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Old 07-04-2006, 12:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Best polish?

Well usually I always used the polish I had left over from my previous job as a auto detailer..but I finally have run out

What are some good polish's that are fair in price?
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Old 07-04-2006, 01:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Are you using a machine or doing it by hand?
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Old 07-04-2006, 03:41 PM   #3 (permalink)
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hmm i just use turtle brand polish. its cheap and works well.
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do you have heavy swirling or oxidation?
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Old 07-04-2006, 05:12 PM   #5 (permalink)
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using a buffer. Most cars I do are fairly new, so the paint is in good shape (parents 97 I30/98 Audi) etc
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What kind of buffer - rotary, PC, cheap orbital buffer?
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Old 07-06-2006, 12:08 PM   #7 (permalink)
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What's a good polish for using by hand, something that will bring back the shine (trunk is turning pink!).
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i use LIQUID GLASS right now by hand. Works great...
Going to try Zaino next.
Colin....what kinda stuff did you use at the detail shop?
Also...if any of you have a Strauss near ya....time to stock up on some oil/detailing stuff/ramps/etc.
http://www.straussauto.com/sdaCoupons.shtml
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What do u guys use to polish your wheels?
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What's a good polish for using by hand, something that will bring back the shine (trunk is turning pink!).
Go with the 3-step line from Mothers or Meguiar's.
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What do u guys use to polish your wheels?
I like using the Klasse Twins (AIO and SG).
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liquid glass here also, been using it for around ten yrs
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Go with the 3-step line from Mothers or Meguiar's.
if that doesn't work, I use scratchX to bring the red out of my plastic pieces that turn pink... i go between that and some paint cleaner and it gets bright red..
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if that doesn't work, I use scratchX to bring the red out of my plastic pieces that turn pink... i go between that and some paint cleaner and it gets bright red..
Great suggestion as well.
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