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Paint Condition

Wet Sanding

Cleaning

Polish

New Vehicle Preparation or Fine Sand Wheel Trace

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No Vortex Polishing (M-82) W-6000 Pad, Equipped for DA Polisher

Vortex Trace, Chemical Corrosion or Light Oxidization

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No Vortex Polish (M-83) W- 9000 Trim Pad

Over Due Paint or Medium Oxidization

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Rough Grinding Cleaner (M- 85) W-7000 Rough Grinding Pad

Vortex Polish (M-82) W-9000 Trim Pad

Heavy oxidation or minor acid rain pitting

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Compound Electrical Cleaner (M-84) W-4000 Rough Grinding Pad

No Vortex Polish (M-82) W- 6000 Trim Pad

Dust nibs

2000 Class Uniform Grain Grinding Stone

Compound Electrical Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Rough Grinding Pad

No Vortex Polish (M-2) W- 9000 Trim Pad

Minor scratches or acid rain pitting

2000 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper

Compound Electrical Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Rough Grinding Pad

No Vortex Polish (M-2) W- 9000 Trim Pad

Major runs or sags

1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Block

Compound Electrical Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Rough Grinding Pad

No Vortex Polishing (M-2) W- 6000 Pad, Equipped for DA Polisher

Heavy orange peel or acid rain pitting

1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper

Compound Electrical Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Rough Grinding Pad

No Vortex Polishing (M-2) W- 6000 Pad, Equipped for DA Polisher

Need protection

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Quick Detailer (M-6601) will provide protection without streaking. Contains the mildest of cleaners which will ensure even application of polish.