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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Wow, looks good. What PC is it? I might pick one up w/ results like that.
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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It was this kit. They ran a 15% off sale, but I think they give S2ki 10% anyway. You really don't need to be afraid of burning your paint, it's pretty much impossible to do any harm, unless you tried polishing with kitty litter or something.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/PorterCable...eguiars205.aspx
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Thanks Roland! Thanks for selling me on the idea that I really have to make an effort to screw up.
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Good job Roland! The Megs 105-205 combo is hard to beat for the price. I'm not familiar with the Uber Pads, but you may find that with a light cutting pad, the Megs 205 will get rid of the swirls on the S2000 easier than a swirl remover. Sometimes swirl removers are harder to remove than 205. Maybe follow the 205 with a glaze, your choice of protection, and it should be good unless the swirls are deep. Just did this exact process on the wife's STi and she is very happy.
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by s2kmm3,Oct 16 2010, 06:29 PM
Good job Roland! The Megs 105-205 combo is hard to beat for the price. I'm not familiar with the Uber Pads, but you may find that with a light cutting pad, the Megs 205 will get rid of the swirls on the S2000 easier than a swirl remover. Sometimes swirl removers are harder to remove than 205. Maybe follow the 205 with a glaze, your choice of protection, and it should be good unless the swirls are deep. Just did this exact process on the wife's STi and she is very happy.
Thanks Mike! I thought you might appreciate the white truck too. Now I have to build some endurance to get through the whole thing.

I noticed the Megs 205 with the final polishing pad seemed really gentle. The swirl marks on the S are really light. I'll give it a go.

PS - Clazzio covers going on tomorrow.
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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thinking of taking off the blk tape..anything i should do to make the job come out right?
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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For the windshield tape removal - a high powered hair dryer and 3M Adhesive Remover (NAPA Auto Parts usually has it locally). The 3M stuff really helps and will not hurt factory paint, just use it sparingly around the weatherstripping.
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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^ ok thanks for the 411. i just need to find the time to do it, since the HT is back on.
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Hey guys, posted some pics of the the Clazzio seat covers installed in the Interiors forum:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...&#entry19670904

What a great day to work on the S2k today. Big thanks to Mike (s2kmm3) for the tips before I got started.
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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looks great, Roland. gotta check out that suede for myself..might consider those in the future.



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