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Notice to Moderators: I accidentally posted this in the Queensland thread >_< the other day. I reported myself to notify an administrator to move it here which for some reason has cut off my ability to edit the post. If a mod is reading this, please feel free to delete the post in the Queensland section and my apologies for a Double posted topic.

Hey all,

First off I've done a bit of detailing over the past few years and there's nothing I enjoy more than getting compliments on how well my cars have looked. I mostly hand detailed before until my dad picked up a mothers wax attack. I used it a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed the ease of machine buffing but noticed much sooner than later this product really didn't cut the grade for what I needed it to do. I invested in a Concours 900 DA buffer from Waxit (with Lake Country and Menzerna compounds to suit) and I couldn't be happier with the results. Thought I'd just post up some results for all those people that like to check out photos.

Keep in mind, I got this side fender from a panel beaters and as well as a big ding in it, it had flaking paint etc... so the test spot is a little askew haha.

As you can see it's in pretty poor condition. Swirls and scratches clearly evident.

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This was after I washed and clay barred the right side.

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A couple of passes using Orange lake country pad and Menzerna Power Finish.

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There's a picture missing between the last photo and the next one but the step involved Grey Lake country pad with Menzerna Final Finish.

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Swirls and Scratches seem to have been removed fairly good.

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Reflective finish is always rewarding :thumbsup:.

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Comparison shot of 50/50 before and after (around the other way)

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I could have spent a lot more time and there's a few steps I missed out on (like waxing) just because I didn't want to waste too much on a crummy pos fender (it was a off a ford anyway) :rolleyes:.

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yeah i did my work ute with one ages ago..come up mint..its a powerful little machine for the money.

if i had a complaint, its that its very heavy compared to some of the more expensive machines..

but i need the excercise :P

Its alot of work (like easily half a day) doing the whole car though >_<

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going to give the missus car a crack in the next few days hasnt been done for 5 years and looking shabby...

I was told by a panel beater to lightly spray water on as you buff to stop it drying out, saves you using so much product..

Yeah it's definitely a good kit. I spent close to 24 (broken hours) detailing my car before I left over seas. Got some pretty good results although next time, I wish to have in my possession a paint depth indicator. Detailed my car with a concours white pad and Menzernas Power finish PF2500. I got most swirls, light scratches and holograms out however, there was still a few that remained but personally could be buffed out with a different compound/pad combination. Anyway, car looks mint ;)

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