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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 09:00 PM
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Just wanted to give thanks to the wet sand and polish thread can't locate right now but did the trick for my transparent top. I wet sanded with 2000 grit until no resistance, then rubbing compound, then wax looks great!

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And congrats on getting the top to look good again.
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And congrats on getting the top to look good again.
Agreed, where are the pictures???
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Agreed, where are the pictures???
hard to get a good one rain today...no before but after shows better reflection was dull.
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