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06-25-2007, 01:42 AM | #19 | |
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Having said that, using clay and polish are steps which safely cleanse the clear coat of imperfections for the last step product - a sealant or wax (or both). A product like scratch-x will address sratches and minor imperfections as well. It is a product which is used where a rotary or PC will not go to remove swirls - and it does just that - remove swirls. NXT and other cleaner waxes work well to 'fill' in minor imperfections as noted in the BMW pictures. Different problems require different approaches but don't rule out the use of clay and polish as one of them. They are part of a good finish regime and work quite well for the inexperienced of us. Just remember to use lubricant or really soapy water, rub softly with the clay and rub really hard with the polish.
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06-25-2007, 01:45 AM | #20 |
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Yep... or do the same thing by hand if one doesn't have a PC... Superfine sandpaper is a last resort, followed by scratch-x and or a good polish and finished with sealant. #21 and NXT are killer for this. I've had to do it and it works.
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And by superfine, it's not 800!! 2000 is more like it! Just so people don't go stripping their paint!
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06-25-2007, 08:59 AM | #22 | |
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Yep, 2000 it is, and with water (wet sanding), followed by a swirl remover to get rid of the sanding marks. All of this really isn't that hard. It just requires patience and care. Rushing or using the wrong product is the real culprit. Swirls require patience to remove by hand but it is entirely doable.
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