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acrbill · 11-29-2006, 03:27 PM

With the upcoming snow that we are expecting I decided to get some wax on my 2 day old Polar white HB. I broke out the mothers sealer/glaze and carnuba.

After a thorough wash with Meguires gold class I noticed that I got the "special" paint job. I found that the front bumper had all sorts of metallic contaminants that made their way into the clear coat, and began to create millions of tiny rust spots. Thank God I had a chuck of clay bar left. It took me 2 hours to get all the crap out of the clear coat. I gave it another quick wash and applied the glaze and wax. I sure am glad I did because it is going to rail all day today.

I am hoping we get at least one warm day in the middle of winter so I can get another coat of wax on it.

Detailing a white car does nothing for the ego. No matter how well you polish it, it will never have the stunning effect of a darker color.

It does make finding contaminants easy though.

Here she is in all her polished glory.

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11-29-2006, 03:27 PM	#11
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	With the upcoming snow that we are expecting I decided to get some wax on my 2 day old Polar white HB. I broke out the mothers sealer/glaze and carnuba. After a thorough wash with Meguires gold class I noticed that I got the "special" paint job. I found that the front bumper had all sorts of metallic contaminants that made their way into the clear coat, and began to create millions of tiny rust spots. Thank God I had a chuck of clay bar left. It took me 2 hours to get all the crap out of the clear coat. I gave it another quick wash and applied the glaze and wax. I sure am glad I did because it is going to rail all day today. I am hoping we get at least one warm day in the middle of winter so I can get another coat of wax on it. Detailing a white car does nothing for the ego. No matter how well you polish it, it will never have the stunning effect of a darker color. It does make finding contaminants easy though. Here she is in all her polished glory.