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Why do this |
Recommended Products |
Useful Equipment |
Tips |
| 1) Prepare exterior painted surfaces for compounding and/or polishing; "clay" surfaces to remove roughness and contaminants |
Makes buffing easier and faster Smother surfaces hold wax longer |
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Claying requires surface lubrication. Discard clay if accidentally dropped on the ground. Magna Sponge can be rinsed off. |
| 2) Cover wiper blades and arms; protect high edges |
Makes clean-up faster; reduces chance of burnt paint edges |
FadeAway |
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| 3) COMPOUND painted surfaces as required |
Removes heavy oxidation and/or heavy surface scratches |
Light Weight III Micro Compound for heavy oxidation/scratches |
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Compounding requires lower RPM (1,000 to 1,800), keeping wool pad flat and using moderate pressure |
| 4) POLISH painted surfaces as required |
Removes moderate/light oxidation and/or fine surface scratches |
Product 24 for swirl marks and light oxidation/scratches |
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Use separate pads for compounds, glazes, and polishes; polish and glaze between 1,400 and 2,400 RPM |
| 5) WAX |
Protects paint for added durability |
Gold Standard Premium Polish |
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| 6) Remove all dust and residue from compounding, polishing, or waxing processes |
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Wax Enhancer Aerosol |
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Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices |
| 7) Clean exterior glass using 2-towel method |
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Glass Cleaner |
2 towels - 1 for cleaning and 1 for buffing |
Lower window to clean edges |
