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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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The little things....

Ya know the wonderious feeling you get when you 1st look at your car after a fresh coat of wax & serious detail... I got that feeling last night and just though I'd share it with yall... Not to get all lovey dovey but "I <3 MY IROC" haha... I wonder if I did that right...
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Re: The little things....

The only thing better is getting the feeling on a hot summer evening and hitting the streets cruising for a few hours.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Re: The little things....

i know the feeling. after i wash the car and its sitting out in the sun, just looks gorgeous...only problem is the white is blinding in the sun
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Re: The little things....

This is the 1st wax job since the paint job... I need a buffer lol
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Re: The little things....

I have been using the nano wax on mine even though it is a WIP. I have a little 115 volt 6" buffer from Sears works good for me.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Re: The little things....

Originally Posted by ATCFLYBOY02
This is the 1st wax job since the paint job... I need a buffer lol

if you get a buffer , get a small 5-6" one hand use . much better than the big 2 handed ones . (i've used both) do not apply pressure , let the tool work for you . i spend the large part of a day when i do mine . then spend some time patting myself on the back with a couple of brews . then take and drive the car like it is meant to be driven . ain't no fun unless you can drive it (i hate trailer queens) . good luck .
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Re: The little things....

Yes Sir I have always been afraid of burning the paint with them monster buffers.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Re: The little things....

If youre scared of burning the paint do not, i mean DO NOT use a wool pad. Especially on black paint, working in the auto detail business I've seen many people put swirls in the paint with a wool pad.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Re: The little things....

Originally Posted by 1987_sportcoupe
If youre scared of burning the paint do not, i mean DO NOT use a wool pad. Especially on black paint, working in the auto detail business I've seen many people put swirls in the paint with a wool pad.

I concur. I'm no pro and I use a rotary buffer with the foam pads. Much more forgiving. But, I've seen this 6 inch orbital on autogeeks site that I want. Looks way easier and way safer for a novice like myself.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Re: The little things....

Novice is what I am have the 6" with cotton pads is cotton OK?
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Re: The little things....

Get yourself some professioal products, they will blow you away compared to the commercial stuff they sell at parts stores. Try Chemical Guys, they have some awesome products
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