Part 1 - How to remove swirls, scratches and water spots using a Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher

[wtgilles]

If I have a clear bra on my car, what recommendations to you have for avoiding the bra with the polisher? I obviously want to get as close to it as possible without catching the edge of the bra.

[autogeek]

@wtgilles

That's a tuff one... just do the best you can. Clear bras are great for protecting the front of your car but there's no easy way to avoid getting the polish and wax residue along the edge of the bra that's fast and easy. You could try running a strip of painters tape over it and just don't worry about the 1/8" of paint next to it that won't get polished. No on is going to get down that close and inspect the paint. -Mike

[xMyazXtr3me]

Since this is a DA polisher. Can i mess the paint up with it, or not?

[autogeek]

@xMyazXtr3me

Not unless you drop the polisher on your car. Check out my new e-book on how to use the DA Polisher, just Google these search terms...

The Art of Detailing by Mike Phillips

-Mike

[DefinitionIsGone]

Hello Mike, I've watch this all the way through and I'm confident in this item and wolfgangs.

But one questions I'm a perfectionist I've waxed my car numerous times.And I've been told my hood looks like glass but the swirls always disappoint me.. That lead me to my question. Do I have to use wax remover because I have used alot of waxing processes before Wolfgang + Porter? Or just jump right into using The system you just showed in this video? What do you suggest?

Thanks much.

[autogeek]

@DefinitionIsGone

Good question and one that comes up all the time. Wash and dry the car. Clay if needed. Next start with the Wolfgang Swirl Remover. Since it will remove swirls out of your car's paint at the same time it's going to remove any wax you've applied. -Mike

[ps3Zachman666ps3]

ah coo he has the same one and the same lookin floor was just wondering

[ps3Zachman666ps3]

that steve meade's car?

[autogeek]

@ps3Zachman666ps3

No, it actually belongs to a friend...

-Mike

[No11Scalpel]

Advice needed :

I have a lexus gs 450h in black 202 .

I have mild-moderate swirls all over from car washing .

I have a Flex 3401 + The 3m color coded correction system + lack country 6" pads of assorted types still unable to remove those ...

+ my flex is collecting dust from the compound that am unable to get rid of

i need my car perfect before applying the optimum opti-coat 2.0

[autogeek]

@No11Scalpel

If the compounds you have are not using then switch to different products. The Flex works great, that's a known fact. Lake Country pads work great and that's a time-proven fact. The other three variables are, paint, compounds and you're technique. Since most paints polish just fine that leaves your choice of compound and your technique. The Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover and Finishing Glaze work flawlessly so I would suggest giving them a try next. -Mike

[boneflsh1]

what is the best random orbit polisher

[autogeek]

@boneflsh1

The Porter Cable has been around the longest and has a time-proven success rate.  The Flex 3401 is a random orbit polisher but a lot different in it's drive gears than a Porter Cable DA Polisher and too is a top notch machine. Just decide which "type" of action you want and then get a polisher. I have articles on how the different types work on AutogeekOnline . net -Mike Phillips

[boneflsh1]

@autogeek thanks mike i ordered one from you guy and got it last wednesday but it seems it tends to stop rotating alot when im applying some pressure

[autogeek]

@boneflsh1

Best thing to do is join the Autogeek Discussion forum for questions and help as it's a MUCH better interface for me to share links, videos and pictures to help you. AutogeekOnline . net

Also, I have a troubleshooting guide, type

DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide

Into Google and it will pull it up. -Mike

[NoAquaUSA]

What Is the difference between a Porter Cable 7424 and a 7424XP?

[autogeek]

@NoAquaUSA

The XP model is better able to maintain pad rotation under pressure, this means you can remove swirls and scratches faster and more efficiently. I have an article on this in my article list on AutogeekOnline . net

-Mike

[ethereal46]

I've learned so much from you Mike, thank you so much for your passion for teaching others.

[mo70sy]

Mike, all these video's say how to buff a car without holograms but know no one really shows how. i've tried ur step by step method and still end up with holograms. please help.

[bsktsk8ter9]

Anyone have any advice on marring? I have very little swirls that I worked out.. but I still have that cloudy marring! Help!

[autogeek]

@bsktsk8ter9

What did you use for a pad and polish?

-Mike

[bsktsk8ter9]

@autogeek Sorry for the delay, I forgot I posted this. I used M105 compound w/ blue pad and M205 polish with a 'tangerine' pad on my 04 silver gray bmw.

[Toneyfish]

Mike,

What pads and polish should i use to remove light to medium swirls?

[Toneyfish]

Mike,

What pads and polish should i use to remove light to medium swirls?

[autogeek]

@Toneyfish

A popular combination of pads are Lake Country Orange foam cutting pads, white foam polishing pads and black foam finishing pads. You can find all of these at Autogeek . net or call us at 1-800-869-3011

-Mike

[3rxp112]

tht car is not an 09 lol the 09 is250 has the turn signal lights on the side mirrors, but o well the car looks really good! good job

[Thomzombie3]

...hit the ball already Sergio!!

[h4723d]

You know, this car is already perfect. I don't see anything wrong with it. This vid just demonstrates technique.

[Hinloopen]

Those look more like holograms from incorrect buffing than swirls.

[h4723d]

@Hinloopen Yeah, thats swirls too.

[Hinloopen]

@h4723d Ah, right, I thought there were diffirent names for defects caused by incorrect buffing and washing with a dirty wash mitt...

[h4723d]

@Hinloopen There are, as far as I know there's swirls (holograms). Then there's spider webbing which is like a circular pattern that develops several ways. You could call it all swirls. Just as long as you know how to work them back out!

[vietteiv]

Must. Buy. Porta cable 7474XP.

[playman9111]

What if the scratches are deeper and perhaps reach down to the paint, is there a way to get them out without repainting the car, etc.?

[thevillaloboz]

may be you have a lot of tecnology with yours polishers machines but try t o do better this needs down the rpm may be i can do best like you

[MonoPedB]

Any chance on a demonstration of this tool using Meguiar's #105 and #205 on a vehicle with harder type paint like a late model Mustang?

[mwillh]

Thank you Mike for providing the methodology and psychology of swirl/scratch removal. you a are great teacher!!!

[mwillh]

hey Mike, what do think of the Makita 9772c buffer?

Mark

[ramza1570]

great video. most annoying scene transitions ever.

[ramza1570]

great video. most annoying scene transition ever.

[MonoPedB]

Do the techniques for this tool vary for different brands of polishes, like Meguiar's, Mothers, ect?

[autogeek]

@MonoPedB

Yes. If the products work themselves then the techniques will work too...

-Mike Phillips

[james0130ster]

Great video! Very to the point and informative! Thanks, Jim

[james0130ster]

This is a very informative video, while not being overly techy.

Thanks, Jim

[tryagain1990]

great video man. thank you very much!

[autogeek]

@hm008vaj

This specfic polisher is a Porter Cable 7424XP

-Mike Phillips

[Monkeysuvious]

Remove that pinstripe, then that car will be righteous! 

[autogeek]

@Monkeysuvious

LOL sorry.. it's not my car...

-Mike Phillips