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    68 Firebird Single Stage Metallic Paint Restoration

    That's awesome! That makes it fun. Makes me feel better that you didn't complete that in a day, because I've been working on this off and on for a few weeks. Everything is taking much longer on this car compared to the newer clear-coated cars I've done. Like you said though, it's a challenge and...
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    68 Firebird Single Stage Metallic Paint Restoration

    Wow! Looks like new! The chrome looks great too. I bet he was pretty stoked. How long did it take you?
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    68 Firebird Single Stage Metallic Paint Restoration

    Thank you! I agree. It has been a challenge, just learning and completing the work, but that's what makes it so rewarding. Not to mention the satisfaction of bringing something so dull and dirty back to life. A few reputable body shops told my family the paint couldn't be restored. They must...
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    68 Firebird Single Stage Metallic Paint Restoration

    Thank you! It's already looking great, so I can't wait to see what it looks like when I'm done! I remember when I was little thinking, “what an ugly color!… and matching seats too?! Why would Grandpa choose that”? Now that I’m older I think it’s pretty sweet! lol. Probably because it's just a...
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    68 Firebird Single Stage Metallic Paint Restoration

    Thank you so much Mike for taking the time to answers ALL my questions! I didn’t expect that kind of response, but really appreciate it! And thank you for fixing the pics! It was awesome to see them posted up full size! Half a million views!?! That is such a huge accomplishment. I remember...
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    68 Firebird Single Stage Metallic Paint Restoration

    Hey Mike, First, I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to write your many articles. I can’t imagine how many people (and cars) have/will benefit from all the expert advice you’ve shared. And second, I want to apologize in advance for the long message. I imagine you stay very busy...
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    Methods and Products for Buffing A Customers Car?

    ok thanks, I'll be paying more attention, looking for that on my next practice. Thanks for the advice...
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    Methods and Products for Buffing A Customers Car?

    I was using an Orange CCS Pad. I was planning on following up with Wolfgang Glaze on a white pad, but ran out of daylight. How do I know when the product has been completely broken down, and worked completely? can you describe what it might look like to me?
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    Methods and Products for Buffing A Customers Car?

    Do you think it is necessary to do 6-8 passes with the TSR? I saw a couple posts where people only did a single pass and their results seemed pretty good.
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    Methods and Products for Buffing A Customers Car?

    I do agree with you all about not rushing into business. I should have mentioned that it was my own car that I was practicing on, and I do have some friends lined up that have offered their beaters for me to practice on. That would be pretty mess up lol..., buffing for the first time, on a...
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    Methods and Products for Buffing A Customers Car?

    Hello Everyone, I recently decided that I wanted to start a mobile detailing business. I live in an area where it snows and rains periodically and I wanted to put an emphasis on my services being long lasting. I Figured that I would buff with either Wolfgang TSR or Wolfgang Finishing glaze, and...
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