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02-23-2004, 03:24 PM
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rubbing compound is an abbrasive, however somewhat mild.. It isn't a wax that just coats
and protects, it is basically a very fine sanding compound that can remove visisble scratches by softening the heavier scratches currently in the paint/clearcoat.
02-23-2004, 03:24 PM
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more reason to use it sparingly
just because a dealership uses it doesn't mean its ok. Dealerships don't actually care about your car, they will do what they can to get the quickest results. However, the quickest way is usually not the best way.
02-23-2004, 03:24 PM
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yeah like i said the Haze you got the 3M perfict it II rubing compound will take the haze away.
and it will not have the haze even with out being waxed.. GOOD STUFF
it is what the bodyshops and detailers use..
it is what the bodyshops and detailers use..
02-23-2004, 03:30 PM
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the 3m product works great for swirlmarks and stuff..
It breaks down as you use it and gets finer and finer until it is gone and has a verry nice polish afterwords.. i have a hood to prove it..and it is also best to not use the machine unless your very profecient with it it will cut even faster..
02-23-2004, 03:31 PM
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again it's an abbrasive though... it just gets finer as you use it but it's doing the same thing as
any other rubbing compound... it's sanding the surface very finely... repeated use on the same area will cut through the clear coat.
02-23-2004, 03:37 PM
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That's most likely correct.
I know Laser Red, and a few other's don't have a clearcoat...just wasn't sure which. By and large, the "no clear" is the exception.
Aside from that, rubbing compound will swirl the **** out of your paint. Of course, having a white car, you'll only see it if you wash the car and put it under flourescent lights, but still.... It should be used as a last resort, and followed with milder products to remove the swirling. Also, realize you're removing paint...and you don't have very much to begin with, so don't make a habit of using rubbing compound "because it's quicker".
Aside from that, rubbing compound will swirl the **** out of your paint. Of course, having a white car, you'll only see it if you wash the car and put it under flourescent lights, but still.... It should be used as a last resort, and followed with milder products to remove the swirling. Also, realize you're removing paint...and you don't have very much to begin with, so don't make a habit of using rubbing compound "because it's quicker".