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  1. Coppertop80

    Need Some Advice on Oxidation Returning after a week.

    I'm looking for serious help since I have never encountered this issue before. I performed a full paint correction on a 2002 Ford dually (was heavily swirled and oxidized). So I broke out my trusted M105/M205 and for the drivers side Wheel tub that had been repainted by a real crappy body shop...
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    Paint coating on single stage paint???

    Well looking for some advice since I never used paint coatings before. I have my 1980 Camaro Z28 with original Bronze metallic single stage paint but after years of polishing I know the paint is getting thin and was thinking about applying a paint coating? I recently gorged the paint with...
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    Wetsand or just compound & polish?

    I was contacted to do a full paint correction on a 69 Chevelle that was restored approximately 10 years ago. The Chevelle has typical swirl marks and some scratches which is a shame because whoever built this car put a lot of time in the paintwork.(The car is straight as an arrow with no orange...
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    Production detailing

    Well I've been a Part Time detailer for many years with my focus on paint correction but thinking it's time to try detailing full time. I know I'll have to change my mind set a little and do more production detailing to make a steady income. So what cleaner waxes would you recommend? I've seen...
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    Meguiars Microfiber Cutting Pads

    Well guys looking for a little help. I have a full paint correction booked on a Mercedes 500SL. I'm planning on using M105 and M205 with my Rupes 21 and Meguiars Microfiber pads. The question I have is the cutting pads don't seem to grab the backing plate well because of the Meguiars logo and...
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    Restoring single stage paint without using M#7

    I know restoring single stage paint has been covered a million times and Mike Phillips has an amazing article on it but unfortunately I'm having difficulty Finding Meguiars #7 up here in Canada!!! Also been informed M80 has been discontinued as well. I have a few single stage details lined up...
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    69 Camaro Paint Correction

    Well I did the paint correction on this 69 Camaro a few years ago but is still one still one of my favorite cars I worked on. First off this car was fully restored by the owner including the PAINT JOB, which he never painted a car in his life. When the owner contacted me, he informed me that he...
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