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    Re: restore on single stage red paint

    Hey guys check out my detail from this weekend on my car. 1993 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. I used 3M fine cut rubbing compound, #7, and then topped it with Meg NXT wax.

    NXT was so easy to use and I loved the results!!

    I used 3M rubbing compound on the trim and then Mothers back to black.

    Castrol Super Clean for the engine and top, and then 303 protectant to proctect the top.
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    Rear after
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    Hood after 3M fine cut rubbing compound (paste), #7, and then Meg NXT
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    Car after detail
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    Man, what a difference. Nice work.

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    Thanks i did it all by hand. Took the majority of the day, from noon till about 7. Oh I forgot to mention, I washed the car with Meguiars car wash, used Meguiars Clay bar, then I used meg`s quick detail after the clay.

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    You are a brave man. Doing it all by hand. Your effort is evident.

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    I have had 3M compound for a long time I have been scared to use it lol. Then I saw in the prof detail forum and detail on single stage red the guy used it. So that gave me the courage to try it. I probably should have used #9 after the rubbing compound but new I`d be pressed on time. I honestly didn`t think I`d get these results without a rotary or PC. Saved myselt 179 bucks not buying the PC for it lol. I did pick up the NXT because its supposed to last longer than carnuba. We`ll see over the next month how the finish holds up.

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    The pictures didn`t scan well, in person the car is much brighter, has more of a redish orange color

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    Good lookin` results!!

    I told ya` #7 would make a difference
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    I love #7 but tough to remove. 3M rubbing compound was a breeze to work with and was very impressive. If I had a PC I would have added DACP and/or #9. But didn`t have time by hand.

 

 

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