I just bought my blue WRX and it is a lot different than trying to keep a white GSR looking good. Im sure buffing is the answer. What buffers work the best though? Ive seen those $30 buffers at advanced auto but don't see those as working the best. Also, what polish and glazes will work best to get rid of swhirl marks and bring out that rally blue shine?:cool:

Check out http://www.autopia.org for gobs of detailing information. Once there, search for threads on the "Porter Cable 7424", or search for "PC*" (the * is to get around the search engine's requirement for at least three characters). The Porter Cable is a powerful dual-action polisher that performs soooooo much better than the cheapie buffers from AutoZone, Sears, etc.

The downside? It costs about $120: http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/pr7424.htm?L+coastest+pclf3630ffbf8ebf+1081410621

Coastal Tool is about the cheapest price I've seen from an online vendor, but you can find PC7424s on eBay occasionally in the $50-60 range. They're also re-buildable, so if you do take a chance on a used one, you can get it repaired if it's not up-to-snuff.

Tort

Edit: Fixed link. Note to self: do not post without an ample supply of caffeine on hand.

Originally posted by TortoiseAWD
[B] Check out http://www.autopia.com

Nice Dental Tool site.

WAX ON.....WAX OFF!!!:)

clay that sucka

I'm not sure quite how clay bars work...

claying and waxing wont take out swirl marks. You need a good polish.

check out autopia.com its the best detailing site.

Vic

Originally posted by Stang2WRX
I'm not sure quite how clay bars work... ....either do a lot of folks who recommend them. In a nutshell, it removes contaminants from the surface of your paint (does nothing for swirls). Take Vic's and Tort's advice. The site they're referring to is http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ It's among one of several sites that will explain just what a clay bar does and will give you tips on how to get out those swirls.

- Kean

**ATTENTION**

Even though everybody is trying to get you to go to autopia.COM that is NOT the site you want.

Go to autopia.ORG
^^^

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Originally posted by AaronWRX
**ATTENTION**

Even though everybody is trying to get you to go to autopia.COM that is NOT the site you want.

Go to autopia.ORG
^^^

** END TRANSMISSION ** .......did you try the link I included in my post? If you click on the "Interact!" icon on the top, you will send you to the page you mention.

your link is a great resource for looking at the tools of the trade... but i just didnt want the young lad to get confused by the autopia.COM site which obviously, wont get the swirl marks out.

Originally posted by AaronWRX
your link is a great resource for looking at the tools of the trade... but i just didnt want the young lad to get confused by the autopia.COM site which obviously, wont get the swirl marks out. If you look on the left hand column and click on "How To" (on the link I provided), it will show you various tips including how to get out swirls.

Zaino Z-5 (Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches) worked well to remove the swirl marks on my friend's black Audi as well as my car. You can get it at zainostore.com.

-Mike-

Originally posted by CreoWRX
Zaino Z-5 (Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches) worked well to remove the swirl marks on my friend's black Audi as well as my car. You can get it at zainostore.com.

-Mike- I've had good success with Zaino products as well. However, as well as Z5 works, it doesn't "remove" swirls (it fills them). As the product wears off, any swirls that were evident before the application of the Z5 will eventually re-appear. Without a good polish/buff, they won't go away.

http://www.autopia.org/

is the correct site
thanks AaronWRX

Vic

Sorry about the bad link guys. I don't know what state of mind I was in when I fat-fingered the .com instead of .org. You'd think I'd know the link; I'm a moderator over there!

Again, sorry. And do check out http://www.autopia.org (org, not com! :) ); it really is a great resource.

Tort