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Old May 12, 2001 | 04:55 PM
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I just got my car painted over again..and the guy who painted it said to come back in a week to get it buffered..is there a way i can do this myslef?cause it sounds like an easy job..peace
Old May 12, 2001 | 05:19 PM
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http://turtlewax.com/products/pages/t-230.htm

First, you use this product on your freshly painted surface. This will smooth out the unevenness of your paint. Instructions is on the product, but DO NOT use this product in a circular motion.

After this, you clean your car with a dry clean cloth to remove any of the turtle wax prodcuts. After you used the products above, simply use Zaino's wax and apply at least 5 layers on it before driving the car on the street. Use this wax in a circular motion.
Old May 12, 2001 | 07:40 PM
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You really ought to leave this up to a professional. A fresh paint job will still be soft. If you don't know what you are doing you could do a lot of harm. How much is he going to charge you to buff it out? If it is less than $100, let him do it.
Old May 12, 2001 | 07:44 PM
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im gonna let the guy do it then..hes charging me nothing..thanks guys..peace
Old May 12, 2001 | 09:08 PM
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wax it in about 3-4 weeks
Old May 13, 2001 | 11:50 AM
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Nope. He's going to color-sand it. After its cured (usually about 24-48 hours MAX), use 1600 grit sandpaper over new painted surfaces just lightly, then he will go ver the areas with a buffer, using light compound, then maybe some swirl-remover, butter wax to protect the area he polished (it won't be protected if he doesn't.

Then you can wax it all you want.
Old May 13, 2001 | 11:58 AM
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wow what a debate..lol..the guy just told me that he's gonna buffer it and i have to leave it at the body shop for 2-3 days..damn so long..and im not gettin bufferd until i come back from vacation in about 2 weeks..peace
Old May 13, 2001 | 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by Murphy_TX_Mike
What kind of buffer is it?
Is it a Last In First Out (LIFO) or
First In First Out (FIFO) buffer. Are you using this buffer in memory allocation?

Oh sorry, you meant buff the car, my mistake.
you are an electrical engineer, right?
Old May 13, 2001 | 09:40 PM
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LIFO and FIFO?? sounds like he's a accountant or someone who does inventory.

Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE


you are an electrical engineer, right?
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