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Old 05-05-2009, 10:49 PM
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This job was only a 1-step correction)basic) exterior detail, and with Nissans clear being relatively hard I was only able to get a small amount of correction even when using M105/yellow polishing foam using the KBPCM. Luckily this car was very well maintained, so it only added to the cleanliness. Even though the customer was only paying for a 1-step correction I found myself fighting for that extra little bit of correction.

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Prepping to Polish.


My test panels to find which method worked best.
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The victim..
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After M105/KBPCM
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Little action shot.
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After polishing..nice reflections.
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:51 PM
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Finished.
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And my favorite shot of the day.
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Old 05-06-2009, 06:19 PM
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Nice work as usual.
 
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Old 05-06-2009, 07:38 PM
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Thanks!
 
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Old 05-08-2009, 02:21 PM
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hey. i know this may sound stupid but i wash and wax my car every once in a while and im always told not to use the wheel or buff. idk what u use but ur cars look great. is it bad to use a wheel?
 
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Old 05-16-2009, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mike step
hey. i know this may sound stupid but i wash and wax my car every once in a while and im always told not to use the wheel or buff. idk what u use but ur cars look great. is it bad to use a wheel?
Its not bad unless you dont know how to use it. You also dont want to use it more than a couple times a year usually.
 
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