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Old 02-01-2009, 04:16 PM
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I was going to get the buffing pads and swirl cutter from Tropicare, But i do not know if i should trust my self i do not want to put swirls in my paint and i want it back to being perfect. Black is hard enough to keep clean and living on a dirt road and all and it being my DD the paint is suffering and i want to give it what it deserves...

If anyone is good with buffing pads or know anygood shop that can detail my paint thats all i need done. I want all the marks out of my Paint and to be perfectly shiny again. You cant tell that there are marks unless you are really close and it usually shines really well but knowing they are they really really bothers me, I am in the lancaster county area and anywhere somewhere close is fine long as it is not 3 hours away, Or even if it is in Hartford CT, or springfield MA since my mom lives up there.
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No body??? My car is in need of it well not really but i guess i need it i am kinda **** about it....
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I'm in Stoughton, MA....it's actually a couple of hours from Springfield. It's too far for you.

It would definetly be a challenge but given the time and a garage I would probably be able to get it 100% perfect but it would be quite expensive.
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http://www.autopia.org/forum/northeast-usa/

There are a few guys on there that do it.
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I do, but I won't be in the "shop" again until I thaw out in the spring If you're willing to purchase the equipment you really shouldn't worry about doing it yourself.
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I plan on buying the stuff from tropi-care in a few weeks to do my car in the spring too.
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mrhzk35404:

assuming i still have my car then, wanna detail my car for me?
looks like i am not too far away from you

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Originally Posted by 98WS6
mrhzk35404:

assuming i still have my car then, wanna detail my car for me?
looks like i am not too far away from you

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Ha Ha Ha. You live over in Valley Crossing right?
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yeah, the first part of it (Springbrook Village).....
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We will have to meet up some time.
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Sounds good..... i am actually going to try and take the car out this sunday for a cruise up to Sonic in Lancaster....
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Worry more so about going through the clearcoat; with common sense and if you take your time your going to be fine. More common sense than anything and if you screw up.....you had it coming.

Dont worry too much about the holograms when you buff with an aggresive compound, an abrasive polish will correct the holorgrams, clean the surface and leave it glossy even before a wax/sealent. Once you get the car 100% all you'll need is a quick wash weekly at most to keep it looking mint.
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Originally Posted by 98WS6
Sounds good..... i am actually going to try and take the car out this sunday for a cruise up to Sonic in Lancaster....
I got a date with a paint brush this weekend.
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PM me if you are still interested in detail work. I have a strong reccomendation for someone in the Wilkes-Barre area.




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