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Old 20 February 2010, 05:49 PM
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I am buying a 240v industrial polisher to try and get some swirls and scratches from the scoob, dark blue Mica 95H, whats the best polish / grade cutting compound then finishing wax, to get it back to showroom condition
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Old 21 February 2010, 10:13 AM
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Go to PolishedBliss.com and check out their guides, I'd also look at getting one of their DA polishers.
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There is a big detailing section just a bit further down with all the information you could ever possibly need.
Old 21 February 2010, 10:46 AM
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Autoglym's "Paint Renovator", the one with the STi pink label, is very good.

As least I think so. The beauty is that it is not very agressive/rough, so you can work it slowy and keep the process under strict control. Clear coat and paint are thin, and using a machine means you can easily burn through.

Remember to KEEP THE PAINT WET, when you use any abrasive polish.


Look at this shot, unfortunately I don't have a before, but this 21 year old XT Turbo - mine - was hand polished - by me! - at a car show two years ago:



The clear coat was FULL of surface scratches and haze. It came out pretty good I feel :-)


Look at the beading in the rain:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/03042008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3042008002.jpg


Guess what product I used???

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...7032008009.jpg

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Old 21 February 2010, 01:03 PM
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Thats brilliant lads thanks for taking the time to reply!
Old 28 February 2010, 03:56 PM
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Have a chat with michael at www.thepolishingbooth.co.uk he'll put u right, he's also a sponsor of Lancashire and District Subaru Owners Club (lancashire scoobies)
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