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Thanks! That is probably the most stunning transformation I have ever attempted. There's no more etching in that chrome. Originally I had bypassed the thought of even TRYING to buff it out, even though I knew it looked bad. But one day I just kind of, stumbled upon the idea, if you will. Was speechless! 
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From: Fairfax, VA
Originally posted by bryanfeelsgood
Wow, I was looking at the first picture, then scrolled down to the second one... and I was thinking "now, why the hell did he take a picture of his fern... OHHH!!!"
Nice work.
Wow, I was looking at the first picture, then scrolled down to the second one... and I was thinking "now, why the hell did he take a picture of his fern... OHHH!!!"
Nice work.
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From: Fairfax, VA
Originally posted by RockPick
You see, swirls are microscopic scratches in the paint. More than likely, your swirls were caused by excessive wiping to remove the product from your paint. Further, odds are that it may have been a monster to remove because it was applied too thick.
You see, swirls are microscopic scratches in the paint. More than likely, your swirls were caused by excessive wiping to remove the product from your paint. Further, odds are that it may have been a monster to remove because it was applied too thick.
The old school mentality that states:"Lay it on thick, and it will leave more protection behind" is to blame. More is better doesn't work here.
Hard cake waxes have always been the best for protecting a cars finish. Problem is, everybody wants to lay it on so thick, it's a B to remove. Hence, the spit shine.
The wax won't come off using the typical wax off technique. Breathe on it to haze, or "spit", and it comes off with no problem. Why? The wax is re-hydrated, and therefore, much easier to work off.
Compare it to a blob of toothpaste that drops into the sink while brushing your teeth. Try wiping it off when it dries. Now try wiping after getting it wet. Much easier now ,huh? Same goes for hard cake, as well as other wax types.
Two things can make the removal process much less of a chore: Apply super thin coats. Any more than needed will just be removed with a towel. On heavily applied coats, keep a spray bottle of water handy. Spritz it once or twice, wipe, and you should be done.
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Looks freaking awsome !
Originally Posted by Ford Lariat
kbldawg, do you have pics of the area yet? I know it's been like 2 months, but?
I'll see about borrowing my mother-in-law's camera soon.