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Jun 28, 2018 | 12:14 PM

C3Ttop

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Finish protection

Just curious what everybody is using to protect your cars finish?
Also what you use for applying and buffing.

Jun 28, 2018 | 02:08 PM

JayRay

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Originally Posted by C3Ttop

Just curious what everybody is using to protect your cars finish?
Also what you use for applying and buffing.

I use Carnauba Wax, apply and buff by hand. This paint was powder when I started, 3 hours and a sore arm later.

Unless you know what you are doing with a buffer dont use one on it.

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Jun 28, 2018 | 02:33 PM

Mr D.

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A Glock.

Jun 28, 2018 | 09:53 PM

C3Ttop

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Originally Posted by JayRay

I use Carnauba Wax, apply and buff by hand. This paint was powder when I started, 3 hours and a sore arm later.

Unless you know what you are doing with a buffer dont use one on it.

Thanks for your input. Your car looks fantastic but where did the scuff come from?

Jun 28, 2018 | 11:08 PM

JayRay

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Thanks for your input. Your car looks fantastic but where did the scuff come from?

There are scuffs all over it. Just maintaining what is there, paint and body are currently last on the project list.

Jun 28, 2018 | 11:35 PM

72downunder

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From: Wollongong Great Southern Land

Ours only goes out on weekends when it's dry weather. We use a no water wash and use Mothers or Bowdens Own carnival wax twice a year.

shes Sri-washed after every drive, and only use microfibres clothes

Jun 28, 2018 | 11:40 PM

72downunder

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That carnuba wax, not carnival wax

Jun 29, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Richard454

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Originally Posted by 72downunder

That carnuba wax, not carnival wax

Or Brazilian.....

I've had great luck/results with Mothers

Car looks great!!

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Jun 29, 2018 | 08:58 PM

Sunstroked

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Ive had good luck with a lot of stuff from meguiars in the past. A clay bar and wax was my usual choice. but lately have been buying wolfgang or pinnacle compounds, swirl removers and waxes and sealants. I bought a quality buffer and use 2-3 times per year on all of our cars. I shop at autogeek.com for stuff on sale. A ton of great information on their website too.

Jun 30, 2018 | 01:44 AM

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Sunracer

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I like the same program as above. I also like this stuff when washing but not doing a paste wax

Jun 30, 2018 | 07:01 AM

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oldgto

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Originally Posted by Richard454

Or Brazilian.....

I've had great luck/results with Mothers

Mothers with a Brazilian wax.... got any pictures?

Jun 30, 2018 | 07:56 AM

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skyhawk50

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Mothers with a Brazilian wax.... got any pictures?

Jun 30, 2018 | 06:51 PM

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naramlee

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From: England AR

Mothers wax is great, put on a light base by hand, let it cure for two days then repeat several times for the water look. First time by hand will have you cussing for 2-3 days from the sore shoulder syndrome... after the first coat it goes on and buffs off really easy though.

Jul 1, 2018 | 08:35 AM

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derekderek

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That carnuba wax, not carnival wax

Dont you love the way these phones decide we are stupid and can't spell? The other day in a cam thread, it kept changing it to can.

Jul 1, 2018 | 09:09 AM

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pigfarmer

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Originally Posted by Mr D.

A Glock.

1911

Jul 2, 2018 | 02:15 AM

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72downunder

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Dont you love the way these phones decide we are stupid and can't spell? The other day in a cam thread, it kept changing it to can.

Yep, and I thought technology was supposed to be smarter

Jul 2, 2018 | 04:16 AM

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theandies

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How do I protect my finish? I have a 30 year old crappy paint job that I don't care too much about. One day I might care after I get a respray. Right now I just enjoy driving my car and not worry too much about the paint.