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Old 04-10-2009 | 10:01 PM
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right now my car does not have any swirls so would i still need to use a polish and if so which one?
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 09:09 AM
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just wax it.
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 3.8for the win
right now my car does not have any swirls so would i still need to use a polish and if so which one?
if no swirls right now like steeda said just use a quality wax and seal up that finish
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 02:09 PM
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i bought the Porter Cable 7424 and a few other things today, thanks for the help guys.
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 3.8for the win
i bought the Porter Cable 7424 and a few other things today, thanks for the help guys.
no problem always here to help. i you have any more questions feel free to ask. good luck!
 
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Old 04-16-2009 | 07:34 PM
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i got all my stuff today so tomorrow im planing on trying it out on the Oldsmobile.lol

i was just wondering the order every thing is done in?

1.wash
2.clay
3.polish
4.wax

if im wrong let me know.
 
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Old 04-16-2009 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 3.8for the win
i got all my stuff today so tomorrow im planing on trying it out on the Oldsmobile.lol

i was just wondering the order every thing is done in?

1.wash
2.clay
3.polish
4.wax

if im wrong let me know.
Pretty much, but..

1. Wash
2. Clay
3. Quick wash
4. Swirl remover (if you need it)
4a. Polish
5. Wax

 
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Old 04-16-2009 | 08:29 PM
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Removing swirls ~ polishing

And you don't need to wash after claybarring
 
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Old 04-16-2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PColav6
Removing swirls ~ polishing

And you don't need to wash after claybarring
  1. Wash
  2. Clay
  3. WASH or just rinse(if you use a lubricant for the clay and not just water than you should wash it afterwards)
  4. Polish
  5. Wax
 
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Old 04-17-2009 | 05:13 PM
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thanks every one, i worked on the Oldsmobile and it worked out great all the swirls are gone and it looks great.

it still needs wax, im doing that tomarrow.
 
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Old 04-17-2009 | 06:27 PM
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nice
 
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