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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Yeasterday I was on my way to my parents house when I ran across one of those guys who like to ride the turn lane untill it ends then try to cut as many people off as he can. Well, turns out he didnt have an openeing and decided to come to a complete stop on a HWY59 exit ramp while I am coming up on him at 45-50mph. I swerved and missed him but nailed one of those orange cylinders at the same time. I had some nasty scrapes on my front right fender but managed to clean them up pretty well with a clay bar and my PC (intensive polish, final polish, wax) but there are still some areas that need work. Anybody know anybody good with wetsanding/compounding? I would try myself but dont wanna **** it all up.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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I was told by a car painter that you really cant wet sand these newer cars due to the clear coat being really thin.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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I got some really good 3M Buffing stuff and a buffer if you wanna swing by the house and give it a shop. I also know several bodyshops on a personal level, just PM me if your interested!
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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I got some really good 3M Buffing stuff and a buffer if you wanna swing by the house and give it a shop. I also know several bodyshops on a personal level, just PM me if your interested!
Cool ill hit you up after the holidays. I am very knowlagable with porter cables/polishes/waxes but when it comes to actually sanding and compounding I always stayed away from that. I have seen worse scuffs taken care of with sandpaper and compound over at www.autopia.org but Im not sure if any local people have those skills.
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I know a guy that buffs real well, dont know a price b/c dont know the damage.


Well, just PM me after xmas
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