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    What speed settings do you use on gg6 and gg3

    What speed setting does everybody use for the different steps with a gg6 and gg3?

    I just finished polishing my truck with the gg6 and don't think I ever went all the way up to 6. I stayed around 5...
  2. Thread: Hi from Doug

    by Dman81
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    Hi from Doug

    Hello there.

    I'm an avid truck-ophile and like nothing more than seeing my truck shine.

    Joined this site to stay up to date on the latest and greatest car car products, tips, and procedures;...
  3. Re: How bad are these swirls? 1-step or 2-step req?

    LOL.. story of my life; not good, not bad.. but typical!!
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    Re: Griot's DA - Heavy Duty or No?

    To help all those who find themselves faced with this question, I wanted to provide you side to side comparisons of the options.

    As you can see there is a definite gauge difference in the regular...
  5. Re: How bad are these swirls? 1-step or 2-step req?

    Thanks DCJREDLINE. I am only doing my own cars and this will be my first polish so I am hoping the Meguiars is also more NEWB friendly.

    I want the over the counter easiness so I will be going...
  6. Re: How bad are these swirls? 1-step or 2-step req?

    Appreciate the responses everyone.

    So is it safe to assume my swirl marks are considered "mild"?



    So Meguiars reconditioning cream could work? If I went with an orange pad, would I want to...
  7. How bad are these swirls? 1-step or 2-step req?

    So I am a newb to polishing and want to do away with all the swirls on my dark blue Daily Driver F-150 but I am unsure if my swirls are mild, moderate, or severe.

    After a slew of research and...
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    Re: Nanoskin Microbuff DA Paint Correction System

    Jvanseeters, Tersplat,

    I appreciate all your comments, tips, reviews, and most importantly..time.

    I think I have all I need. Finishing up a final order tonight and July 4th weekend I am off to...
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    Re: My employee screwed up today

    :haha: :laughing: :dblthumb2: :iagree:


    THEY SHOULD TOTALLY MAKE THESE!!!!

    on a serious note.. thank you for posting this story. Sometimes it takes the mistakes of others to remind us...
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    Re: Microbuff system by Nanoskin

    Thanks for the response Mike.

    I contacted Nick with Autogeek inquiring if a test/review/opinion would be offered on the product and if Autogeek was going to start carrying it. I hope Autogeek...
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    Re: Choosing LC Pads for Griots - Help!

    CC268,

    How did it work out using:

    LC 5.5" Flat Pads
    Orange (4)
    White (6)
    Blue (2)

    I have an 07 F150 quad cab I am getting ready to polish and need advice on the pad count as well.
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    Re: Nanoskin Microbuff DA Paint Correction System

    Thanks Jvanseeters,

    I appreciate all your answers as you appear to be the only one to have used this product that is responsive. I am hoping Tersplat shows back up so after I am finished there...
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    Re: Nanoskin Microbuff DA Paint Correction System

    And... is this like typical pads; should I have more of the cutting pad than the polishing pad? How many?

    Appreciate your input greatly. I want to make sure I have all the materials I need before...
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    Re: F150 hard or soft paint

    Is Ford considered a Ceramic?
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    Re: Diminishing Abrasives

    In an effort to keep it simple, I think I am just going to go with Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish.

    Do they dust?
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    Re: F150 hard or soft paint

    Thanks for the input guys.

    I'll most likely end up using Ultimate compound and polish or the new microbuff system by nanoskin. Just trying to see what I have in store for me as this will be my...
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    Microbuff system by Nanoskin

    Mike,

    Have you tried the Microbuff system by Nanoskin?

    I would love to get your and autogeek's thoughts on the product.

    It looks different from Meguiars' Microfiber system and there aren't...
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    Re: Nanoskin Microbuff DA Paint Correction System

    jvanseeters,

    New question: did you mix and match the formulas among the pads or do you stick to formula 67 on yellow, speed cut and nano cut on black?

    and being the pads as so thin, how do you...
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    F150 hard or soft paint

    Hi everyone,

    I have a 2007 f-150 I want to get the swirls out of and polish up.

    Are these considered hard or soft paint.

    Wondering how aggressive I will have to be.

    Thanks.
  20. Thread: Body lines

    by Dman81
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    Body lines

    Hi guys,

    I am getting a bit nervous. I have heard horror stories about over polishing on body lines and wearing through the clearcoat/paint.

    I am about to tackle my vehicle (never had any...
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    Re: Diminishing Abrasives

    Thanks for all the recommendations guys.

    Just to clarify though, all these recommendations are similar grit size abrasives, just through different manufacturers correct?
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    Re: Diminishing Abrasives

    Thanks for your help guys!!

    And Cardaddy.. BIG THANKS!!!.... what you said makes perfect sense. I will follow that advice to the letter.

    one last question though... what's the difference...
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    Re: Diminishing Abrasives

    So this is what I think I'm going to do:

    1.) Start with ultimate compound (I definitely need two step)...But how do I know when it has done it's job?

    2.) follow up with M205 (Unlike Ultimate...
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    Re: Diminishing Abrasives

    What about M205? user friendly for the beginner?

    And from what I am reading it appears as if I need to try both DAT and SMAT product and choose my own preference.

    But is their one that's best...
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    Diminishing Abrasives

    Hello gentleman,

    Regarding Diminishing abrasives:

    is it something recommended for a beginner? If so, why?


    From what I can tell the lack thereof will extend working time but is that...
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