How to Remove Swirl Marks & Scratches
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Surface preparation is the most important step when detailing a car, this video shows you how to take care of below the surface defects before polishing your vehicle. Using Meguiar's SwirlX, ScratchX or Ultimate Compound can then maximize the shine of your car.
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Barry Meguiar is a good, decent man. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting him personally, you would know what I mean. He took his dad's business from selling products from the trunk of his dad's car to the juggernaut it is today. While I'm sure there will disagreements, I find his products substantially better than most and as his sales growth will attest, he is constantly looking to improve his product line. His polishing systems convinced me that even I can make my cars look their best. His stuff just works.
Laurie Pergamit I wish comments were more about the product, less about narrator. I just bought a black Dodge Challenger, & everyone has terrified me about washing it. I did watch the full tutorial, but was wondering from someone first hand which product they tried & liked the most. Any pointers?🤔
Spiritisalive1 I'd be less terrified about washing it, and more terrified about the warranty going out
Spiritisalive1 as far as good products go though, I actually really like the ultimate compound if you have bad scratching and swirls, and I love their ultimate quick detailer. As far as the actual washing goes, I always use chemical guys waterless wash and wax with a microfiber towel.
Hey Barry, you're not fooling anyone.
Cool comment, thanks for posting.
Mr. Meguiar made me happy. This dude is constantly laughing.
Thanks!
He’s car crazy 😊
I love this guys chuckly voice, he sounds so genuinely excited about what he's talking about hehe.
For those of you saying these products don't work then you missed what he says at 1:43. Yes, there are better products out there but these also work when used correctly. The 2.0 is my favorite for light scratches.
the guy talking sounds like someone is continuously tickling his feet
He probably inhaled some Meguiar's M688 Top Coat! I remember how high i felt the first time i saw the results of that on the 2017 MK7 GTI Clubsport you see at my Channel! ;)
That is hilarious and completely true!
He is the owner
He sounds like Daffy Duck!
He took “its better to talk with a smile” a little too far.
Meguiar’s is my go to! Had a 99 Corvette with BAD swirl marks and scratches used the Scratch X and Swirl X car was completely changed! Will be doing the same with my Camaro tomorrow!
❤️
Wish Meguiar had little shops around the country that serviced everyone's car or trucks.
Meguiars is great, I’ve used it on my first car. My first products I used was Crystal Car wash, Ultimate Quik Wax, ScratchX, Wheel & Tire Cleaner, and then the Gold Class Carnuaba wax in the tin. It worked great for me on my pocket and I’m glad I discovered a great product I still use today
Thanks for the feedback and kind words.
Your car must look great! 😀
Crystal car wash was great
Don't know why people are so put off by the narrator. He sounds happy. I'd rather listen to this guy than some monotone who sounds like they can't wait to finish. This guy sounds like he would be a pleasure to clean cars with.
He's an easy target.
hahaha you made me legitimately LOL haha
For real. This guy lives and breathes cars and car care. His excitement is motivating to get out and get the ride looking good.
Not If he spits all over the car
Richard Roberts: He's an excellent announcer with a great speaking voice. Just needs to have the dentist fix his teeth that weren't done properly. Bad dentist.
Clay will get rid of contaminants bonded to the surface of the paint (like tar and sap or paint overspray), while compounds and polishes are designed to remove imperfections and contaminants embedded within the paint.
Like, if you have some dried up sap on your paint, you can use all the polish in the world and it won't come off very easily, and more importantly you'll put a lot more wear on your paint than would otherwise be necessary. Clay takes it right off though, saving a lot of effort.
What a happy older gentleman! Nice way to get people to buy the product! Happiness and a smile is key to sales! Excelsior!
My car is a 2017 Malibu premier black, hard to keep clean but dam sharp as hell when clean. The 2.0 scratch removal is an awesome product it does what it says, removes scratches very easily.
Buddy laughing while talking is the greatest thing I’ve ever heard in meh lyfe
Schwirl marks and shcracths
Kyle Land lmao
Kyle Land I'm on the floor laughing
Kyle Land lmaooooo
Im in tears!!! Hahahah
Kyle Land 😂😂😂 mannn
Everyone in the comments are irritated because they scratched their car lol. We're all here for the same reason.
Wow 14 years ago amazing commercial I wish they would bring this style again
Good to hear Martin Sheen is still getting work.
I use the Ultimate Compound all the time and I've never had a problem getting a nice shine 👍💪
German muscle So does it need any claying or other process before you start working with the compound?
Thanks
I missed watching all this Meguiars training videos. It's my first videos when I started learning how to detail my parents cars
I use Meg's compound and it works amazing !
