Spider Web & Swirl Marks
It is important not to use abrasive pads and to avoid sponges or cloths that have fallen on the ground. A cloth fallen that has fallen on the ground can pick up particles difficult to see with the naked eye, but still abrasive enough to leave marks in your paintwork. It is also important to use a specialized cloth (micro fibre) when cleaning your car. This cloth absorbed contaminants, instead of allowing them to scratch the sensitive paint.
Can spiderweb marks be removed?
Yes – spiderweb can be removed – however, different techniques can be used to do so. One of the most common methods used by conventional detailing is by use of a cutting cream and or swirl remover. This method usually removes the swirl marks as well as a top layer of paint.
However, there are other solutions that use products that are non-abrasive and do not remove any paint layers. The preferred technique used by Paint Protection Direct (Paint protection experts) involves using a non-abrasive, Glassplexin® based product that FILLS in without cutting or marking paint surface.
What are Swirl Marks ?
Swirl marks are best defined as blotchy patches in the paintwork when under sunlight. This is the result of products melting and smudging or being activated by detergents. A very common noticeable sight on dark colored cars.
The preferred process of removing swirl marks.
- The car must be adequately cleaned with a dewaxer and a non-abrasive microfiber cloth, to remove all dead product and contaminants.
- If the surface is grabby and has industrial fallout (rough feel), a liquid clay or clay bar should be used in conjunction with our water based dewaxer.
- A follow up with our Spiderweb/ Swirl remover with recommended buffing pads/cloth and variable speed random orbital polisher will fix the problem permanently as our products do not mix with water, nor do they break down with detergents.
- Sealing this finish with our liquid glass – Glassplexin® all weather paint sealant will give you the perfect , professional, glass like look everyone is looking for.
Maintaining the finish with our Glassplexin® based wash will reduce friction on the surface and minimize surface damage. Using inferior after care chamois and cloth is the equivalent to washing/wiping with a piece of carpet or pot scourer, wearing down the protective surface prematurely.
Please remember that you get micro fiber, & then you get micro fiber that is suited to our products. The same goes with buff pads & machines.
Both the individual swirl remover and the complete DIY Paint Protection kit can be purchased from our online shop. Kits come with detailed instructions and we supply any and all consumables you will need including buffers and pads. GLARE UK Ltd also offers a service where we can remove the swirls for you – if you don’t want to go through the process of trying it on your own.
