>>> Continue to polish until the swirl gone.
>>> Depend what product and what tool (ROB,DA,RB, Pad) you used. Different product will have different technique to breakdown the product.

REMEMBER, always start will mildest product upon surface preparation (tar removal, clayed)

Can share what car, year and color please.

Possible the product that i highlighted might have worsen the surface since 'compound' is very abrasive product. As for your swirl might, could be due to product is not fully breakdown and you buff off thats why the swirl 'follow' your movement....

Dun give up and upsad give. I would suggest you let sifu have a look and they should able to remove it with few drop from there product (dun buy keep product)...

Awaiting KrisMas sifu organise TT.

Hi guys.

Good day to all of you. I just purchased :
Turtle Wax Zip Wash T75
Turtle Wax Polish compound T241A
Turtle Wax Paste Wax T223

My car is a 6 years old Silver Hyundai Getz. i have sponge, cloth, 2 micro fibre towels.

Do you guys mind to teach me step by step and what prduct and material to use at what stage..Means wax first or polish, how hard to polish or just wipe off. This is my first time.

Thank you in advance ya. =]

You mentioned the swirls followed the directions you wipe. Does the direction of the swirl change if you wipe in another direction WITHOUT polishing again? If so, then it could just be that you didn't remove the polish properly and they're just streaks from the residual polish. It could also be that the mf cloth you're using was saturated with the polish. Have you tried changing to another clean cloth and see whether it makes any difference? You can also try wiping them off with the help of a quick detailer or water or even a *very* weak mix of dishwashing detergent+water.

Not sure which TW polishing compound you're using, but it could also be that it's a very coarse compound and if you're using too much of it, the access compound would be picked up by the mf cloth and acts as though you're 'polishing' instead of removing.

And btw, the mf cloth could also be the cause. The mf cloth comes in many grades and quality. I find that those that are commonly found in shopping centre aren't that 'friendly' with cars clear coat - can easily induce some swirls.

Another question I need to ask: did you apply any pressure while buffing off/removing the polish? You're not suppose to need much pressure. Not sure about the TW that you're using, but normally, if done correctly, most polishes just needed a gentle wipe to remove.

If you want to DIY, try doing some troubleshooting as above. Hopefully it's not because the paint is very soft and easily damaged. I haven't heard of Proton's paintwork to be that soft though....

Hi ..

Yes, i think i will need to do clay as this car never polished before. Can you advise me where to buy ? how to buy and what type to buy ?

Also, a question to everyone... Do you wash your cars everytime you drive through rain?

Im kind of OCD regarding my car and been doing that. Dont know if there is an alternative ways of drying the car after driving in the rain.

Thanks!

errr....hrrrmm....doesn't sound like you doing it right.

I google and found these:

http://www.turtlewax.com/shop/products/tur...ishing-compound

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-241A-Po...d/dp/B0009JKGJ2

Is the 1st one the one that you're using? Or the one in a can? Either way, it's the same and judging by the description/instruction, I think you need to check your method/technique.

Polishing/compounding is for removing defects/swirls. If the TW polishing compound is meant for that, then you should be using it with the applicator pad with a little pressure (passion) to remove defects. Working on a small (around 1' x 1') area at a time, work the polish with a little bit of pressure then gently wipe off immediately after finished working it. Unless the instruction on the label says otherwise, that would normally be how to work a polish/compound. If you needed a lot of pressure to remove the polish, it's either you're using too much product or you're not working it correctly. You're not suppose to wait for it to dry.

Look like you use too much of product until it 'cake up' and dried - harden. If too much of product apply, you would remove it while its still wet or use a damp cloth to move it - least pressure the better