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Malo83 · 09-30-2013, 01:24 PM

Had the truck painted and when I went to pick it up, it was swirl city

, she looks cherry with the new paint but those swirls really kill me, told me that they polished out the paint to bring out the shine, I told him that they need a new detailer! have another month before I can work on the paint, my question is what's the best way to work out the swirls, i'm gonna give it a shot by hand, but have a DA available

Jonboy · 09-30-2013, 01:34 PM

There are swirl removers that are available that should do the trick. Check at a local paint jobber and they should be able to get you headed in the right direction. After you get them out, give it about 90 days from when it was painted and get a couple good coats of wax on it. That should help.

Your truck really looks sharp in color. I have been seeing it in primer for so long I never gave color a thought. The wheels are pretty sharp, too.

Malo83 · 09-30-2013, 02:17 PM

Thanks Jonboy, it shocked me the first time I saw it at the paint shop

bnoon · 09-30-2013, 02:25 PM

Yeah any good swirl remover will do the trick. It can be difficult if the paint isn't fully cured though so you might give it a couple of days in direct sunlight just to be sure. BTW love the color!

78maliburat · 09-30-2013, 04:58 PM

SOFT WOOL BUFFING PAD AND CORN STARCH............GOTTA LOVE THE EXPERTS

kylec · 09-30-2013, 06:48 PM

What color is that? Looks darn right pretty

Gotenntitans · 09-30-2013, 08:17 PM

I have the same wheels you have. I love them and get lots of complements on them. I think mine is the only one in my town with them. I'm still battling Wheel Vintiques trying to find trim rings for the front 15x8's. They say they're in the mail, but its been 3 weeks. I notice you are going ringless. I probably should have, but I like the ringed look and the factory ones popped right on the 15x10's on the rear, then wouldn't fit and scratched the fronts! GRRRRRRRR!!!!!

Anyway, good looking truck you have there. I'd take it back and let the one who did the swirling get the swirls out!
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Malo83 · 10-01-2013, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kylec

What color is that? Looks darn right pretty

Thanks, the paint is Light Bronze Metallic GM code 63.

bnoon · 10-01-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Thanks, the paint is Light Bronze Metallic GM code 63.

Reminds me of rootbeer, makes me thirsty. Needs an A&W logo on the side.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-01-2013, 02:10 PM

Just wax it man. Wax alone does a good job of making that disappear
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Malo83 · 10-01-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Just wax it man. Wax alone does a good job of making that disappear
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Polish would be more appropriate, wax will just cover the swirls

Malo83 · 10-01-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotenntitans

I have the same wheels you have. I love them and get lots of complements on them. I think mine is the only one in my town with them. I'm still battling Wheel Vintiques trying to find trim rings for the front 15x8's. They say they're in the mail, but its been 3 weeks. I notice you are going ringless. I probably should have, but I like the ringed look and the factory ones popped right on the 15x10's on the rear, then wouldn't fit and scratched the fronts! GRRRRRRRR!!!!!

Anyway, good looking truck you have there. I'd take it back and let the one who did the swirling get the swirls out!
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The rings didn't work on my 15x8's either, now I have to paint the rim

sending the rings back to Jegs.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-01-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Polish would be more appropriate, wax will just cover the swirls

Foam pad and dark paint polish swirl remover from 3m. But waxing has always worked just as well and keeps that much more clear on the paint.
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pontgta · 10-01-2013, 06:42 PM

3M makes good stuff so does Meguiars.... I go back and forth... The 3m ultrafine polish and pad works wonders.....

On the other hand you will never be done tho.... Washing techniques is key to minimize swirls. Its a never ending process..... I only let myself was my cars.

streettruck1 · 10-01-2013, 06:50 PM

3M or carbrite or automagic makes good swirl removers then polish it and hand wax it u never see those swirls and be deeeeepppp shine.i use the black foam pad for polish.

kelsfine69 · 10-01-2013, 08:35 PM

[QUOTE) I told him that they need a new detailer![/QUOTE]

Yea If thats what they do then yes, thats just not what you do to new paint???

Daves84SWB · 10-01-2013, 10:57 PM

The truck looks great. Are you still riding on a flip kit and cut springs??? Your truck is what made me do mine the same way. I got the back done now on to the front. Did you cut 1 1/2 or 2 full coils. Sorry for straying away from the original post. But the paint is sweet.
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Malo83 · 10-02-2013, 04:18 PM

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The truck looks great. Are you still riding on a flip kit and cut springs??? Your truck is what made me do mine the same way. I got the back done now on to the front. Did you cut 1 1/2 or 2 full coils. Sorry for straying away from the original post. But the paint is sweet.
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Thanks, 2 full coils were cut.

