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    New car prep

    Damn. That looks awesome! Thanks for the tips. Time to go to work! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New car prep

    Just brought home a new 2019 Subaru Outback Touring model. What’s the best advice to start with on brand new paint? Straight to clay bar? Or...? The color is cinnamon brown with brown leather interior. Mike Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Question: how to machine polish sculpted body panels?

    Perfect. Thanks guys. I have a stack of 4" CCS pads on order to knock out the hood. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Question: how to machine polish sculpted body panels?

    I sure will. How about working around decals? This truck has a big, square decal on the bed. Should it be taped off? Should the edges be avoided so as not to create "wax lines"? Note the brown tires...that will be fixed soon![emoji16] Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Question: how to machine polish sculpted body panels?

    That is exactly plan. I'm good at following direcrions...[emoji6] Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Question: how to machine polish sculpted body panels?

    Sheesh....no kidding. :) Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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    Question: how to machine polish sculpted body panels?

    Wow....great responses, guys, thanks! What's on order you say? Here goes: 1) Porter Cable DA starter kit with many of the Lake Country pads AND both a 5" and 3.5" backing plates. It also includes pad cleaner and conditioner. 2) McKee's 360 all in one 3) Blackfire blackice sealant wax 4)...
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    Question: how to machine polish sculpted body panels?

    I'm new to machine polishing, well polishing in general, and would like to know what is the best technique for using the Porter Cable DA polisher for sculpted body panels. I have a 2016 Black Toyota Tacoma that has a stamped hood with 4 different levels to include a hood scoop. I have watched...
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