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    I tried waxing it, buffing it with MF cloth but the oily marks just wont dissapear. My ride is a black fort ergo prone to minor swirls that are easily removed by a 3M rubbing compound, but my problem is the aftermath. PLEASE HELP!!!!

    TIA

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    removing swirls with a rubbing compound? that's a bit harsh.. you should have opted for a lesser abrasive product such as a polish.

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    yup polish up with a machine or hand glaze to remove swril marks...

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    Yes, hand glaze would do just right. Then follow up with Simoniz quick shine.

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    hope you haven't rubbed it too much or you would have removed too much top coat.

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    Yeah, got my lesson now. Thanks guys. So whats the best thing to do with this oily spot residue from the rubbing compound?

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    sand with 2000 grit sand paper
    much better if you have a buffing machine
    use "Guilder rubbing compound" and kerosene
    hope this works for you

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    I guess moral is leave rubbing compounds to the pros.

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    Quote Originally Posted by emongedmund View Post
    sand with 2000 grit sand paper
    much better if you have a buffing machine
    use "Guilder rubbing compound" and kerosene
    hope this works for you

    never do this if your not sure with what you are doing, using 2000 grit sand paper is more dangerous than rubbing compound. just bring it to your favorite detailer and they can tell what needs to be done, also you can ask them what you did wrong, and what you should have done to avoid the damage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by impulzz View Post
    never do this if your not sure with what you are doing, using 2000 grit sand paper is more dangerous than rubbing compound. just bring it to your favorite detailer and they can tell what needs to be done, also you can ask them what you did wrong, and what you should have done to avoid the damage.
    Sorry, this are just my suggestions if you can do it yourself coz ive been doing this eversince to my customers.
    Using 2000 grit sand paper is a very fine kind of LIHA.. when applied to body paint in one direction with water and a bit of soap, it will remove oils and light scratches. as long as you apply it on light pressure, it will not affect the body top coat unless the topcoat is very thin..if so, repaint body top coat. Guilder rubbing compound is like a gel with very fine abrasive, unlike 3M, the texture is rough. Applying it with kerosene and a buffing machine then wax will result to a mirror like shine..
    this is how they do it in most Automotive body shops if you plan taking it to detailers..

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