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    Paint coming off when hand applying compound?

    Not disagreeing, just trying to make things better as I currently cannot afford a paint job. Besides the whole car cost around $3000 so I am really just looking to make things as best as I can right now.
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    Paint coming off when hand applying compound?

    Well I am experiencing clearcoat failure in other parts of the car, but I thought that was contained to where I could see it. Here are some pics of the failures http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wet-sanding-cutting-buffing/77347-need-diagnoses-prescription.html Note that I was not polishing...
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    Paint coming off when hand applying compound?

    My car is old - 1999 and had tons of small scratches oxidation, etc.. so got a strong compound Meguiars Ultimate cut. When I applied it with my microfiber towel, I noticed my towel getting black from the paint. I hadn't expected that - shouldn't it just work on the clearcoat - I don't think it...
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    Need diagnoses and prescription!

    Meguiar's Brilliant Solutions Paint Restoration Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive Is this my best option?
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    Need diagnoses and prescription!

    Not disagreeing with the diagnoses, just want to know what to get for the car in case I choose to live with a partial clearcoat failure.
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    Need diagnoses and prescription!

    Ok so I decided I don't want to risk my car at Maaco. I'd rather just polish it up as best as I can to minimize the flaws. Whats the best polishes and applicators to buy? How many do I need - Is just an abrasive polisher like Ultimate compound enough? Or is there any additional applications...
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    Need diagnoses and prescription!

    Hi all, I just bought this 99 es 300 last week. The body is basically excellent shape but the paint is a different story. It is peeling in numerous places. What is happening to it? Is this clearcoat failure? My budget to improve the paint is around 300-400$. I have very little knowledge of...
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