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Old Jan 22nd, 2018, 16:07   #14
Army
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Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 04:15
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands
Default Had a vage wave with the polishing machine today

Today I decided that I wanted to see how bad the dull paint actually is.

Started off by cleaning off as much muck as I could before getting out the clay bar



Then (because I'm lazy and I want to use a machine for the next bit) I taped up the edges of the area where the machine will be used. I'm using the gucci special masking tape sold for this purpose that is meant to leave as little residue behind as possible. Nevertheless I pulled it off the car ASAP as I hate having to remove adhesive from anything (!)



Ignore the brands - I don't recommend that brand in particular - it is OK - I got it on special...



The obligatory half a bonnet done shot!



The bit I did on the bonnet and the roof looks a whole lot better. I've only used cutting compound so far and it already seems like a different car.



Who ever painted this car in red did a stunning job. Really nice work - well worth trying to preserve (in my honest opinion as they say on the interweb as though you are expected to be dishonest about everything you post)
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1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!)
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