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Originally Posted by kenchan ... OP mentioned he had what we detailers call 'paint transfer' and for that, we use claybar as initial step. if that doesn't work, then we

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... OP mentioned he had what we detailers call 'paint transfer' and for that, we use claybar as initial step.

if that doesn't work, then we take it a step further and use a mild polish and go more coarse as required.

wetsanding is the very last resort and should not be done by a novice...


Often, someone will show up with this type of damage and I'll just hit the spot with a scratch removing compound and the polisher for about a minute and the damage is totally gone. I say no charge and send them on their way. Karma usually pays me back.
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Often, someone will show up with this type of damage and I'll just hit the spot with a scratch removing compound and the polisher for about a minute and the damage is totally gone. I say no charge and send them on their way. Karma usually pays me back.
yup clay is step one

followed by polish or mild compound

u could get a random orbital polisher like the porter cable 7424 and experiment with different pad abrasions

after the polish/compound

follow with a good wax

ull be happy with results
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