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Old May 19, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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So I went at the car with a 7424, the Menzerna twins (both with orange power pads,) glaze (white pad,) and FMJ (microfinger finishing pad.) I had been using Zaino previously. Cranked the PC to 6 twice when using the Intensive to work on a couple annoying swirls, but other than that, about 3.5-4 was all that was necessary.

As for the FMJ, it's great stuff. I'd recommend it to anyone. It applies easily (a small amount goes a long way, just like Zaino,) goes off even easier than it goes on, is slick/slippery as hell, very reflective, and beads excellently. Took less than an ounce to do my whole car (yes, with the pad.) I haven't been able to see how it compares against the Zaino in the sun (it's been overcast and crappy here all day,) but I'm sure it'll look better. Basically, it does everything you'd want a sealant to do. We'll see about longetivity, but if properautocare.com is right, it should last as long as Blackfire or Zaino.

I've got a few pictures, but the quality is bad, they didn't focus very well, they were taken in a garage, no light (told you about the weather earlier,) etc etc etc. They don't really do it justice. These two were to compare the shine of the dark tinted T-tops and rear window and the paint (you may have to copy and paste the URLs into your browser, the server they're on doesn't allow linking. Right click, hit copy shortcut, then paste.)

(EDIT: If you go here: http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/anythin...i?msgid=537617 you'll be able to see all of them in one topic.)

http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...compare_sm.jpg
http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...agedoor_sm.jpg

A couple straight on shots. These would be like a mirror with some light.

http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...rfender_sm.jpg
http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...fender2_sm.jpg

And all the rest:

http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...reflect_sm.jpg
http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...na/hood_sm.jpg
http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...ackside_sm.jpg
http://www.fbody.com/members/assbree...ackside_sm.jpg

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Old May 19, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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DAMN! That looks insane! Nice job for sure!
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Old May 20, 2004 | 07:51 AM
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I can't get to any of the pics - just takes me to an "fbody.com" blank page.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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lookin good what part of connecticut do you live in?
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Old May 20, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperBuick
I can't get to any of the pics - just takes me to an "fbody.com" blank page.

Cut and paste into a new browser window.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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I live in Pawcatuck.

SuperBuick, I noted it in the first post...you can't click on them, you have to copy and paste the address into your browser. Here's a topic with a lot more pictures (not the same ones as before.)

http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/anythin...i?msgid=538351
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Old May 20, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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yeah its not the clicking i have the issue with - I can't even cut and paste....they apear like a half a link with .... in the middle and then the rest of the link, but when i copy the link and paste it still doesnt work. wierd. I'm not computer illiterate or anything (i work in It), just can't get them to copy correctly - no worries because the forum link you sent works.

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Old May 20, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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Wow - certainly makes me feel good for reccomending those products

Tom
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Old May 20, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperBuick
yeah its not the clicking i have the issue with - I can't even cut and paste....they apear like a half a link with .... in the middle and then the rest of the link, but when i copy the link and paste it still doesnt work. wierd. I'm not computer illiterate or anything (i work in It), just can't get them to copy correctly - no worries because the forum link you sent works.

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Are you right clicking and hitting "copy shortcut?" Either way, you saw the second ones so no big problem.
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