Swirl marks are caused by sanding or high-speed buffing processes. Swirl marks are actually microscopic scratches in the vehicle finish. These tiny scratches have not been finely “smoothed out”. They run in different directions and when direct sunlight makes contact with the vehicle the light rays bounce off at a different angle than the smooth surface causing the finish to appear dulled, faded, scratched, swirled, or discolored. The technical term for this problem is called “refraction”.
 

Vehicle scratches can often be a nuisance since preserving a vehicle’s original finish is a very important aspect of maintaining the re-sale value. We have surprised hundreds of clients by removing the most stubborn scratches. In many cases, our hand polishing techniques have been proven effective.

Severe swirl marks and scratches require high-speed buffing and/or wet-sanding in order to achieve desired results. Just Like New takes pride in avoiding such processes at all costs. However, this is the prescribed method for such repairs. This process will restore maximum luster within the vehicle’s finish and in most cases will not void any manufacturer’s warranty.