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Old 03-23-2008, 01:47 AM
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Fun Weekend - 56K beware

Did a few things this weekend.

Started off with my lady's sister's BMW. It didn't need much of anything. I ended up doing this:

Wash
Clay
Pro Polish on White
EX-P on Blue
Collinite 845

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Old 03-23-2008, 01:48 AM
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Next, I borrowed my lady's brother's Yamaha. Just a simple wash and wax. It was pretty nasty. Yes, the front and rear fairings are flat black, while the tank is glossy (it was in a wreck.)



To finish off my night, I restored some headlights on my friend's Lincoln LS. He was very pleased.

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Old 03-23-2008, 01:50 AM
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Nice!!!

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Old 03-23-2008, 01:50 AM
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Nice job. I worked on installing a cam syncronizer in the SC to only have it not start when I was done.
 
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Good chit man.........
 
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What were the products used on the headlights?
 
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Old 03-23-2008, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cufootn
What were the products used on the headlights?
First wet-sanded with 800 grit sandpaper
Then wet-sanded with 2000 grit sandpaper
Followed that with #85 on a 3" wool pad
Followed by Plast-X on a 3" foam pad
 
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Old 03-23-2008, 02:33 PM
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I used plast-x on my fog lights by itself and i was amazed at the difference.
 
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Old 03-23-2008, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cufootn
I used plast-x on my fog lights by itself and i was amazed at the difference.
Yeah it works great for getting rid of bird poo, road grime, light oxidation, etc.
 
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lookin' good bro! You had some time on ya hands!
 



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