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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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hey guys i purchased my car bout 3 weeks ago and it has a few scratches and a lot of swirl marks. i was wondering what products you recomend to fix them and where i can purchase them. and also best application methods. also my windows have been stained with acid rain and could use some suggestions on how to get rid of it.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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*I* would suggest investing in a Porter Cable random orbital polisher (7424 or 7336), along with some foam pads, and some nice polishes. This machine is completely safe and will make a huge difference over trying to do something by hand.

I use Menzerna and Poorboy's products with great success.

There's lots of information on this site via search, and another invaluable resource is www.autopia.org
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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If you look at the stickey at the top of the page, you will see a faq about the porter cable.

Read it, then go to autopia. com

Just recovered my nose with it, after a Chicago winter.

Thought I was needing a repaint.

Then naturally, look for Zaino... after Menzerna or 3M swirl remover.

Or You could just search!
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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LOL

ZaneO beat me to it
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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thanks guys i know im gonna have to have my bumper repainter somegirl backed into it is it possiple to remove spiderwebbing
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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If the paint is cracked, there isn't much you can do about it.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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ok thanks guys this helped me a lot
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Remember that time is the most important aspect to achieving a desirable finish. I know I have spent countless hours detailing my car...and I still am not satisfied.
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Originally Posted by 02transhawk
I know I have spent countless hours detailing my car...and I still am not satisfied.
Amen to that!


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