polishing...way to many details to tape.
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^^^Agreed, a true two stage correction (cutting polish and finishing polish) followed up with a glaze, two coats of sealant, and two coats of wax is easily a 2-3 day deal, but after that just keep the wax and sealant on it and you'll be good. Should really be the only time in the car's life you actually need to cut/finish if you keep up with the waxing...after all, clear coat is a non-renewable resource so the less you polish it the better off you are.
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Once I move and have a useable garage this will probably be a monthly thing for me lol I'm a little OCD when it comes to my paint... a lot OCD. But till then... I will moan and groan about the swirls:P
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I usually use my Porter Cable DA to apply a light coat of wax after washing. This has really kept the swirls away well. And it really saves time applying. Slow setting and really low pressure puts a nice coat down.
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I went away for my job a few days ago. It takes me out of town quite a bit.
I used to wash my mustang.... Hmm maybe every week or two weeks.
Washed it maybe three weeks ago, worked for 2 of those weeks and then drove the car just around town for a few hours. Now my brother says there's a small paint chip in my hood!![Frown](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
And I so looked forward to clay baring and cutting and polishing my baby.
Ford ordered me the touch up pens but a little... Worried about doing it myself. I'm too OCD.
I used to wash my mustang.... Hmm maybe every week or two weeks.
Washed it maybe three weeks ago, worked for 2 of those weeks and then drove the car just around town for a few hours. Now my brother says there's a small paint chip in my hood!
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And I so looked forward to clay baring and cutting and polishing my baby.
Ford ordered me the touch up pens but a little... Worried about doing it myself. I'm too OCD.
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I went away for my job a few days ago. It takes me out of town quite a bit. I used to wash my mustang.... Hmm maybe every week or two weeks. Washed it maybe three weeks ago, worked for 2 of those weeks and then drove the car just around town for a few hours. Now my brother says there's a small paint chip in my hood!
And I so looked forward to clay baring and cutting and polishing my baby. Ford ordered me the touch up pens but a little... Worried about doing it myself. I'm too OCD.
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I used to be ocd about my cars too. I'd use the 2 bucket wash method etc. Now I have sold my soul to the devil and use drive thru carwashes!! The new ones are actually great quality in my area. I use BFWD once or twice a year. I like driving more than cleaning.
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Wow, some of you guys treat your cars better than I've treated most of the women I've dated. That is some impressive work. I salute your eye for detail and willingness to put in the hours. I have no doubt the hand car wash I go to for wash, buff, wax... doesn't do nearly as good a job as you guys do, but for me it will suffice.
I would love to see these cars in person.
I would love to see these cars in person.
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I do a full roof to tread detail once every three months. This includes polishing glass and headlights, re-detail the black plastic trim (degreser amd steam them), hand polish and wax door jam s and the underside of the hood as well as the water channels under the trunk lid, hit the gaps between the body panels, steam the side marker lights, steam the whole interior and scrub all upholstry, clay bar paint and wheels after a good degreaser, all wheel and tire cleaner and scrub, dress my tires, scrube the wheels wells, machine polish, seal, and wax the paint, then buff out by hand. Takes about 4-6 hours but its very well spent. Oh, and i degrease and steam clean the engine bay as well. Looks factory new! This march will be the next full detail. Ill be sure to post pictures
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You guys peaked my interest again with a detailing/polishing thread ![Smile](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
You guys know I can rant for hours and hours on this subject, so for now I'll just keep it brief hehe
OP, once you get more experience with buffing and the curves and edges of your car, esp after you do the one full correction it needs, you will barely need tape. I polish my cars lightly once a year. Most times I don't use tape at all. Post polish, maintenance and care is very important.
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You guys know I can rant for hours and hours on this subject, so for now I'll just keep it brief hehe
OP, once you get more experience with buffing and the curves and edges of your car, esp after you do the one full correction it needs, you will barely need tape. I polish my cars lightly once a year. Most times I don't use tape at all. Post polish, maintenance and care is very important.
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Wow, some of you guys treat your cars better than I've treated most of the women I've dated. That is some impressive work. I salute your eye for detail and willingness to put in the hours. I have no doubt the hand car wash I go to for wash, buff, wax... doesn't do nearly as good a job as you guys do, but for me it will suffice.
I would love to see these cars in person.
I would love to see these cars in person.
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I'm gonna buy a carton of blue painters tape and go wild
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Just got the silver kit yesterday. Haven't used it yet but the kit quality is very nice. I have a hairline scratch (about 2" total but in 3 separate lines) under the rear quarter window that it came with new. Didn't trust the dealer to fix it because it's practically under the window and on an edge. It is too close to the window to wet sand. Too deep to buff. So I'm going to try this on Tuesday.
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I remember i saw a vette with blue painters tape EVERYWHERE but the head/talights and glass. He had every painted surface and even wheels covered in it looked layers of the stuff.
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Just got the silver kit yesterday. Haven't used it yet but the kit quality is very nice. I have a hairline scratch (about 2" total but in 3 separate lines) under the rear quarter window that it came with new. Didn't trust the dealer to fix it because it's practically under the window and on an edge. It is too close to the window to wet sand. Too deep to buff. So I'm going to try this on Tuesday.
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Since I am "ok" with then as is, covered with matching paint (and Dr. CC is supposedly the best at matching) should surpass my goals for it. And also protect it.
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