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Dull spots around door handles and tailgate latch.

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Boco10, May 3, 2022.

  1. May 3, 2022 at 6:58 PM
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    Boco10

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    Black 2014. Looks like I am off this weekend and want to do some maintenance and cleaning. Normally I just wash and clay bar with wax by hand. What should I do for the dull spots (handprints) and the staining under my antenna?
     
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  2. May 3, 2022 at 10:49 PM
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    If it's dull, you definitely need to use a polish. After that, apply the wax to keep it that way.
     
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  3. May 4, 2022 at 5:59 PM
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    Post up some pics of said dull spots
     
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  4. May 4, 2022 at 6:31 PM
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    Will do. It is calling for sunny skies tomorrow and I should be done work by noon.
     
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