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Cmike2780 · 04-19-2012, 08:35 AM

Hey Junkman!

I'm detailing my dad's '04 Maxima and could use some help. The car has never been detailed/polished and basically just washed... and whatever wax my dad put on over the years. I'm prepping the car for polish and there is a section of the front bumper that is really rough to the touch and looks a bit dull. I've already gone over it with the clay bar a few times. Cleaned with Aquartz iron cut, washed, clayed again. It helped a little, but still feels rough. I think it needs some wetsanding, but I want to be as unaggressive as possible. I don't think even an aggressive polish is going to be enough. What do you think? What grit should I use? I just want to do a few light passes with a very fine grit, & polish to get the shine back.

04-19-2012, 08:35 AM	#132 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Hey Junkman! I'm detailing my dad's '04 Maxima and could use some help. The car has never been detailed/polished and basically just washed... and whatever wax my dad put on over the years. I'm prepping the car for polish and there is a section of the front bumper that is really rough to the touch and looks a bit dull. I've already gone over it with the clay bar a few times. Cleaned with Aquartz iron cut, washed, clayed again. It helped a little, but still feels rough. I think it needs some wetsanding, but I want to be as unaggressive as possible. I don't think even an aggressive polish is going to be enough. What do you think? What grit should I use? I just want to do a few light passes with a very fine grit, & polish to get the shine back. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]