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    Cloudy paint - can I buff this out? (guitar)

    I’ve messed up all my links! Here’s the update – along with another guitar that I was able to correct for a customer. Before - note hazy reflections of light sources Wet sanding to level scratches... Voila.. Tele: Customer’s axe:
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    Hazy/Cloudy Reflections? How to correct?? (Guitar related)

    Thanks, guys! Haha, Paul! I've got one well on its way to that condition hehe.
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    Hazy/Cloudy Reflections? How to correct?? (Guitar related)

    Wool pad + Ultimate Compound > Softer Wool pad + Ultimate compound > Orange pad + Ultimate Polish > White pad + Wolfgang TSR > Black pad + Wolfgang Finishing Glaze > Ultimate wax = not perfect, but....
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    Hazy/Cloudy Reflections? How to correct?? (Guitar related)

    I planed on having it sprayed a different color - a bit like sapphire blue - anyway. If it all buffs out, then I'll just leave well enough alone. :)
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    Cloudy paint - can I buff this out? (guitar)

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll hit it and update you guys. I'll see if I can test a spot under the neck plate.
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    Hazy/Cloudy Reflections? How to correct?? (Guitar related)

    Hey, guys. I just received this sweet 1993 S540LTD for a good deal and it's in really good condition. The paint, however, appears to have been resprayed or wet sanded, or? How can I correct this to a clearer reflectivity? The paint seems really flat, so not sure wet sanding is required...
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    Cloudy paint - can I buff this out? (guitar)

    Hey, guys. I just received this sweet shredder for a good deal and it's in really good condition. The paint, however, appears to have been resprayed or wet sanded, or? How can I correct this to a clearer reflectivity? The paint seems really flat, so not sure wet sanding is required. Maybe...
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    About to buy - need help

    Yah it's a 3rd gen. Thanks man! Notes taken. Thanks for serving, brother.
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    About to buy - need help

    Gah I ended up getting the GG6 with some SF4500 (P085rd and all the other designations) and some black LC pads. I usually adhere to the "buy it once and be done" approach, but the GG seems like such a good piece of equipment.
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    About to buy - need help

    Thanks, JVS & Bamboo.
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    About to buy - need help

    Cool - will rock the Rupes then. Which type of pad do you recommend for those two polishes? Reckon my car has med/soft paint fromt he looks of things haha. I keep being drawn to the LC Orange or White pads.
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    About to buy - need help

    Hi, all! I have found waters spots and light swirling beneath my LSP. Long story short, but until recently, I had no access to a covered space with adequate lighting for my detailing. I'm about to pull the trigger on a DA for light corrective work and wanted to know a few opinions on...
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    Fk #425

    Good point. Maybe my towel was too dry.
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    Take my Pinnacle Souveran Paste

    An oxymoron of ever there was one. I live and work in Irvine, Ca. There is a new condo complex sprouting up beside mine an the garage I park in at the office..when it's sunny out, you can see loads of dust flying around. My car looks like the exterior needs to be shaved or vacuumed. A poop...
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