Valet offering showroom finish. Can they actually get rid of swirls?

s_b

allan673 wrote: »

"its down to the user of an electric mop pressurising the head too much and literally putting swirls into the paint or lacquer"

i dont really agree with this statement. your in the wrong job if you are making swirls with a polisher. buffer marks maybe if youre incompetent, but not swirl marks.

our definitions might differ but the marks get there from mechanical means
im not a full time valeter but we do have a paintshop next door and i do see the prep men struggle with swirls either on fresh paint or trying to bring car to customer satisfaction levels(ie nice clean and shiny ):)

allan673

fair point. i know what you mean.
i had the side of my car painted and there were buffer marks and holograms in the paint in direct sunlight.
i had to polish them out myself.

allan673

pink_princess wrote: »

Very impressive pics, can I ask if you use a snow? If so which brand? I've been getting in to detailling for the last year or so since someone posted (Crabman I think) a link to DW.
I even do the engine bay now

do you mean snow foam? if so , then i occasionally do. try chemical guys.
ive got the Chemical Guys Foam Blaster Cannon Wash Kit. £59
i dont always use it. mainly in winter.

jaydeeuk1

You offer an MSE discount, Allan?

I've bookmarked your link, wife has an MR2 roadster that could benefit with some TLC paintwise.

allan673

jaydeeuk1 wrote: »

You offer an MSE discount, Allan?

I've bookmarked your link, wife has an MR2 roadster that could benefit with some TLC paintwise.

yes i will discount
where are you from? what colour is the car etc?
drop me an email.

ROY47

Have a look at this topic

Mitsubishi Lancer 12 months abuse with a wash brush

then tell me that washing a car the "wrong way " as in using the local car wash or washing with any old sponge etc.

isn't a problem

please scroll through the pictures an you'll see what I mean ( I know there's a lot of pictures but believe me it is incredible what these guys do )

Is it a grey car or black ? just look at picture 3



http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=266763

s_b

ROY47 wrote: »

Have a look at this topic

Mitsubishi Lancer 12 months abuse with a wash brush

then tell me that washing a car the "wrong way " as in using the local car wash or washing with any old sponge etc.

isn't a problem

please scroll through the pictures an you'll see what I mean ( I know there's a lot of pictures but believe me it is incredible what these guys do )

Is it a grey car or black ? just look at picture 3



http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=266763

49 hours to get it ready for retail
hope he has a day job
why didnt he show the buffing wheel being used as i see he went to the trouble of masking easily burnt badges up etc

ROY47

s_b wrote: »

49 hours to get it ready for retail
hope he has a day job
why didnt he show the buffing wheel being used as i see he went to the trouble of masking easily burnt badges up etc

It's not just a "buffing wheel" it's the compound , polish wax etc. , type of pad , speed of the rotary polisher and technique used

You need to read the website to realise it's not just a £25 haulfrauds type polisher and a bit of turtle wax that gets that result :cool:

s_b

ROY47 wrote: »

It's not just a "buffing wheel" it's the compound , polish wax etc. , type of pad , speed of the rotary polisher and technique used

You need to read the website to realise it's not just a £25 haulfrauds type polisher and a bit of turtle wax that gets that result :cool:

i went through the thread
i use autosmart products i can do the job in a day including a proper interior valet
49 hours is avin a laugh