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torradan,May 3 2006, 09:05 PM Wrote:What type of buffer would you recommend?  I'm very afraid of screwing it up and destroying the paint.

And for rim/wheel cleaners?  I have this annoying.. brown? colored stuff on my rims that I'm having a hell of a time removing.  Its not brake dust, and not quite sure what it is.

Oh yeah, and the paint has some swirls.. recommendations?  They aren't bad, but they are annoying.  As well as  acouple of scratches, thanks to untarped trucks dumping rocks on me.
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If you have never used an orbital buffer before I recommend you dont just get one and try it on your own ride,.,,plus they can run $150-300+

I'd recommend you get a small orbital/palm polisher 6", 7"..and that will be a great little tool thats easy to use and wont f*** up anything!

Rims//there are many products, the turtlewax platinum wheel cleaner is good, also simoniz rim cleaner, GUNK, ...thats all I can think of..I use acid at work but it commercial chemical--..by the way..an old toothbrush is a great tool for rims.

as for swirls.. meguiars mirrorglaze swirl remover on a small orbital or by hand in a circular motion...allow to haze/dry and then wipe clean with microfiber...that should remover alot of light surface defects!
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hope that helps