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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 08:25 PM
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Looking to get the swirls from the dealer out. I use a lot of chemical guys stuff. Was thinking about starting with a microfiber pad and some v39
 
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 08:57 AM
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A microfiber pad may be a bit much. I'm a big fan of using the least aggressive method first!
Are you using a Dual Action (DA) machine. If so, what make/model?
 
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A microfiber pad may be a bit much. I'm a big fan of using the least aggressive method first!
Are you using a Dual Action (DA) machine. If so, what make/model?
I have a Griots Garage Da buffer. I have all kinds of pad. I took a chem guys black microfiber polish pad with some VSS to the tank and headlight. It pulled out most of the light scratches. I am going to use a black polish pad with some V39 next to see where that gets me. Right now its too cold to correct anything out in the garage.
 
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