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Old May 4, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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Used the paint correction. Actually pretty pleased with the results.
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Looks great!
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Another believer here






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I guess some before shots would really help illustrate how well the product works. Cars look nice though.
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It seems to bring out the blue in the mid coat. The 50th Anniversary AE is a tri-coat with a translucent midcoat
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Wow that 2003 AE is gorgeous.
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Your car is stunning. I love that AE Red.
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Thank you. The only other color I would like I think they offered a couple of years, maybe longer, but it's about the color of my pickup
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Looks good. How hard did you push down on the polisher? I've got some light swirls I can't get out. I don't want to push to hard and cause more problems.
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I had some swirls along with very light scratches. Usually if you can't catch your fingernail on the blemish it should come out. Don't apply too much pressure let the DA do the work. You call call Neal Chadwick as he will be happy to answer any questions
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I'll give him a call. I was just wondering how others were doing it.
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Originally Posted by 1996Z15
I guess some before shots would really help illustrate how well the product works. Cars look nice though.
Not to hijack the OP or steal his thunder, just want to add my .02 for additional reference.

Some before and after shots of mine.










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Originally Posted by tcstaples
I had some swirls along with very light scratches. Usually if you can't catch your fingernail on the blemish it should come out. Don't apply too much pressure let the DA do the work. You call call Neal Chadwick as he will be happy to answer any questions
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To get the swirls out did you use a buffer or do it by hand?
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I bought Neil's paint correction system a couple of weeks ago and I will be doing my car next week. I have been using triple play for several months and I love it. I don't know if there is a better system or not, but I really like Chadwicks.
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Originally Posted by DTA4
To get the swirls out did you use a buffer or do it by hand?
I used a Porter Cable buffer. It was all included with the kit. Kit included Triple Play, micro fiber towels (4), Porter Cable buffer and 3 numbered pads, 2 step (numbered) buffing/polishing "stuff", and a few other small items. It was VERY simple to use, and fool proof. From start to finish, following each step as instructed, it took me about 5 hours to complete my black convertible. Now that its done (paint correction), it takes me no more than 10 minutes to "wash" the car and get the same results.
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