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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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ok, ive noticed that i have a lot of scratches on my car and some swirl marks. I would like to know the best steps i need to take to get rid of this. I really need to do a ***** out job of detailing my car. Any help is appreciated. TIA
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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See the porter cable thread that's stickied at the top. That'd probably be your best bet to get rid of some of the swirls and stuff. A good random orbital buffer with a quality polish like Menzerna's Intensive Polish II.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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http://www.autopia.org/

Read read read......Lots and lots of material there

but to answer you in short....porter cable 7336 or 7224 (SAME MACHINE) with a good set of pads and polishes and you'll be able to remove most swirl marks and some scratches

Where in Bergen County?
I'm in Paramus, but just moved here from Cliffside Park
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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This is a great article on the subject:
http://www.properautocare.com/remscratwitp.html

I don't suppose either of you are familiar with a group called the Cadets of Bergen County?


-Mike
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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i was born in hackensack. My grandma lives there still on prospect ave. and my uncle and aunt live in park ridge.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Light compounding and a good orbital buffing should do the trick...
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