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Old 06-02-2004, 09:41 PM   #43
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What's the point of the polisher then?? LOL
Good to know. Actually GREAT to know. I will try that out... Hope to get a start on the Safari this week to... Haven't finished the Overlander, but anxious to see how the Safari will shine up.
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Ron,
Good question,
Actually, the "cyclo" is a much needed tool in that final polishing process, in that...it gets all the swirls marks off of your nice, new finis.. (Adds the depth you want to your shine~! )
I just wanted you to know that, by itself, it's not the ans to getting the really rough corrosion off.
For that, I have found that using a piece of soft sweatshirt, and Nuvite compound (G6 or F7) plus elbow grease works best~
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Old 06-02-2004, 10:58 PM   #44
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Or a compounder...saves on the elbow grease!

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Old 06-07-2004, 10:25 AM   #45
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Gord's cuts time, effort, & expense

We did a 6'x6' area on an Airstream that the clear coat had already been sanded off of using a low RPM buffer in less than 30 minutes!

I would insert a picture...but we are new to this forum... and I can't figure out how!

Request a 2 ounce sample today!
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Old 06-07-2004, 10:32 AM   #46
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Your polisher looks so nice and clean - won't stay that way very long

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Old 06-07-2004, 11:04 AM   #47
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Your polisher looks so nice and clean - won't stay that way very long

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That was "Day One" it certainly doesn't look like that anymore!

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Old 06-07-2004, 11:06 AM   #48
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No unfortunately polishing anything is something that has to be kept up on a regular basis. After being victumized by the results of polishes currently available thru many hours of hard work, and years of disappointment, we know Gord's Polish/Sealer is one of the best, and the most affordable polish...And we are working to make it available to everyone. A successful patent availability search leaves us with the task of patenting a product and paying for the costs.......OR we can just continue our working class lives and just keep the secret to ourselves. We have only been working the market since February and responses have been very encouraging. We would love the opportunity to prove we are worth your attention.
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Old 06-08-2004, 07:14 AM   #49
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Compounding

My problem with compounding is I am using my ol' 1/2 inch drill. Don't have the spare cash to get more 'easily held' tool. So, it's hard to control the compounder. It pushes me right off the ladder. But I do understand the intense need for it.

Tried the Safari this week. MUCH more difficult than the Overlander. Those eight years make a huge difference....even WITH the Compounder. Oh well. No complaints really. I enjoy it!
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tin can,

The lower RPM of the drill is actually what you want to use since it will tend not to heat the metal.

Does your drill have the extra handle on the side of the chuck? That would help a lot. I would think you can get an aftermarket one if yours does not.

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