I've maintained my 6 year old car very well with a wide range of Meguiars products. Upside to this is that minor scratches, swirl marks, water marks, oxidized paint etc will be restored to its formal glory and the car looks like it just came out of a showroom. Downside is that there's over 200 over products from Meguiars and using one or two won't help you achieve anything. You really need to invest time and ALOT of money to maintain the condition of the car. Now that I think of it, getting a full car resprayed would have cost as much as the list of Meguiars products I have at home
I've detailed cars for years. There is no rival to Meguiars. D. A. polishers are also far superior to hands. Especially black. I'm a customer for life. 😎
I love this guy's barely concealed laughter throughout this entire video
This Summer , Rob Scheinder is about to find out .....Hes a bottle of Meguiars Swirl Compound... Rated PEE-GEE 13.
I'm in love with this narrator :)
Spit shine?
THIS IS WHY I DIDNT WANT TO READ THE COMMENTS! NOW IM LAUGHING SO MUCH I CANT WATCH IT!
so should I use Ultimate Compound or the swirl remover if I want to remove Swirls and scratches from my car?
Yeah that's really what people need to be talking about in the comments section because I still am not sure myself but he said the compound is stronger than the swirl remover but that the compound wouldn't remove scratches.
While speaking, there is a fine line between laughing/giggling due to excitement in promoting an outstanding product or just plain being deceitful.
I was waiting for Barry to tell a joke. He seemed so overjoyed and Blissful.
Why does he keep laughing while his talking? Gonzo.
David Handley , LOL
David Handley I think he's laughing because he's lying about how good it is.
Nicola Sturgeon
Then you've clearly never used their product lol it really is that good.
Pie Eyed No actually. I only use Meguiars. They really do make excellent products. Still...he's pretty weird.
I like most of the products. Barry is a happy guy. He enjoys the cars, and is always giggling because he is giddy that we are spending millions on the products. It's reported that he sold the company (started by his father in 1901) to 3M in 2008 for upwards of $75,000,000..
Best narrator
Is there a particular order to use these products? For example, should you use ultimate compound first, then the swirl X? Or vice versa?
First, as you can see this video is well over a decade old so the SwirlX does not even exist anymore.
Secondly, no these products were not created to be used together in a system but were different options you might choose depending based on the severity of the defects in your paint. You would typically choose one of them that best fits your situation.
I'm halfway in the video. All I've learned from a supposed instructional video to remove swirl marks, is what I should buy to make the company richer.
I don't know what to say, I watched a couple more videos of others using the 'Ultimate Compound' and they are having good results? One guy showed how he got the swirl marks out of a hood and another showed how he restored an oxidized paint job to looking fairly decent. Maybe I'm missing something and what I think are very minor clear coat scratches are something more that require a different process and product. I'm stumped now to be quite honest.
The guy narrating is the owner of the company as I understand it, not a professional narrator. The comments are hilarious but kinda sad at the same time, seeings how he's laughing all the way to the bank and most commenting are not. And that's probably because he puts a smile on his face everyday to be successful, on top of working so hard and smart to be so successful, while some of those commenting probably don't even have a job.
I've used his products with major success and they make the job extremely easy to get professional looking results, from wet sanding fresh black paint to the final glossy no swirl finish. All I used was Ultimate Compound after wet sanding and then Swirl Remover.
If you want to complain, go get 3M's complicated multi-step, multi-digit labeled compounds and sponges and see how much of a headache and wallet drainer THAT is.
compleshly sscrstch spree, squirrel spree
Lol
Just died, LMAO😂
David Perez
First Joey and know Vinny. I seriously need to start buffing. L.O.L.
Van Seaco hahaahah!!!
Great video. Had no problem with the way the man spoke.
It showed a clay bar treatment being used in the video, but the narrator failed to mention it by name. Without using a clay bar on your vehicle prior to applying waxes and polishes, you're never going to get to the root of the problem. If anyone is watching this and planning on polishing, use a clay bar first to remove that layer of contaminants.
He quite literally mentioned it doesn't matter what products you use if you don't do the clay bar step correctly. He emphasized the importance perfectly well
Yeah meguiars is good stuff i use ultimate compound its great
Still works.
You can see swirl marks on white trucks too! I’m 18 and my parents got me a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 and it’s got 100k on it. I’ve been wanting to get rid of the swirl marks for so long and I’m about to go pick some of this product
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I love Meguiars in BRASIL...
I cannot stop laughing because he's laughing hahaha
4:31 "medischeen cabinet schow to schpeak"
Maguiar's products are easy to apply and even easier to buff off. i just don't like their high prices on everything but thanks to the internet us paupers can shop around better for sales.
It removes any contaminants and wax on the paint surface... if you do a search for meguires clay on here there's a decent video showing the process
So are these products supposed to be used together or are they supposed to be used alone?
Great products as always Meguiars!
Good video too...
