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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Alright, heres the deal....

The Mach 1 was these really tough water spots in the paint that I can't seem to get out. I've tried a few different methods ie. Meguiars polish and wax, Zymol polish with a orbital buffer and a few other miscellaneous procedures. My question is, is does anyone have any recommendations to get these out. Someone told me to go to a 3M store and buy this product called "finess", anyone heard of it? I'm not quite ready for rubbing compound as that has a tendency to swirl the paint badly, but I know that would take 'em out. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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wet sand and buff?
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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Urinate all over it.
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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Default Re: really tough water spot problems

Dman, I know what you're talking about, I use old-school elbow grease wax. But as far as the spiral scratches, my car is covered in them. What can take those off?
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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wet sand and buff will solve all your problems
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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Default Re: really tough water spot problems

Originally Posted by zexpwrd4door
wet sand and buff will solve all your problems
Thanks, but over time, won't I eventually get down to the primer?
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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most swirl marks you can get out with a highspeed buffer, and not worry about wet sanding.
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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once you get it fixed...just leave it in the garage
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Default Re: really tough water spot problems

Originally Posted by Fat Nick
Thanks, but over time, won't I eventually get down to the primer?
Only if you keep doing it.

Wet sanding and buffing is a last resort, not a quick fix. If there is enough damage to warrant it, odds are there was improper care to begin with.

Ounce of prevention/pound of cure.
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Default Re: really tough water spot problems

Originally Posted by huntrcrker
once you get it fixed...just leave it in the garage

It's slow as piss, I don't know why I waste my time on it, I should just be "cool" like everyone else and buy a 18 second 4 banger and sink $10,000 into it to run 14-15's.



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