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    Compound Dust

    I am half done with my first paint correction job and have been very pleased with the results. I am using a GG6, M105, WG Finish Glaze, WG Sealant combo. Is it normal to have compound "dust" all over the vehicle as I progress? Basically after each section I get a new thin layer of dust over...
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    How to tell clearcoat thickness

    I have a few related questions on clear coat thickness: 1. Is there a way to determine how thick the clearcoat on a vehicle is to know if it is safe to do another round of buffing? 2. Is there a maximum number of buff jobs a vehicle should be put through before it is likely the clearcoat is...
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    Cannot remove swirls

    Hi all, I have given this a few attempts now without success. I am using a GG6/WG Total Swirl Remover/Orange Pad combo on a 06 black Ford Fusion. I have watched all the videos and believe I am replicating the process. I have given 6-8 passes on speed 5&6 on a few areas of the vehicle and...
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    Polishing over repaired areas

    A year ago I did a sand/repaint job on my 06 Ford Fusion (approx 8 inch circle area) from backing into a rock. I am now attempting my first polish job on my car using a GG6 and WG Total Swirl Remover w/ orange pad and I wasn't sure how I should tackle this area. Prior to polishing, this area...
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    Peeling trim

    My bumper trim is starting to peel and I am wondering if there is a way to repair it, or at least stop it from getting worse. I just dressed the bumper with some poorboys trim restorer and it darkened the entire area quite a bit making the peeling spots not quite as visible. I have attached a...
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    Ever had this happen?

    This was the first time I removed a pad from my GG 6". pulled toward me from the top edge that overhung the backing plate, and...
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    Not completely swirl free

    Hi all, I am in the middle of my first buff job on my 06 Ford Fusion and am having difficulty removing all swirls. Granted, my vehicle had tons of them to begin with but nothing too deep so I was expecting a complete removal going into this. I am using a GG 6" machine (speed 6 - I started...
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    Which pad for finishing glaze?

    I recently purchased the Wolfgang Duo 3.0, along with an orange and red pad. After (of course) I recieved everything I found some videos showing that a white pad should be used for the Finishing Glaze part of the Duo 3.0 process. Given I only have an orange (cutting ability) and red (no...
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    Taping and working around curves

    Hi all, I just received my GG polisher and Wolfgang kit and will be attempting my first polish job this week. I just want to clear up a few things before I get going. 1. Do I need to tape trim and raised areas if I am using a dual action polisher? I have seen this on the rotary videos but...
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    Frequency of polishing

    Hi all, I just received my Griots polisher and Wolfgang products last night and plan on beginning my first detail tonight. One of my vehicles definitely needs the full shebang but I have a question on the other. The paint on my newer vehicle was polished/sealed by the previous owner last...
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    Solution Finish

    Has anyone used the darkening agent Solution Finish plastic/vinyl restore product on vinyl door paneling? This product did a great job on plastic trim according to another thread but I havent read anyone using it on vinyl door panels. Before I get messy I wanted to check just in case. I have...
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    dash/door panel fade

    Hi all, My car has black interior and I have noticed lately that both the dash and door panels are fading in certain spots. Is there any product that would restore the original black color? I can post pics if requested. Thanks!
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    Griots DA Polisher

    So i have done a few weeks of researching and I have almost decided to purchase the GG 6" polisher (I use "almost" since I know I will change my mind few more times) but I have one question. I found some youtube videos of this polisher in action and I noticed in each one the machine is hardly...
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    Should I chance using a rotary

    Hi all, My car is in dire need of a buff job after years of brush washing. I figured I would do it myself since I enjoy hands on projects but I have never attempted this kind of project. So, I have been saving for a flex 3401 for a few months after reading how good the machine is for...
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