All instructions I watched so far explain how to remove swirl marks, but do not explain the reason that the swirl marks disappeared. Is it because the polishing is thinning the clear coat to the thickness of the swirl "trenches" or because the polishing compound fills the "trenches"? Is there way to thicken the clear coat and make it harder to protect better the paint coat?
Which of these products is more likely to work for removing light horizontal scratches (most likely caused from going through automatic car washes)?
The Ultimate Compound is the most effective and still very much safe and easy to use so that is our typical recommendation for scratches and swirls across an entire vehicle.
Are these enough good to apply by hand
I have a question, so is the ultimate compound needed or used for water marks? I have these chrome portions of my car that are really tarnished by those darn stains, will that specific product do the job?
If the surface is chrome you will be best served with a good metal polish like our Hot Rims Metal Polish.
Meguiar's thank you for the reply! But I believe the affected areas, are actually plastic coated chrome finish. Like my car handles, and some other chrome coated plastic finishes
Truck is 3 weeks old just trying to get some small scratches out. I bought both products just in case.
@13b1cdw8g it's better it removes water spots oxidation swirls scratches and blemishes on clear coat paint and single stage paints so its basically all of them combined but remember ur removing a small layer of clear coat
This guy is tha man...I love it!!
Sure would be nice if you guys did a updated video.
There are many videos on our channel, many are new.
YO, I SWEAR by this product! I use their products for my 2013 black Maxima.
Gotta try this on my 2015 toyota corolla
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What polish is best to follow the Ultimate Compound besides the Ultimate Polish, if you want to machine apply the polish with your Professional polishes?
Who has used swirl x? Does it really work? I need to know please. I'm guessing you clean the car well then use swirl x...
Can I apply compound or polish with micro fiber applicator, or it must be used with foam applicator?
Assuming you are referring to hand application? First, we cannot vouch for the safety of an unknown microfiber pad. Some are likely safe and some could indeed leave swirls.
That being said, when applying compounds and polishes we really do recommend foam pads as they can be more effective and safer in some cases.
Should I use compound then polish right after?
this guy voice gets to people but he’s way better than that guy from chemical guys named greg who always says microfiber like 300 times
Question. Will Scratch X remove scratches on the window pillars?
ScratchX will work on window pillars. If they are clear coated you may use with a da polisher with a foam cutting pad. If they are glossy black plastic you may use it with a foam polishing pad.
I can't stop laughing at why this freakin guy is laughing lol
Im wondering what he's on if this is getting him jolly ?
Life!
Nothing screams salesman more than this guy
Is it best to use a wet or dry foam pad
You do not need to wet the pad.
ultimate compound is great stuff!!!
Hi
I am not really satisfied with what this video depicts. Got all these three products and tried to test on my car. it doesnt even make a difference. the swirls and scratches are still there. I didnt used the Clay Bar in the beginning. WIll use it next time and see if makes any difference.
But I guess it wont make much of a difference. I Think I have wasted my money :/
+Danyiography Photos & Films Oh dear. The clay takes off the contaminants - if you don't take them off, you will create more swirls and scratches as you wipe and polish them all over the surface. Which part of "Surface preparation is the most important step when detailing a car" did you not understand? It's frustrating... :) I clay the paint after every wash, and even if it looks clean, you can always see how the clay picks up dirt, i.e the clay looks all dirty and grubby afterwards.
+Baerchenization i understand your point. currently busy in my exams. after that, will apply the clay first and then will polish using a Polisher. lets see.....
+Danyiography Photos & Films I am Compounding and polishing my car by hand with ultimate compound and polish it def works if the paint is prepped properly, obvs not as well as a machine but I have gotten out all the major swirls and damage so im happy. Just very time consuming! Ive put in prolly 25 hours. But both my parents have noticed a difference
Was this done by hand or with a DA polisher? by hand is for fools😜
I Know by hand is for fools and I am not one lol. it was done by angle polisher. but i realised my mistake. i didnt clayed the surface before polishing. so next time did that and now the results are better
so are you suppose to use them 1 after the other?
LMAO!! These comments are too damn funny!
if I'm only using elbow grease (no polisher machine) will I still have success??
For some reason in my cabinet i have purple tire shine by them. Think its from QVC 🤷🏾♂️
It sounds like he's half in the bag for this entire commercial.
I accidentally used a green kitchen scrub to wash my truck and now it has horrible scratches. Will this product remove this?
You best bet is likely going to be our Ultimate Compound and here is a video that shows how best to apply it by hand...
s.3m.com/79z4u
Not saying anything about how he narrates. I am saying that the product just filled the scratches. I IPA'd the stuff off and the scratches were still there. I used the ultimate with a cutting pad and the swirls were gone. You are not going to remove swirls without a machine, even though they barely mention it, like an after thought.
hi megiuars don't worry I'm not looking refund I want to get a gd result to my car so you say to use ultimate compound will this work to remove swirl mark
hi I did use it dual action polisher it even use on my wind screen it even left more swirl mark on it that before what kind of things are you selling I don't mind even do a video of the your product to ppl to see how useless it is I looking for help I spend so much money buying your product to make my car shine now I have when more swirl mark than ever
In this video, what spray product that he used as a prep before polishing and waxing the car? It is not clear on the screen.
