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Yes I meant wax. I appreciate the recommendation to use the original Mothers foam pads. I wasn't sure those pad were appropriate. Thanks Mike

No bubbles to burst here. In fact I have been successful in my use of that buffer and the products that came with it. I have removed some scratches, and swirls that were obvious, and overall the paint looks nice now...so I'm chasing after some minor additional refinement, and that buffer should...

My C6Z Vette paint is pretty nice overall. I bought a bottle of the Pinnacle Jeweling Polish to try it out. I plan to use my Mothers Wax Attack II Buffer to apply it in pursuit of making my paint nicer. My question is are the original pads that came with that particular buffer kit suitable for...

Thank you for the link...:xyxthumbs: Bob

I'll keep an open mind, and hope for the best. I don't wish to become a car detailer just to care for my own car BETTER than I can do with a can of wax and a stack of microfiber towel. Got to handle swirl marks or it's of questionable value to me though...time will tell. Thanks for the pad...

I'm curious as well since I pulled the padlock off my wallet and bought one of these kits a few days ago. A Christmas gift to myself. I need it to remove swirl marks and if that requires several applications of the entire three step process that's ok. However if it cannot do this type correction...

That's really unfortunate Frank. I have been a satisfied user of 303 for many years. But admittedly never used it on a dash. I use it on tires and leather upholstery and ALWAYS wipe it dry immediately after application. So I will make sure I do not use it on a dash regardless of my success with...

Ahh ok now I understand what was meant. On my hood the Crystal red paint immediately adjacent to the black vinyl stripe is ultra smooth. Perhaps the previous owner had any orange peel worked out leaving the Vinyl untouched. Bob

I'm surely not a paint expert, and I wonder about the obviously orange peel I see on my black stripe. I was told by a couple people who have the same stripe on their Vettes that this is no clear coat over it. But if that's true that leaves the bare vinyl stripe orange peel looking on its own...

Trevor, Are you tempted to try Mikes suggested method and products to see if your able to lessen the swirls somewhat? Much milder products. Bob

I have saved all this very informative data Mike. It is an education in a very niche subject, and I do believe I will be able to make some gain on those stripes, but will definitely get my feet wet with correcting my paint first. I appreciate all the time you put into making sense of this...

Well Mike that bites, but there is some satisfaction in knowing the facts. I can't help but notice you specifically reference the use of the Rupes buffer in your relies. I didn't think that was a beginners buffer, both for ease of use and cost to purchase. So can I swing this vinyl massage with...

Okay Mike, update on my Graphic...there is no clear coat over it. Simply a glossy black graphic applied over the clear coated red paint at the factory. So since I have not purchased a buffer what is the most likely machine and specific product line for the amateur...ME...to be buying and using...

Interesting Post, and now I'm left wondering whether the vinyl of a wrap job is the same grade product as used in Factory vinyl striping accenting as on my Corvette. Not all vinyl is created equal I suspect. I'm inclined to believe the vinyl being marketed to the auto wrap providers is pretty...

I do appreciate the nice welcomes. Thank you all. Bob...:xyxthumbs:

Here's a photo of the vinyl stripe in question. Yes it is as glossy as the paint. Hoping Mike will lend some expertise on this. As I should have noted above, there is a factory clear coat over the vinyl. Thanks Guys Bob

Hello everyone, I new here but definitely not new to taking care of the car as far back as the family 58 Impala that I use to wax with Simoniz paste...hard wax, aggravating stuff to apply and remove, but shined up real nice. Since using the car was dependent on me taking care of it I struggled...

My 2008 427 Wil Cooksey Limited Production Z06 Corvette (Google it) came with unique factory applied black Vinyl ( I presume) striping, and also presume a clear coat. When I bought the car from original owner the swirl marking was already in place. I wax this car religiously, including the...