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    Controlling pigment removal using Mirror Glaze #7 - 1953 MG

    Comparing before and after While some faded finishes can be revived with a wonder potion in a single afternoon, this 68-year-old "compromised" paint requires lots of potion plus lots of patience... and finesse... and optimism... and rags! Here's what seems to work, keeping in mind that swirls...
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    MG TD whole car

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    Controlling pigment removal using Mirror Glaze #7 - 1953 MG

    Mike & Tom, Just when I'm making steady process... I took a panel outdoors and noticed some streaking that became more apparent after waxing. (Remember that on my car, the fenders, running boards, fuel tank and hood have been removed from the body tub for this project.) This photo shows an...
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    Controlling pigment removal using Mirror Glaze #7 - 1953 MG

    OK, so no surface film. Perhaps more like Fluid Film or Gibbs Brand in that it is wiped off. I see rave reviews online about using on plastics and vinyls. but not so much on oxidized single stage paint. Can you refer me to any success stories. I'm always game for using a product "off label" as...
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    Controlling pigment removal using Mirror Glaze #7 - 1953 MG

    Sounds kind of like Penetrol, which I think may leave a surface film when dry. I'm already into the #7 procedure, but appreciate about learning something new.
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