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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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First up was the Vette.

Washed with Auto Magic EZ suds
Clayed
Washed
First level was with Auto Magic XP Compound with yellow pad (PC setting 5)
Second level was with Auto Magic BC-2 with white pad (PC setting 5.5)
Waxed with Auto Magic Wet Wax by hand
Tires, fender wells and trim dressed with Auto Magic Dressing



























Thanks for looking
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u got skillz dawg...

no but seriously.. awesome work as always..and if u ever plan on coming to southwest FL let me know..ha
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Great work once again Dustin!!
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damn thats clean. and a sick vette.
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you gotta love the look of basically brand new paint...amazing

damn i want a vette...
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Looks good.

Just an FYI, though. You don't have to wash after the clay if you are going to polish.
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that red looks great, nice work
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Keep up the good work.
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Looks good.

Just an FYI, though. You don't have to wash after the clay if you are going to polish.
Thanks...I've always done that. I guess it's just habit now
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