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swirls and light scratches

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by awwmann, Nov 2, 2008.

  1. Nov 2, 2008 at 3:32 PM
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    awwmann

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    awwmann [OP] Well-Known Member

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    have a indigo ink pearl 06 lots of light scratches and swirl marks. whats the best way to remove them and what products should i use? thanks
     
    awwmann, Nov 2, 2008
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  2. Nov 2, 2008 at 6:06 PM
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    mitiko

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    mitiko Well-Known Member

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    if you can polish is the best , if not use compound then glaze and finally use wax
     
    mitiko, Nov 2, 2008
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  3. Nov 3, 2008 at 10:47 AM
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    monoman

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    monoman Time to get dirty!

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    monoman, Nov 3, 2008
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  4. Nov 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM
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    sputnik767

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    A Porter Cable 7424 polisher and polish. Anyone who is serious about detail should own this machine.
     
    sputnik767, Nov 22, 2008
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  5. Nov 26, 2008 at 7:53 AM
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    Anthony

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    Anthony San Antonio Detailer :)

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    Agreed.

    My fav right now is Optimum PoliSeal... sealant with a light cut polish all in 1 :D
     
    Anthony, Nov 26, 2008
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