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Old 4/15/13 | 07:40 PM
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Spring detail

Started on the spring detail of my Mustang today. It's black and it's my daily driver, so it needs a little paint correction. After washing and claying I used Meguiars microfiber cutting pads and compound applied via PC7424. This took care of the correction, tomorrow will be finishing. I probably will be finishing with Meguiars M205 on a Meguiars yellow polishing pad, followed by Menzerna 106 on a Meguiars black finishing pad, both via PC7424.

Looks pretty good right?

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Closer inspection with the Brinkmann

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After compounding

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Finished pics tomorrow.
Old 4/15/13 | 09:13 PM
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Looks like you have a very nice start! Nice tight uniform haze after the heaviest step which should be cleaned up nicely with 205.
Old 4/16/13 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcHarris
Looks like you have a very nice start! Nice tight uniform haze after the heaviest step which should be cleaned up nicely with 205.
Thanks man.
Old 4/16/13 | 07:59 PM
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Finishing steps done today. Ended up changing my game plan after trying a few different combos. I went with Optimum Hyper Polish spray on a Meguiars black finishing pad. This was able to remove all the marring from compounding and leave the paint ready for sealant/wax.

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A few reflection shots in the garage. I'll try to get some sun shots tomorrow if I have time. I hate to do it since the pollen is so bad right now.

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All these pics are after cleaning the paint with IPA. No sealant, no wax, no fillers. I sealed with Poorboys EX-P and topped with Poorboys Nattys blue paste.
Old 4/17/13 | 07:28 PM
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A few outdoor pics today.

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I'll get some more at the show on Sunday. It's not leaving the garage until then.
Old 4/17/13 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hwm3
A few outdoor pics today.

I'll get some more at the show on Sunday. It's not leaving the garage until then.
Lookin good!!
Old 4/21/13 | 06:52 AM
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That looks awesome!! I can't wait till I can do some correcting of my own.
Old 4/21/13 | 06:54 AM
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Looks good and nice Meguiar's sign
Old 4/26/13 | 11:59 PM
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+1 for representing Meg's with that huge sign. Gotta love the way it finishes.
Nice pics
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