mccorry Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Well.... last night after work, I went out and started on my LGT. As some of you know, I got some pretty significant hail damage back in June (620 dents ). They sucessfully got all the dents out, but in the process of moving around the car and working on the dents, some light scratches were put in the finish. Some of the swirling was already there from my weekly washings of the car over the past few years and some was from the recent dent repair work. Anyhow... I decided it was time to bite the bullet and buy a buffer, bonnets and pads, and compounds and freshen up my finish (thanks to RaGe for helping me get comfortable with this process and to OCDetails for all of his valuable input into the forums regarding this topic.. Anyhow... I worked from 5 PM till 10:30 last night and completed the hood, roof, doors, and rear quarter panels. This morning, I still need to go out and do the trunk, spoiler, and rear bumper... but that shouldn't take more that an hour. I'm doing the system in three stages... Fine swirl remover, extra fine swirl remover, and finishing off with Mequires NXT Tech Wax (liquid). The NXT is actually a synthetic polymer sealer... and not actually a wax, per se. Overall, I am REALLY pleased with the results. I was able to remove almost all of the swirling and fine scratches. Some of the deeper stuff is still there... but you've really got to know where it's at and look for it. I also have some acid rain spots that I was not able to remove. I only used a fine swirl remover (#2), so a more aggressive one might remove those. I'm really happy, though... The paint looks much much deeper and has a "wet" look to it that I haven't had for at least a year. I'll havet to take some photos today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondas123 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I'm anxious to see the photos. Did you buy a Porter Cable buffer? - The Mortgage Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 well i am glad it removed most of it. maybe you can come down and we can hit it with the #3 that i have. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Pictures.... http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/222.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/213.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/216.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/220.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/218.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/221.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/228.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/229.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/232.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/236.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/245.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/249.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 how did that pass side window do? Looks great. you can thank me later now. i told you that there was nothing to it. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Your glass buffer kit got out all of the scratches except the one deep one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Looks great. you can thank me later now. i told you that there was nothing to it. Oh... and I thanked you in the first post, douchebag! Read much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 yeah i seen it. i dont need a thanking. you just couldnt have waited until sunday though could you? asshat. i would have drove up there. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Busy Sunday and Kris was gone yesterday so it gave me something to do. You working tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 meh, yeah. but then i am off until thursday. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy66 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 looks great!! i know how you feel, i just did mine a couple weeks ago. theres a LOT of metallic in that blue. i have not seen one that color around here. :thumbsup: Pictures.... http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/smccorry/LGT%20Detail/236.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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