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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Chaman, you're car looks killer. I wouldn't change a thing on it. Very nice man.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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What is liquid glass? Is it a polishing compound?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Looks really good, how much time do you have in just the buff/polish?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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What is liquid glass? Is it a polishing compound?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Looks really good, how much time do you have in just the buff/polish?
Maybe 2 hours give or take a few minutes.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Ive seen it at autozone i think. What pads did you use and what type of rotary? What brand?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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I used the Porter Cable variable speed rotary and 6.5 foam pads from Lake Country. First the orange pad, then the white (for rubbing), finishing with the black pad for the Liquid Glass.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Oh my god, this stuff was in my Dad's garage with our 73 Camaro. The container looked ancient! I wanna give it a try now.

Car looks great as always man, can't wait to get out of this stupid winter so I can sit outside and clean my car for 5 hours at a time.
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I do not use this stuff, but I do use a polish and never any wax on my vehicles. Polish does seem to last pretty well to give a great shine and some protection,....as long as it's a good polish. I notice this stuff contains no wax as well. Pretty neat.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Why dont you wax your car or use paint selant?
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Garage floor looks great!.......oh the car..lol looks good man..i need to upgrade to a PC...hand polishing isnt cuttng it anymore...whats the process for the 3m compound..ive got a bottle but not sure if theres a mild version your supoosed to use?
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Garage floor looks great!.......oh the car..lol looks good man..i need to upgrade to a PC...hand polishing isnt cuttng it anymore...whats the process for the 3m compound..ive got a bottle but not sure if theres a mild version your supoosed to use?
No real science behind it. I used 3M Rubbing compound, liquid not paste. I started with the orange pad doing a 2x2 feet area at a time. After one complete pass over the car I followed with the white pad. The 2 more times with the Liquid Glass. Will end this weekend with a final Meguiars Ultimate Wax coat or two.
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Have you ever tried mcguiers #7 show car glaze and mcguiars #20 polymer sealant? It last a long time and shines very well on a car with good paint
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Have you ever tried mcguiers #7 show car glaze and mcguiars #20 polymer sealant? It last a long time and shines very well on a car with good paint
I think I tried the glaze but never the sealant. I like almost all Meguiars products BTW. The only one I found a bit weak was the metal polish.
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Looks real good chaman.
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