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Old 06-09-2007   #11
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Wow, you used an orbital to buff out color sanding marks?? I'm surprised that worked, but it sure looks like it did!

You sure it wasn't a rotary? A $40 rotary I've heard of, a $40 orbital (other than those "bonnet" kinds like Sears sells) I've not heard of.
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Old 06-09-2007   #12
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Wow, you used an orbital to buff out color sanding marks?? I'm surprised that worked, but it sure looks like it did!

You sure it wasn't a rotary? A $40 rotary I've heard of, a $40 orbital (other than those "bonnet" kinds like Sears sells) I've not heard of.
Actually I meant a rotary. Corrected now.
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Here he is all cleaned up. I've done a lot of buffing and some color sanding so far. Long way to go though.


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Old 06-10-2007   #14
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Thanks! That's good to know. I think I'll go work on it some more.

They are not white, nor nearly as visible as shown in the picture. It just caught the light that way for the picture. In fact, unless you're looking for it, the defects are nearly invisible. However, once you see them, it's hard not to.

I need to get a PC and the right pads. I've been using a 2400rpm, orbital B&D with a wool pad, so I doubt I'm making very much headway.

Thanks again for the guidance.
No problem. I would be carful with a rotary machine. The correct pad and polish compound for heavy swirls can actually damage the paint! You don't want any hologram.

I have found (on my 4Runner DD) that the only way I can damage paint with a PC is to drop it onto the vehicle. Other than that, you're pretty safe. PM me if you want more specific advice on pads, etc.
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That's a good looking 91 you have there John! I haven't needed to break out the sandpaper for anything on the car yet. There are a couple of deeper defects in the rear that could use it, but there just are not enough of them to justify it IMO. The top looks great!
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Great write up bl, thanks for the post.
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That car looks great John
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Thanks all for the nice comments. Makes me feel my work is paying off.
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Great write up bl, thanks for the post.
Hope it helps clear up some of the detailing mystery!
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