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Next level surface prep

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by dgc1, Apr 29, 2018.

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Apr 29, 2018 at 7:36 AM

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Wanting to use a surface prep other than claying. Is the Next level surface prep a good one to use? Like to get something to save some time.

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Yes it's a good one!

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CarPro eraser is also very good from what i've seen.

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I think he meant a clay-alternative. Like nanoskin "synthetic clay". It's a rubber coated towel. They work very well for 95% of above surface bonded contamination.

The eagle one mitt is a good one.

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