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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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^Thanks! It'll require a machine polisher + a variety of different polish to remove swirl and restore condition.

Everyone has their own process, but mine goes something like this:

clean wheels, tires and fenders
wash
clay
2-step polish
wash (remove polishing oils and dusting)
dry
apply wax or sealant
clean windows
touch-up door jambs/interior
polish exhaust tip
buff
dress tires

^this is for a full paint correction, and some cars will take longer than other depending on type of paint.

here's an example of machine polishing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6Egpw-f-s

there's also many other videos on "proper" 2-bucket washing techniques, drying, clay-barring and even window cleaning on youtube by autogeek, junkman2000 and others.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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Nice job....
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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nice work!
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Good job!
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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Oh man that is soo sexy now, I really need to get my black 03 done. Are you in cali ever?
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Holy!! Amazing job sir.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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Thanks everyone! =)

Originally Posted by morrobaybum
Oh man that is soo sexy now, I really need to get my black 03 done. Are you in cali ever?
I live in CA lol
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Great job!
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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what products did you use, nice work.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Super awesome! Great job!
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