Good before/after shots...

[Cosmin]

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Everyone's interpretation of "a pass" is different. For me, a pass is 1 cycle on the paint. Meaning, apply the product, work that product in a few different directions, then wipe product off. This would equal 1 pass.

Single stage meaning 1 product and 1 pass(see above), this does not mean single stage type paint(no clear coat).

This was a Harley edition Ford truck, base and clear coat. 1 pass(see above) around the entire truck with M105, and a couple of spots where I had to make 2 passes(see above).


I'm sure you're even more confused than you were before

nice , what pad did u use?

[Desertdawg]

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Dam thats awesome!!! I guess it's time to throw out all the old stuff and upgrad products...
Money down the drain :lol

[cardriver]

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Thanks for the clarification, Nick. I'm astounded at the results you achieved, given that you did mainly one pass, and it was with m105! Says a lot about the product, and perhaps more importantly--your technique (applause).

I did about three passes with m105, followed by 2 passes of m205 both w/ 7''
SB 2.0 Yellow polishing pad on speed 5 with the G110 and could only achieve about 60% correction on my mother's beat-up 1997 work truck. 5 hours invested, and all I had time to do was the hood . And it still didn't turn outeven 1/3 as dramatically-awesome as your 1-step correction, haha.
I may have to look into these 6.5'' orange CCS pads that I keep seeing people use...

[TimG]

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Wow. Now that's some before and after

[Eddie6th]

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Great work.What a reflection.Better than my bathroom mirror!

[Nick Chapman]

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Now that's funny! You know, I forgot Nick recently starting using Photoshop...

Either he's really good with M105 and a DA or he's gotten really good with Photoshop making "before" photos look really bad!

Guess I'm busted

[10degreesbtdc]

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So what's the big deal, you just had someone take a picture of you holding the camera to your face

Now that's funny! You know, I forgot Nick recently starting using Photoshop...

Either he's really good with M105 and a DA or he's gotten really good with Photoshop making "before" photos look really bad!

[InfiniteDetail]

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So what's the big deal, you just had someone take a picture of you holding the camera to your face

Awesome work as usual

[rgcurtis]

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Sweet Shot! Good work!!

[10degreesbtdc]

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Great job as always, Nick! Thanks for sharing your expertise and for your positive coaching. I know I always feel more confident after reading your tips and always look forward to trying what you describe. I don't care what anyone says, YOU are the whacksman!

[Michael Stoops]

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Just goes to show that ANYONE can achieve results like this!

Flash back to Christmas time, 2007. We're working on the custom boat for Alpine Electronics 2008 CES project. M105 has just been released and we're using it on the boat, pulling out 1,000 grit sanding marks in some cases. Joe Fernandez of Superior Shine is there and I ask him:

"So Joe, what do you think of this new M105?"

"I hate it" he replies.

"Hate it", I ask, "but why?"

He turns to look at me and says "Because it means that now even you can detail almost as good as I do."

Funny guy, that Joe.

[stinger66]

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Nice work again. I am so jealous. I am doing a 2001 honda civic tonight & will take alot of before & after pictures & see how it turns out. I have learned so much from this forum. Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stinger66

[Nick Chapman]

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looks awesome!
I think I have to check out this #105...

You mean you don't have any yet? Can we get a ban for this guy? Seriously?

[Nick Chapman]

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Awesome job!
So, single-stage w/ m105...
What pad, and what machine, and how many "passes" for a given work area did you use? (Assuming a work area would be a ~14''X14'' square--you name it. Also, I don't know what a "pass" is either, because the thread about it didn't enlighten me ). Please inform!

Everyone's interpretation of "a pass" is different. For me, a pass is 1 cycle on the paint. Meaning, apply the product, work that product in a few different directions, then wipe product off. This would equal 1 pass.

Single stage meaning 1 product and 1 pass(see above), this does not mean single stage type paint(no clear coat).

This was a Harley edition Ford truck, base and clear coat. 1 pass(see above) around the entire truck with M105, and a couple of spots where I had to make 2 passes(see above).


I'm sure you're even more confused than you were before

[J. A. Michaels]

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What a difference. The clarity of the paint is fantastic.