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Old 10-06-2000, 07:34 AM
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Just bought the 1993. What should i use to make it look Niiice again. Should I just start waxing, or is there some crazy formula for restoring show room shine?

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Old 10-06-2000, 07:43 AM
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Answer to restoring paint

If you have access to a buffer use a light compound, and then follow with a good wax. I own my own detailing business and we use a yellow pad on the buffer and film cleaer for the compound. The good part about this set-up is that it does not leave swirl marks, even on dark colors. Follow with a good wax and it will look good as new.
 
Old 10-06-2000, 11:58 AM
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Re: Answer to restoring paint

Absolutely. I owned a detailing business and used the same method with a product from Car Brite called "Phaze Glaze" it worked well. If you have scratches and paint fading, you may want the light compound as Leprechaun suggested. Follow with a good Carnauba wax and you're set.

BTW, looks like you have a helluva system in there Leprechaun.

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If you have access to a buffer use a light compound, and then follow with a good wax. I own my own detailing business and we use a yellow pad on the buffer and film cleaer for the compound. The good part about this set-up is that it does not leave swirl marks, even on dark colors. Follow with a good wax and it will look good as new.
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Old 11-02-2000, 08:43 PM
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Just Polish it man! I did it to mine and it cost me about $250...looks as good as new!
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Old 11-02-2000, 09:04 PM
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Mgwires makes a 3 step wax with 2 polishing steps. after those three steps i used a buffer with mgwires gold class. My car glows man. only thing is it's black and PEOPLE GET FINGER PRINTS ON IT!!!!! I HATE THAT
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Old 11-02-2000, 10:10 PM
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hmm..how do I get rid of swirls?
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