What is the Easiest Way to Remove Swirls by Hand?

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globe9

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Well, it's my own fault. I own a 2010 Nissan Rogue in Wicked Black and had been trying to detail/care for it to the best of my ability(2 bucket wash, grit guard, lambswool mitt, Griot's shampoo, etc.), but this was one, LONG, HOT summer. I'm in NOLA and the heat and humidity pretty much zaps any energy out of ya, so when the Rogue got dirty I really didn't feel like braving the 110 degree heat and 80% humidity(this was the case whether it be 7am or 9pm) so I ran the Rogue thru a car wash about 5 times over the past 3 1/2 months. It was one of those tunnel type places that uses long soft swishy things that hang down from the top instead of brushes per se(in my defense, it is a family owned place and the owners are always there and do keep up with the upkeep).



Overall, the Rogue isn't in that bad a shape considering I ran it through a car wash, but there is some swirling. I don't own a polisher, so I was going to attempt to remove these swirls by hand with whatever product you guys recommend. Something with some fillers would be good too since I doubt I'll be doing a fantastic job since I won't have a polisher.



What are ya'll's recommendations on products for some minor correction? Removing swirls? I own KAIO, AG HD, FK1000P, Meg's Nxt Tech Wax, and I think I have some Meg's Swirl X or something to that effect.



I'm not seeking perfection. I was at one time, but have since abandoned that idea in favor of having a life that doesn't include detailing my car every Saturday for hours on end. I'll put in more effort than you're average joe(my neighbors think I'm crazy b/c I wash it usually once a week from Fall thru Spring) but I don't spend all day waxing, polishing, cleaning, dressing, etc. I will apply some FK1000P(my new fave product for it's longevity and ease of use) probably every 2 or 3 months.



So keeping all of that in mind, what can I do for those swirls?



Thanks!!!!
 
Hey man, did your arms fall off after polishing the whole vehicle by hand? How did it go? I advise you to only use touchless washes from now on, even if they don't wash as well.
 
Just buy a Porter Cable and call it a day. You'll never get even half the correction by hand, and you'll want to jump off by the time you finish by hand. Lol
 
Based on the OP's more recent posts I don't believe the car was done, and honestly i don't blame the op. It's not a job I would look forward to.





Daniel
 
Best way is by holding a DA polisher in your hands. Take it from someone who polished out cars by hand professionally the first 9-10 years I was in business.
 
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