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Originally Posted by M2381
Nice job, looks great!
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Originally Posted by Mr.AK
Now that's serious work!
3 questions: 1.) Is the 3M tape AT ALL damaging to the clear coat? 2.) Do you put the tape on after the clay bar step 3.) How many calories did you burn during that whole process  |
1. 3m painters tape is perfectly safe on clear coat
2. yes, taping is done after wash & clay and before polishing.
3. It was definitely a workout. I've noticed my arms are alot more toned now from using my rotary buffer all the time.
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Originally Posted by Big Windy
well, your hard work certainly paid off...great job!
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim
Very nice work! Wow!
How long did that take you, start to finish?
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It took around 13 hrs over 2 days. BMW clear coat is pretty hard. I had hoped to 1-step the car with menz po106ff (fine polish) but it didn't remove all the defects so I had to step it up to menz sip p083rd (medium polish).
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Originally Posted by BCMPOWER
I am amazed at the results! I didn't know a one month old car would have that many swirls! Honestly I would have been hesitant to polish my fresh paint but the results look spectacular.
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Even new cars sitting in the lot are not in pristine condition because of bonded contaminants from transporting and swirls from improper washing techniques done by the dealerships.