Need Help!
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Racer
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From: Mandeville LA
Need Help!
I am detailing a tan GMC Jimmy and the driver's side mirror is defective and leaked oil on the drivers' door. I tried the basics to remove this stuff, including claybar and even rubbing compound, but no luck. What else can I try? and what kind of oil does GMC put in those mirrors?
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Re: Need Help! (Gate2)
You won't be able to generate enough heat by hand. The polishes and rubbing compounds today need to really heat up to be effective hence a random orbital buffer like the Porter Cable.
I would use a yellow colored pad and try Meguiar's or 3M paint cleaner. If the clay had no effect, this nasty oil has eaten into the clearcoat :cry
I would use a yellow colored pad and try Meguiar's or 3M paint cleaner. If the clay had no effect, this nasty oil has eaten into the clearcoat :cry
Drifting
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Re: Need Help! (MilYellow02)
I you are yrying to remove the stain, do as MilYellow02 said. I have had this problem on 2 Jimmy's(95 &98) I have owned it the past. To get rid of them I had to use 3M Finesse II followed by 3M Swirl Mark Remover with my Porter Cable 7424 polisher.
