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    Starting over

    Since it had been a while since I had been able to clean the car, I decided to 'start over.' After a 'wash/clay/wash,' I used DACP at '6' (2-3 passes), followed by NXT on '5.'

    The rims got Klasse AIO, the tires were sprayed with NXT, which was allowed to sit overnight, then buffed the next day.





    Don
    12/27/2015
    "Darth Camaro"
    2013 Camaro ... triple black
    323 hp V6, 6 speed manual
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    Looks good, nice looking yellow. I have always like yellow on a vehicle. Check the wheels out, didn't know that chrome could look so good really stands out over the glossy tires!
    Brandon

    2007 Black Chevy Avalanche
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      I really found that DACP used on a cutting pad, and from the beginning buffing it on '6' really does a job on the paint If it wasn't for the fact that DACP leaves no protection, I wouldn't have had a problem stopping there. The finish was that smooth and flaw-free.

      Several the color difference in some of the pics is my fault, the yellow is hard to photograph in bright sun...it's difficult to see in the viewfinder, so I have to play with the brightness level on the computor to bring out more detail.


      Reflections of the gravel driveway



      Don
      12/27/2015
      "Darth Camaro"
      2013 Camaro ... triple black
      323 hp V6, 6 speed manual

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      • #4
        sweet! love the rim shot.
        2000
        2019 GMC Sierra
        1500 AT4

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        • #5
          Hi Don,

          Did you find the cutting pad dulled your paint down?

          And if so, did you find the DACP restored the clarity and gloss?

          See this thread here,

          Automatic car wash damage

          Mike
          Mike Phillips
          760-515-0444
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Mike Phillips
            Hi Don,

            Did you find the cutting pad dulled your paint down?

            And if so, did you find the DACP restored the clarity and gloss?

            See this thread here,

            Automatic car wash damage

            Mike
            I have never found the cutting pad (LC Yellow) to have much (if any) dulling effect on the paint. The way I have found that works best for me is to apply the DACP (Swirl Free Polish, or other 'cutting' polish) is to start at 5-6 on the PC and just keep it at that speed. I work sections at a time, and watch the product go from it's normal viscosity and light tan color to a clear and lightly oily film.

            The only reason I know it turns to dust is because I can see the dust on other surfaces of the car. It seems that most of the 'corrective' effects of the DACP start just before it changes color/consistancy and continue until there's nothing left.

            This statement about sums it up:

            Originally posted by Don
            If it wasn't for the fact that DACP leaves no protection, I wouldn't have had a problem stopping there. The finish was that smooth and flaw-free.
            Don
            12/27/2015
            "Darth Camaro"
            2013 Camaro ... triple black
            323 hp V6, 6 speed manual

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            • #7
              Great work! Nice!! Great reflections!

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