The Exact Strategy To Keep Your Paint Swirl Free For 20+ Years
78K views · Mar 27, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 94
@CanadianGearhead · 6 months ago (edited) · pinned
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@wolfeadventures · 6 months ago
Glad you are talking about preserving clear coat. I don’t hear many detailers doing so.
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@audieconrad8995 · 6 months ago (edited)
This is one helluva tutorial. Most professional detailing vids concern full-on everything for cars that are paying clients whose cars have a lot of neglect and minimal maintenance needing a full monty...<br>I believe the majority of viewers in this genre are driveway dudes working their own rides. <br>This vid is such sound advice! Maintain your car properly, use solid products, learn to use them well, good technique, dont overwork it, dont overthink it.<br>Shine on you crazy diamonds! 🚘
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@Johnnythelobster-fi3pg · 6 months ago
That red MR2 in the back 🔥
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@mrtickles5982 · 2 months ago
I feel like the snow brush is my clear coat's enemy number one
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@dfigueroa788 · 4 months ago
There is also Wolfgang Swirl remover that has almost no abrasive and it’s clear coat safe. The more abrasive you use on that compound and going from a white to orange pad to a wool pad and heavy cutting compound you will be eating clear coat. Always get a clear coat meter and don’t chase after each scratch. If you use an orbital machine at a low speed vs a regular DA . You can always get a door hood or car part at a local junk yard and use as a test panel to learn.
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@MrKeendriver · 5 months ago
I didn't know I needed an MR2......but I think I do!
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@lacboiatl · 1 month ago
That mr2 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@robertpaterson7311 · 5 months ago
Many thanks for sharing, and think you are right that some people get caught up in getting paint ready for showing and forget most people just want a technique / routine for a nice looking car for everyday use. Cheers Bob
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@michaelmalin8692 · 2 months ago
That's so totally true! Paint and clear coating is paper thin. 😮
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@richardhurr31 · 4 months ago
I've watched a few of your videos now. You talk so much sense. I've been detailing 12 years now and don't disagree with anything you say. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻
@jeffalvich9434 · 5 months ago (edited)
Exceptionally well said..... Been doing this for 45 years.... Taught by my dad who painted cars.<br><br>I also prefer to use chemicals to remove, dissolve, and neutralize paint contaminants versus clay for the exact reason you stated
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