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I would recommend getting at least a PorterCable 7424XP or Harbor Freight DA. Being able to use an AIO (all in one) with a machine will get you AWESOME results compared to working by hand, and it won't take as long. Some specific recommendations: Wash: Dawn dish soap Not very good for trim...

Augusta, GA here. Not a native, just here courtesy of the US Army.

At that price point I'm guessing it's silicone based - no thanks...

This is not awesome advice, unless you're looking to get sued. All it takes is one pissed off customer, and you're hosed for life. "No your Honor, my 'business' is not recognized by the city, county, or state." "No your Honor, I do not have business insurance." "Why yes your Honor, I...

Guessing a lot of 3" pads were put to the test for this. Great work!

1969 Mustang Fastback.

Welcome! I claim Mankato as home. Look into the silica-based coatings - CarPro CQuartzUK, 22ple, etc. They're awesome for the severe winters the northern Midwest brings.

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Yeah, Georgia is great for snakes. A machete is part of my standard load when going to the field...

I would try a jeweling polish like SF4500 on a finishing or fine polishing pad (LC White or Black).

Dude, this was one of the best reads I've had in a while. GREAT work. How do you like the Maserati? I'm trying to decide what saloon I want to replace my '02 Q45 with, and that gen Quattroporte is on the short list ('10-'12 Jaguar XJ L, '08-'11 Mercedes-Benz S65/S63 AMG, or Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG).

My first time with 3" pads I collapsed a LC Yellow by running at 6 with FG400 (a warm polish to begin with). Oops.

Got the XP? Mine spins fine. And I have poor results with MF at speed 6. The pad gets matted down and too hot, too quickly.

I don't know that the SealAct would work with another companies touch-up paint. I bought the kit with the 4oz SealAct, and just buy the smallst touch up bottles ($28) for other vehicles. The SealAct lasts a LONG time.

I usually use between 4.5 and 5 on the PC when using compound and cutting discs, and between 3.5 and 4.5 when using a finer polish and the polishing discs.

Dr. Colorchip is great stuff.

That looks like the beginnings of clear coat failure, not oxidization. Only real repair for clear coat failure is a repaint, because the problem isn't ON the paint, it's IN the paint.

Welcome to the forum - love that GT. I use Iron-X and Meguiar's Super Degreaser a lot.

Pics please. A S63 or S65 is in my near future. :D Plan looks solid. It's always a good idea to do an IPA or Eraser wipe down before a coating.

Welcome from another northern Midwesterner. I claim Mankato, MN as home.