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Tiny Scratches EVERYWHERE

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by PVT Pablo, Mar 19, 2013.

  1. Mar 28, 2013 at 3:39 AM
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    95SLE

    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    Take your time when correcting the paint. When polished, sealed and waxed no other color has more shine and depth than black. Red and dark green are right in there as well.

    White will mask some of the imperfections due to the transmitted reflection back to the human eye but no one will say "look at the shine on that white car". So hard to make white POP.
     
  2. Mar 28, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    What kind of buffer would you all recommend? I have a 8" one I bought at Walmart for about $30. It works fine for laying wax but should I use another kind for a good polish?

    Is it wash, polish, wax or wash, wax, polish? Never done the polish before really.
     
  3. Mar 28, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    Dark_Taco

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    Porter cable DA polisher. ^^^^^
     
  4. Mar 28, 2013 at 1:06 PM
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    Gooch

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    Wipe clean or wash
    Polish
    Wipe clean or wash
    Wax / Sealant
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  5. Mar 28, 2013 at 2:00 PM
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    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    X2

    It is a nice inexpensive buffer that will not break the bank.
     
  6. Mar 29, 2013 at 6:18 AM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Gotcha..in the meantime is it ok to use the one I have though? Kind of stuck for $$ unfortunately
     
  7. Mar 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM
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    The $30 one from Walmart will not do the job....I started with the same thing before I discovered Autogeek and Adam's Polishes.
     
  8. Mar 29, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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    I'd like to clear up my paint too. Mine is pinstriped and scratched like effing crazy.
     
  9. Mar 29, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Gotcha..thanks for the help, good sir. Put the DA on my wish list for my anniversary is my move :)
     
  10. Mar 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    Agreed! Do this every 6 months. The results are amazing. Be ready to set aside most of your day though. Also, having plenty of beer on hand helps too...
     
  11. Mar 31, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    JNome Made in Maine.... Yessah bub!

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    OP, can't echo enough how well clay bar works.... gonna do mine friday afternoon and wax saturday
     
  12. Apr 5, 2013 at 6:16 PM
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    If you have someone correct it and not just slap some silicone filler on, it will not have to be done again if properly maintained.
     

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