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LIGHT SCRATCHES & SWIRLS

CLOSE UP PICTURES OF TWO COMMON PAINT CONCERNS
AND WHAT MAY CREATE THEM

LIGHT SCRATCHES - HAZING
(MICRO MARRING)

CLICK HERE FOR SWIRL MARK REMOVAL PROCESS

Possible Causes: Use of dirty wash mitt, wiping with dirty towels, washing with truck brushes,
failure to use a lubricating car wash solution, dragging of sacks, purses, etc. across surface, use of
brush type automatic car washes, wiping of surface with dry towels, etc., failure to pre-spray the
 vehicles surface.

SWIRL MARKS
(MICRO MARRING)

Possible Causes: Use of a cutting pad to polish, too aggressive product, dirty polish pad, dirt on surface, incorrect buffing technique, paint not cured, excessive heat created by buffer speed being to high.