removing swirl marks, w/o a buffer?

[OhioCichlids]

Is it possible to get decent results doing this by hand? I do not have access to a buffer, and the swirls arent noticeable unless you are withing a foot or 2. But they are an eyesore lol

 

[MONMIX]

yes, takes a bit more finesse though.

 

[OhioCichlids]

details? Links?

 

[Glacier991]

3M makes a swirl remover, you CAN do it by hand.

 

[OhioCichlids]

Ill look for it, is it pricey? Also, whats the best cloth to use?

 

[Glacier991]

No, it's not bad. I get it at my auto paint store but I am sure it available elsewhere... here is a link to the 3M site.... they recommend using this on a foam pad, but I have also had decent luck by hand.

http://www.digitalriver.com/dr/v2/ec_MAIN.Entry10?SP=10023&PN=1&V1=662540&xid=28181&CID=0

 

[Mowerpan]

For swirls you can use hand glaze made by 3m we use it at work, or a wax could prolly achieve similiar results.

 

[Lt.Jim]

You can also buy a 6inch buffer from wal-mart for the price of some of the swirl removal products.

 

[j602]

3M stuff is rediculously pricy. I got a fine grit polish at Carquest Paint and it was $10 I think for a small to medium sized bottle. The swirl remover was the same price. Like Jim, they sell small buffers at Wally World for dirt cheap.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

I am getting a buffer off of harborfreight.com soon. They're pretty cheap there too.

-Drew