Has anyone ever seen these types of swirl marks. Not sure if it came with the car or if I put them there. I've only washed my car twice and never noticed them until today. It only shows up when the sun is directly perpendicular to the surface and it has a "holographic" feel to it (it seems to move when I move and it's depth appears deeper than the surface of the car). The car is only 2.5 months old. What can possibily cause this? How should I fix it? Thanks in advance.

 

These don't look right. Probably a consequence of uncleaned rag being used for washing/drying? I'd highly recommend paint correction through reputable detailer. Not sure where're you at in CA yet the one close to Bay Area who's best in business is OCDetail in Walnut Creek...

 

I never dried the car with a rag as I use the spotless water system. I'm in southern CA. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

This guy comes recommended...
http://www.glisteningperfection.com/

 

Those look like buffer trails to me. They are typical of someone inexperienced machine polishing the car. It probably happened at the dealership when they prepped it for delivery to you.

I'd talk to them about it and see if they will reimburse you for some of the expense to have the car detailed correctly.

 

+1 Moe is in southern Orange County.
He is the best of the best .....knows and does Porsches. He's a great guy!

 

It probably happened during prep of delivery of your car from the dealership. Definitely buffer trails.

If the swirls aren't too deep you can try a swirl remover like Zaino Z5. But if they are too deep, I would use a pro like Moe.

 

I agree. Buffer trails/holograms. Caused by improper use of a rotary buffer. A qualified paint correction specialist/detailer can remove those.

Keep us posted!

 

Yep, these were caused by a rotary buffer. You could ask your dealer if they did any paint correction for delivery.

 

I'd go for a paint correction and make the dealer pay for it.

 

Sorry that happened to you. If you are thinking to correct the paint and make it in top condition, I would strongly recommend you to call Richard at http://www.showcardetailing.com/ before you make any decision. He is at So Cal, specifically in Orange county.
He is able to maintain my black Panamera swirl free for the past 2 years now.

 

Wow, looks like you had a small rock in your rag while you were washing or drying, good news is that can be removed by a knowledgeable detailer!! You need to really be careful when washing a car!! Or maybe it was done in a parking lot by someone.

 

I've seen several new Porsches come into my detailer's shop with horrendous swirls and/or scratches. Never let your dealer wash your car. My Opticoat actually came with a "do not wash" hangtag in case my car ever visits the dealer.

 

Always wash the car yourself. Use two buckets. Use microfiber everything (wash mitt, drying towels). Never wipe your car without detailing spray on it. When I take my car in to the dealer I always make them mark "no wash" on the service ticket and I hang a tag from the mirror that tells them not to wash it. My car is three years old and has zero swirls.

Edit: Here is the hang tag I made: https://i.imgur.com/9RrPEaT.jpg . Just print on heavy paper stock and cut it out. I think it looks official enough . Even used the Porsche Gothic font.

 

Awesome. Going to print this and use it next time!