What Is the Best Way to Remove Holograms?

“At this point I would like to stress (Ralf Holldack/Nobelclean) that the following questions and answers were compiled from experts on the internet. I only want to show how complex this can be for a layperson.”

And yet, with the Nobelclean Diamonding polishing method, it is simple, quick and uncomplicated. Even an absolute beginner can do it. All right, you do need to know a little about how to use the Diamonding method. And for that, we have easy-to-follow instructions in words and pictures.

Here are the questions and answers from the internet:

How can I avoid holograms when polishing in the first place?

When polishing delicate automotive paint, fine-grained products and the right cloths are what matter. You should only use a polishing machine if you know your way around the tool and around working on paint. So: use the Nobelorbit polishing machine from Nobelclean. Otherwise, holograms will be the result.

Can I remove a hologram myself, or should I leave it to a professional?

That depends on whether you feel confident working on paint and how large the hologram you need to polish is. If the holograms are very visible or numerous, it is always better to hire a professional and prevent the problem from getting worse.

What should I do if the hologram is even more visible after polishing than before?

The problem occurs when you polish incorrectly, for example by working a round hologram in circular movements. The only thing that helps is to polish again in the recommended direction. In the worst case, professional paint correction in a workshop can deal with the hologram.

A simple solution

Nobelclean offers its customers 2 options:

1. Soon you will be able to buy the Nobelorbit light here in our shop. It is a standard random orbital polisher with 2 handles.

It costs about 20–40 euros and is the classic no-go solution. You can't work properly with the original – the round backing plate alone wears out in no time. It gets squashed flat because the foam is of the very cheapest quality. That is why we built a retrofit kit.

More on that later.

2. Our original Nobel Orbit:

It is covered with a cotton cloth (bonnet), and an additional cloth goes on top. Then our NC 31 is applied in circles. Place the Nobel Orbit on the paint and only then switch it on. Work with light sweeping movements. Let it work for about 1–2 minutes, lift it off, switch it off while it is still in the air and slow the spinning plate down with your hand. Never stop it on the paint. Doing so can work swirl marks into the paint, which then have to be removed again.

Then wipe off the NC 31 residue with a microfiber cloth, and the light holograms should already be gone. At this point the paint already shines really clear and deep. Now treat the rest of the surface in the same way (doors, roof, hood). Finally, apply either NC 1 or a sealant of your choice: our NC 51 or good old carnauba wax. Everything should now shine evenly and without holograms.