Removing swirl marks

lexxmexx · #1 02-05-2009, 11:32 PM

One of my basses had been left unplayed in a corner for too long and it is now coated with dust. So I used a duster to dust off most of the dust and used another cloth to wipe it. Here's the disaster, the wiping had created some spiderweb-like swirl marks on the surface like those badly-detailed cars and I am not into relic'ed basses at all.

Can those car scratch removers like Scratch X or Turtlewax fix them? Will such chemicals harm the finishing on the bass?

xikbastard · #2 02-06-2009, 03:26 AM

what bass is that and whats the finish?

zoomzoomzoom · #3 02-09-2009, 06:35 PM

This swirl remover is pretty expensive, but very good:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishin...Compounds.html

One bottle will last you a few years though. It's good sized.

VroomVroom · #4 02-09-2009, 06:50 PM

The Stewmac stuff is pretty good, although it's pretty expensive. Assuming you've got a hard clear finish, I'd recommend Meguiar's Scratch-X. You'll need very little (just like the Stewmac, or any other abrasive polish, for that matter), and you can apply by hand - just be sure to work it in so it breaks down effectively. Otherwise - and this applies to other abrasive polishes as well - you'll leave behind a messy haze and will need to repeat.

Once you've polished the finish and have it looking great, you can apply an automotive wax or sealant. If you're on a Meguiar's fix, their NXT v2.0 is great stuff, and is actually a hybrid product - a wax with polymers for better durability. Two light coats over 48 hours and the dust will wipe off without harming the finish.

JLS · #5 02-10-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lexxmexx

One of my basses had been left unplayed in a corner for too long and it is now coated with dust. So I used a duster to dust off most of the dust and used another cloth to wipe it. Here's the disaster, the wiping had created some spiderweb-like swirl marks on the surface like those badly-detailed cars and I am not into relic'ed basses at all.

Can those car scratch removers like Scratch X or Turtlewax fix them? Will such chemicals harm the finishing on the bass?

I'm gonna guess this bass is black.