Clay bar/paint restoration ???

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Old 02-25-2009, 09:43 AM
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^^^Already did. Thanks!
 
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Old 02-26-2009, 10:54 PM
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{UPDATE}

I have been able to go back over the hood on my truck with the same Meguiar's White clay bar with a ton more effort. FINALLY after the 3rd time claying it, I have it baby azz smooth! Very proud of myself! I will have it finished and waxed hopefully by the end of the weekend! Keep and eye out for finished pictures!
 
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Old 02-27-2009, 11:01 AM
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If you are working by hand with OTC products, I'd use either Megs Deep Crystal Step 1 or Megs ColorX next. That should get it ready for wax, I'd use Megs NXT 2.0 for that.
 
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We need direct sun pictures to really appreciate your work.
 
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I will have a Dewalt high speed buffer in possession this weekend...so it may take me a few days to get this just perfect...also its raining here and not looking like the weekend will be a "detailing" weekend. I have completed the clay bar on the entire front clip(hood, fenders and bumper) on my truck as well as the tailgate and rear bumper. I may be going to a buddies house tomorrow that has a nice sized garage to stash it in and do the rest of the claying...At any rate, pics will be posted on a BEAUTIFUL sunny day...I know the trick to making photos of vehicles pop!
 
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I hope you have some experience with a rotary buffer. You can do more harm than good with one. What are you using for pads? What polishes?
 
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Old 02-27-2009, 02:58 PM
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I hope you have some experience with a rotary buffer. You can do more harm than good with one. What are you using for pads? What polishes?
Agreed. Is that DeWalt DA?
 
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Old 02-27-2009, 05:00 PM
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Im not sure what buffer i will have. I will have a buddy with experience there with me. I am not sure at this point what products I will be using.
 
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Talking OK....All Cleaned up!

After 15hours, 3 clay bars, and many days with sore arms, here is my 04 FX4 Clean! I ended up not using the buffer. I just didn't trust myself with it. At any rate, here are the pictures. I did not take any pictures up close, but may at some point once the truck has been professionally buffed. Let me know what you guys think!









 



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