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douse
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13th Jun 06 at 21:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How do i do it? And what do i need?! Thanks
Joe
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13th Jun 06 at 21:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If you have'nt got any of the stuff you'd be better getting it done at a bodyshop. It should only be about £50, if you were to do it yourself you'd need the buffer itself and some rubbing compound. Someone will confirm exactly what you need but thats the jist of it.
douse
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13th Jun 06 at 21:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have got the buffer, so i just need rubbing compound?
Paul H
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13th Jun 06 at 21:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if you havn't done it before be very careful it takes alot of practice.
douse
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul H
if you havn't done it before be very careful it takes alot of practice.

No never done it....maybe i will just stick to polish then lol
Joe
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13th Jun 06 at 21:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah maybe best, can be very easy to go through the paintwork if you go at it too hard.
corsacalvin
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13th Jun 06 at 22:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what do the actually do whern they mop ya car
Joe
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Basically they use a rubbing compound on a mechanical buffer, which takes the faded paint off the top bringing the bright paint up from underneath. I think thats the basics
corsacalvin
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13th Jun 06 at 22:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
oh rite thanks mate never knew what was involved,how long does it take?n how much would i expect 2 pay?
and-m
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SILVERLINE-CAR-POLISHER-SANDER-INCL-5-POLISH-HEADS_W0QQitemZ6065810985QQcategoryZ42266QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If you are worried keep the speed slow and practice with a very fine cutting compound first and a soft sponge head.

 
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