Not sure what part of the video you are referring to? You may be referring to the short clip of a claying the car where the Quik Detailer (burgundy colored bottle) was being used a clay lubricant. If you are not familiar with clay here is a video that explains it...
ua-cam.com/video/u9ORdGDSF1I/v-deo.html
hi I have a question will meguiars swirl remover remove water spots and swirl on white paint with hands and will it protect the paint like wax
The M09 Swirl Remover is extremely mild as a combination of a cleaner and polish but also only works best with the use of a high speed rotary buffer. It would help with minor defects on some paints but you will likely be better off with a safe but effective compound like our Ultimate Compound.
The thing i don't understand is why these scratches are appearing in 2k clear coated paintwork, this clear finish is supposed to be super hard and extremely scratch resistant?
Clear coat is paint and unfortunately can be scratched. Clear coats (paint) varies widely as to how hard it is. It may not make you feel any better but you should understand this is something we all battle.
Anyone knows if SwirlX works on white paint too?, if not I will appreciate if there is a special product from Meguiars to remove those fine scratches from clear color paints
SwirlX will certainly work on white paint but keep in mind it is incredibly mild so you may need a more aggressive/effective product like our Ultimate Compound to remove the scratches.
Also worth noting that SwirlX has been discontinued in many parts of the world including the US so you may not be able to find it anywhere.
Thanks! I will try to give it a try to find it
does the scratch x 2.0 also removes swirl marks?
How does it differ from the SwirlX with regards to removing super fine swirls? Is Swirl X a finer compound than Scratch x2.0?
hi I want to say I always love meguiars but lately i'm very disappointed on swirl remover I want to say it does not work I have put 5 layer on my new bmw and didn't change a bit using hand and machine very disappointed now trying out Chemical Guys to see does it work
Think I'll try the ultimate compound 👍
That's one happy guy
This thing really works
what if i dont have a rotating machine. can i just hand buff it?
Awsome products i use em all
Thank you!
nice lisp lol .. he kinda reminds me of Jean Sheperd from 'a christmas story' and the Carousel of Progress at Disney .. I also like the 'it's a new day' line
Is it Available in INDIA ?
I Like It Want To Buy It
Does the back dye penetrate through the clear coat and dye the base layer? How does it become more black if it lies upon the clear coat?
Can you please explain?
Not clear as to your question, but there is no dye in this product. It is not dying the paint black, it is simply restoring and shining the paint which on a black paint will give the appearance of the paint being even more black.
@@meguiars Not this persee. But
Meguiar's G6207 Black Wax. With black pigment in it.
Our Black Wax does not have black pigment in it? It simply has a lot of polishing oils which gives a great shine to black or darker colored paints. Also keep in mind most cars have a clear coat as their top layer of paint so a colored product would not even get to the base coat.
this guy is overtly happy in a wierd way
Any help for us in India? Online stores like Amazon and eBay hardly stock enough of these products. I tried importing some (Ultimate Compound, Tech Wax 2.0), asking friends from the states to bring some (Pre-Glaze Wax), buying some from Amazon India (Meguiars Applicator Pads, Meguiars NXT Shampoo etc.) but sadly the ScratchX 2.0 and Swirlx are not available here. Any chance Meguiarsdirect would ship to India?
MeguiarsUSA Okay, thank you.
Can I use microfiber applicator pad instead of a foam applicator pad
Yes, although, microfiber is more aggressive than foam, which means it will remove defect quicker, but is more likely to not leave behind as well of finish, especially on a dark color. This would mean you would have more time using a polish, like our Ultimate Polish, to remove any micro marr/hazing.
Meguiar's ok,thanks
So after a wash today, using Meguiar's wash and wax. I found a scuff down my entire passenger side. My 2024 is two weeks old. After the wash and before applying scratch x 2.0 is there anything else i should do to prep?
You would want to clay before using the ScratchX if you have bonded contaminants stuck to the surface. Here is a video that discusses exactly what claying and compounding do and when to do each...
s.3m.com/uatf1uuz
This guy needs to keep his hand out of his pants, while he is narrated the video.
lol....
LOL. I was about to comment on this but you have the best fitting comment :D
thats lol
Ken Lawton do you have a poster of Barry Meguire in your garage? Because you seem overly obsessed with the guy. Enough so, that you felt the need to clarify just exactly who the narrator is and defend the way he speaks on at least 15 comments. I hope you're not offended. I just thought it was a hilarious observation.
I love this narrator, sounds ☺