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Old 11-27-2006, 06:24 PM
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Started to detail the G-Car tonight and work on the black roof as there is a bit of sap and slight etching from something. No matter what I do, the PC is leaving thousands of microscopic scratches in the black paint. It's impossible to see by camera, but it leaves the paint looking hazy. I tried 3 different sets of pads to no avail. Been over it 4 times now and no luck in reversing it.

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Clay

Adam's Swirl and Haze (Green Cutting pad speed 5)

Adam's Revive (Orange pad speed 4)

2nd coat of revive (white polishing pad speed 3)

2 Coats of Butter Wax with black pad (speed 3)

What should I try different? (Other than flying Kimchee out to MIA)
Old 11-27-2006, 08:33 PM
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Weird. I'd try a different polish, if you have any. Perhaps some Menzerna or 3M?
Old 11-28-2006, 03:54 AM
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Are you spraying your pads with water?
Old 11-28-2006, 08:52 AM
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It may not be fully breaking down. Work each section with your lightest polish and a white pad for at least two minutes. If you are still getting hazing, you need to go lighter with your polish. This might be a situation where Prima Amigo and a white pad are the solution.
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it needs to be buffed. =)
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