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    First attempt with SS red, wax not going on well?

    Thanks everyone! I finally purchased a DA (no flaming, I bought the Harbor Freight one, and pads...:dunno:) I used Megs UC with a HF blue pad, then hand applied #7, then Megs #26 (went on much easier this time. I think the paint was trying to soak it up last time). I will have to do it all...
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    First attempt with SS red, wax not going on well?

    Thanks! This is my first time with SS paint and was unsure how a hand applied abrasive would turn out. I did a test spot on top (by hand) with some Meg's Ultimate Polish, and there was improvement. I have some UC that I will try out when I get my DA. Thanks! As for this go 'round, I'm out...
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    First attempt with SS red, wax not going on well?

    Thanks! The last picture shows the swirls that were being left by my wax application.
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    First attempt with SS red, wax not going on well?

    I will dispose of that bottle of wax and get some new stuff before my next stage. I did switch to a MF towel and didn't see any difference. Got it all on finally. I can see that I didn't remove all of the oxidation, but at least I got some moisture back in the paint. Once I procure a DA...
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    First attempt with SS red, wax not going on well?

    Thanks for the quick reply! I will post my process below. I'm using terry towels. I have had this wax for a couple of years actually. It 'seems' OK, however it does say something about not allowing it to freeze. Are there any specific symptoms to look for? I washed the vehicle. I didn't...
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    First attempt with SS red, wax not going on well?

    First post! EDIT: apparently I need to figure out how to insert pics, so the attachments should be in order. 96 Cardinal Red 4runner. Here's before: Here's where I'm at now after following Mike's SS paint restore article using 2 coats of Megs #7: So, I know it will need more correction...
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