Malo83 · 10-02-2013, 04:28 PM

Paint shop called and they want me to bring the truck in, they want to give it a final prep and work out the swirls, gonna take it in

86swb · 10-02-2013, 07:04 PM

Hope it works out for you. Good luck!

swb85 · 10-03-2013, 12:30 PM

Truck looks fantastic, excellent color choice! Are those rear tires 295s or 275s?

Low Elco · 10-03-2013, 01:16 PM

Truck looks fantastic!

Malo83 · 10-03-2013, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the compliments, the rear tires are 295's.

09-30-2013, 01:24 PM	#1
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	New Paint, Swirls Had the truck painted and when I went to pick it up, it was swirl city , she looks cherry with the new paint but those swirls really kill me, told me that they polished out the paint to bring out the shine, I told him that they need a new detailer! have another month before I can work on the paint, my question is what's the best way to work out the swirls, i'm gonna give it a shot by hand, but have a DA available Attached Images

09-30-2013, 01:34 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: New Paint, Swirls There are swirl removers that are available that should do the trick. Check at a local paint jobber and they should be able to get you headed in the right direction. After you get them out, give it about 90 days from when it was painted and get a couple good coats of wax on it. That should help. Your truck really looks sharp in color. I have been seeing it in primer for so long I never gave color a thought. The wheels are pretty sharp, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-30-2013, 02:17 PM	#3
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: New Paint, Swirls Thanks Jonboy, it shocked me the first time I saw it at the paint shop

09-30-2013, 02:25 PM	#4
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: New Paint, Swirls Yeah any good swirl remover will do the trick. It can be difficult if the paint isn't fully cured though so you might give it a couple of days in direct sunlight just to be sure. BTW love the color! __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

09-30-2013, 04:58 PM	#5
78maliburat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: cleburne texas Posts: 174	Re: New Paint, Swirls SOFT WOOL BUFFING PAD AND CORN STARCH............GOTTA LOVE THE EXPERTS

09-30-2013, 06:48 PM	#6
kylec Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: AL Posts: 2	Re: New Paint, Swirls What color is that? Looks darn right pretty

09-30-2013, 08:17 PM	#7
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 984	Re: New Paint, Swirls I have the same wheels you have. I love them and get lots of complements on them. I think mine is the only one in my town with them. I'm still battling Wheel Vintiques trying to find trim rings for the front 15x8's. They say they're in the mail, but its been 3 weeks. I notice you are going ringless. I probably should have, but I like the ringed look and the factory ones popped right on the 15x10's on the rear, then wouldn't fit and scratched the fronts! GRRRRRRRR!!!!! Anyway, good looking truck you have there. I'd take it back and let the one who did the swirling get the swirls out! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado

10-01-2013, 02:10 PM	#10
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10-01-2013, 06:42 PM	#14
pontgta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Haines City FL Posts: 461	Re: New Paint, Swirls 3M makes good stuff so does Meguiars.... I go back and forth... The 3m ultrafine polish and pad works wonders..... On the other hand you will never be done tho.... Washing techniques is key to minimize swirls. Its a never ending process..... I only let myself was my cars.

10-01-2013, 06:50 PM	#15
streettruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kentucky Posts: 13	Re: New Paint, Swirls 3M or carbrite or automagic makes good swirl removers then polish it and hand wax it u never see those swirls and be deeeeepppp shine.i use the black foam pad for polish.

10-01-2013, 08:35 PM	#16
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: New Paint, Swirls [QUOTE) I told him that they need a new detailer![/QUOTE] Yea If thats what they do then yes, thats just not what you do to new paint??? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

10-01-2013, 10:57 PM	#17
Daves84SWB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 4	Re: New Paint, Swirls The truck looks great. Are you still riding on a flip kit and cut springs??? Your truck is what made me do mine the same way. I got the back done now on to the front. Did you cut 1 1/2 or 2 full coils. Sorry for straying away from the original post. But the paint is sweet. Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2013, 04:28 PM	#19
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: New Paint, Swirls Paint shop called and they want me to bring the truck in, they want to give it a final prep and work out the swirls, gonna take it in Attached Images

10-02-2013, 07:04 PM	#20
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New Paint, Swirls Hope it works out for you. Good luck! __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-03-2013, 12:30 PM	#21
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: New Paint, Swirls Truck looks fantastic, excellent color choice! Are those rear tires 295s or 275s? __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD



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10-03-2013, 01:16 PM	#22
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10-03-2013, 03:10 PM	#23
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: New Paint, Swirls Thanks for the compliments, the rear tires are 295's.

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