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[Knight3179]

Doesn't really work for dulled paint,

[omegod]

I take mine down to the car wash and hand it over to one of the immigrants.

How very generous of you Pete, easier to polish it than give it away though

[Mr Skrunts]

Just to add.

never start with a coarse cutting paste, easier to do a test with fine and go coarse than start coarse and find it's too harsh.

be carefull using a buffer near plastics and rubber.

Be very carefull near the edges of the body work are like the edge of the boot lid, as the pressure you apply on a flat surfure wiill be greatfully amplified on the boot edge

Why, because t-cut and cutting compond are actually taking paint off your car.

[Knight3179]

hence why i use foam rubbing compound, easier to use with a polisher, G3 is good too,but must be kept constantly wet or will burn the paint
And is no good for lacquered mettallics

[cem_devecioglu]

hence why i use foam rubbing compound, easier to use with a polisher, G3 is good too,but must be kept constantly wet or will burn the paint
And is no good for lacquered mettallics

for laquered metalics you need to constantly move the head (not fast) not burn the paint..

another important subject is minor scratches..  if its a bit deep you can use 2000 grid sand paper with soapy water but if you are sure of your paint thickness..  keep in mind even a scratch of 0.1mm depth is very deep and too risky for a beginner..

ps : plastic parts must be covered with paper bands..

Hitachi ( I use) , Bosch are good brands but not cheap though..

[Knight3179]

aye scratches showing metal are pointless and touching in is the best you can do on a budget, if you polish your car alot you can bet your paint is very thin, Be aware of past repairs to, as if not done professionally paint will be alot thinner than stock,
A magnet over suspect spots will tell you if you have a nice lump of filler underneath

[tidla]

I take mine down to the car wash and hand it over to one of the immigrants.

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is that a good idea!!