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04-24-2009, 12:15 AM | #1 |
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Detailed but with Swirl Marks
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I sent my car for detailing. It took 4 days. And the guy who did it is one of the best around my area. When i picked up the car, it look alright. But when I looked at it in my garage, under Flourescent/whitish lighting, it shows swirl marks on the paint. It seems like its on the top layer and not the deeper layer - if it makes sense to you. Under sunlight it's ok. According to the detailer its the soft paint used by BMW. However he's happy to redo it FOC. Also it is because of Jerez black finish, it sometimes gives the whitish silvery look at certain angle at the car parks with flourescent light? But what do you guys things? |
04-24-2009, 12:21 AM | #2 |
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Yes, BMWs have soft paint/clear coat, but that is no excuse for what sounds like a bad detail. Black is the hardest to get right, but again good technique will fix them.
Get your money back and go to another detailer that knows what they are doing. Post pics if you have them. |
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Its difficult to capture it on a camera. Problem is you can't see the swirls straight on. It on certain angle. And you can't see it under sunlight either. |
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You always remove a bit of clear to polish out swirls. The process is really leveling out the swirls with the rest of the paint. That's how everything seems to go away. Your paint starts with about 150 microns, and each "detail" takes away 1-2. So, you've really got nothing to fear if you have confidence in your detailers.
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Wow, nice work, but was this car brand new, or did you fix any stone chips? I'm amazed at how flawless the front end of that hood/bumper looks! |
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The Twins? you must mean the braves or philles (92 and 93) and the ALCS, oakland and chicago... You should catch a game or two when you're here, the team is as good as it's been since those days. Halladay - best pitcher in the game. |
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lol my bad, I meant the Phillies. My memory isn't what it used to be. I'd love to catch a game when I'm there. BTW, Toronto is the cleanest city I've ever been in. Totally immaculate.
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Are you serious? It's pretty clean, but I think Chicago is cleaner and better maintained. We have terrible roads here....
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06-08-2009, 10:21 PM | #15 |
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I would have to say 4 days is definitely enough to make Jerez black look amazing!
I typically detail/polish cars out over 2 days. 10-15 hours. I would ask for your money back or something. |
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