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    First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

    Hi. Just intrduced myself in the newbee forum. Can you guys tell me what to use in place of 0716 #7 Glaze. As far as I can tell it is not available in Canada. I want to bring back some life to an old single stage metalic paint job about 26 years old. It is very hazy and from reading I think I should use something like #7 Glaze so the oils in the product will soak into my single stage paint. Maybe I'm wrong. Just looking for advice as I tried to bring the paint back last summer by using mdium and heavy cut cleaners, followed by Ultramit Compound and then a good polish that I already had. All this and it didn't work. Never came really alive and only lasted a few days. Help. What didn't I do or do right. Thanks in advance, Keith.
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    Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

    Hmm... any chance of pics? The paint quickly reverting back to the old state isnt a great sign, but maybe a pic can help.

    Do you see any #80 Speed Glaze up there?
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      Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

      No #80. You guys have all the good stuff. All we have is Diamond Cut Compound, Medium Cut Cleaner, Fine Cut Cleaner and Heavy Cut Cleaner. Not much to pick from. Your right. May not be too much life there and I probably didn't do the paint any good last time I tried to revive it.

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        Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

        You should be able to find either Ultimate Polish and Ultimate Compound at Canadian Tire. UP is very light duty as far as defects removal is concerned, but it's quite rich in polishing oils along the lines of M07. UC, on the other hand, offers quite a bit of cut and is very light in polishing oils so we'd suggest you go with UP to start. And before you dismiss these as being from our Consumer Line, just know that both are derived from our top of the line Mirror Glaze Pro products, M205 and M105.
        Michael Stoops
        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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          Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

          [QUOTE=Michael Stoops;503644]You should be able to find either Ultimate Polish and Ultimate Compound at Canadian Tire. UP is very light duty as far as defects removal is concerned, but it's quite rich in polishing oils along the lines of M07. UC, on the other hand, offers quite a bit of cut and is very light in polishing oils so we'd suggest you go with UP to start. And before you dismiss these as being from our Consumer Line, just know that both are derived from our top of the line Mirror Glaze Pro products, M205 and M105.[/QUOT

          Thanks Michael. I will start with Ultimate Polish. I plan on using rotary buffler with terry cloth bonnet if thats ok. What speed would you suggest. I will leave the UP on for a day to let the oils penetrate the paint as it says to with the MO7. Than followup with Medium or Fine Cut cleaner (or Ultrimate Compound), or something else, and apply at what speed ? Or maybe you think the UP will clean it enough to just apply wax over the UP? Sorry for all the questions. Maybe you have a printed procedure that you can direct me to? Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. I will try to get some before and after pics for the forum.

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            Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

            Michael I've just been reading some more and I guess you mean that I should be starting with the Ultimate Polish, and that should bring the paint back enough that I can followup with a premium wax. I'll give it a try. Maybe with the polisher it might bring the paint back. Thanks, Keith.

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              Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

              We don't think using a terry cloth bonnet via rotary on old single stage paint is a very good idea at all. That's going to be a pretty aggressive process, regardless how mild Ultimate Polish is. For the record, UP is not a rotary compatible product (nor is M07 for that matter) but in all candor, you probably can get away with it. But again, not with a terry cloth bonnet, especially if your intention is to "nourish" the paint and work towards restoring color with the polishing oils. You really want a very non invasive application of this product for this purpose, and quite frankly hand application in this instance is really your best bet. As a side note - do you have access to foam pads to use on your rotary buffer? These are much better then any sort of terry cloth or wool bonnets and come in a wide variety of cut levels to match up with various liquids and maximize their results.

              It is very likely that an extended application process with UP will give you everything you want out of the paint and you can then go straight to wax. But you do not want to let the product sit on the paint for a day - it is essentially a wipe on, wipe off product. But allow us to elaborate on the "wipe on" part; you should use a bit of elbow grease when applying it, but don't go crazy and scrub the paint with it. Let the oils and very light abrasives, coupled with the mechanical action of the applicator pad, do the job of removing the oxidized paint and working those oils into the underlying paint layers. Then wipe it off while it's still wet. If you apply it and let it dry on the surface you'll be really annoyed at the removal process. Do not let a polish or paint cleaner dry on the paint!!

              Exactly what the end result will be here is going to depend on the severity of the oxidation present in the paint, and how effectively you work the product.

              For a really in depth write up on how to go about restoring weathered single stage paint, we recommend you read through Mike Phillips' excellent article on autotraderclassic.com Study that article and you'll be all set - but be warned, this is going to be a lot of work (but the rewards will be worth the effort).
              Michael Stoops
              Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

              Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

                Thanks very much Mike. Now I know exactly what to do. I will read the article you suggested and then go at r. It may be awhile, but I will let you know how I make out. Thanks again. When people get back to you as you did me, and take the time to explain how to do a a project like this, it really shows that you do care and want to help people out. Service like this is very rare indeed to find these days, and to someone like me, it means a great deal. Have a good day, Keith.

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                  Re: First, a question from the Nova Scotia newbee.

                  Thanks for that, Keith! We look forward to seeing some pix of this project when you're done.
                  Michael Stoops
                  Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                  Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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