothing circular, sheet rinsing, waffle weave towel/blow drying, etc...

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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I always use the two bucket wash method but being black paint ever since I've had the vehicle it had these very fine scratches I just tried to buff the truck using a Meguiars swirl remover it didn't seem to help much I will probably end up trying Adams and seeing how that works I just want to get everything right and sealed up so I don't have these scratches appearing

 

Any scratches - I have the local body shop buff / wax it. YES they do Black trucks , no problems . they do custom paint on street rods . I just wash / spray wax between wax jobs .

Tristan Hake Enthusiast

Tristan Hake

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What do they charge normally?

 

Any scratches - I have the local body shop buff / wax it. YES they do Black trucks , no problems . they do custom paint on street rods . I just wash / spray wax between wax jobs .

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New vehicles, immediately dawn wash, clay, wash again then use your favorite polish, (wax if you like) then sealant.

 

Already doing the two bucket so good...do the above but after clay and wash get a decent polisher and get a good swirl and scratch remover Adams, Chemical Guys etc...

 

Dealer thought I was crazy when I told them not to the wash the truck for me when I come to pick up or I wouldn't taking delivery.

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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What do they charge normally?

I think I paid $50.00 x 3 times a year, but I do his landscape - shop / home . we both get good deals.

What do they charge normally?

I think I paid $50.00 x 3 times a year, but I do his landscape - shop / home . we both get good deals.

Sierra Boy Enthusiast

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cbrsilv15, on 18 May 2016 - 8:15 PM, said:cbrsilv15, on 18 May 2016 - 8:15 PM, said:

First, and foremost - learn proper washing techniques. 5k miles should not be all swirled up. I use a lot of Adam's products and they work great. Once you get it properly corrected, wash it with care. There's tons of threads online about washing. It sounds different, but detailing for a few years on the side I can tell a huge difference. 2 bucket wash method, top first then bottom, straight passes - nothing circular, sheet rinsing, waffle weave towel/blow drying, etc...

X2...been a detailer for 40 years and two bucket wash is a must! Always straight when washing/waxing...NEVER circle anything.

 

I use Adams "Americana" wax for my Black 2015 GMC and like glass... I also use it on my Black 67 Nova SS that is Lacquer from the 70's and works really well with no scratches. Worth every penny!!! Tip...don't put the lid on very tight...real hard to remove sometimes. Do one panel at a time then wipe off and so on.

 

Sierra Boy

 

http://www.adamshawaii.com/p-423-adams-americana-premium-carnauba-paste-car-wax.aspx

karlmg Enthusiast

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Optimum poliseal is a good product also. It cleans the paint, can remove swirl marks and seals the paint. It is best to use it with a buffer.

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