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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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i used a medium rubbing compound on my roof today and it looks like a rust color paint is coming through the paint...its doesnt look like the paint or clear is thin...you can only see it in the right sun light. What in the world?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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do you have any pics so we can help you out better?
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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rubbing compound is not meant to be used all by itself its to abrassive gotta use a finishing compound or a good wax afterward the rusty paint look'n stuff could just be some compound or fine scratches left
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rubbing compound is not meant to be used all by itself its to abrassive gotta use a finishing compound or a good wax afterward the rusty paint look'n stuff could just be some compound or fine scratches left
well i used a cleaner wax, cause polish doesn't work good enough. Then i finished off with a gold wax. I see if its still there tomorrow and if so i will take pics.
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