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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Do you polish before wax
Till now I always use to polish car and then apply wax. After reading all the posts here I am wondering if its the correct way, or If I should apply polish after wax?
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Never mind, found it in stickies, polish before wax
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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whats your polishing technique?

Thats always been my weakpoint. I use Turtle Compound Polish, but im not sure how much to use, how damp the towel should be, how long i should rub one area, pressure, Etc...
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by shadyonedeath
whats your polishing technique?

Thats always been my weakpoint. I use Turtle Compound Polish, but im not sure how much to use, how damp the towel should be, how long i should rub one area, pressure, Etc...
PC random orbital buffer FTW!

Just go to Meguiars website to learn the basics on how to use it
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Adams Has a really good video of how to detail your car.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/videos/
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Makita 9227C


FTMFW!
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Makita 9227C


FTMFW!

thats what i use! its awesome, pricey though. what speed do you normally have yours on?
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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the porter cable > ****
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