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I started to buff out some bad paint on my truck using a high speed buffer and a 2ND product it came out great but slowly began to turn white, did it again the same thing can you tell me what i did wrong and how to get the shine back
You did nothing wrong- the paint is decaying. When something oxidizes, it's changing chemical composition- under the surface, the problem is still going on, even if you bulldoze a shine onto it with a high speed. Half your shine was the oils in the polishing and wax compounds- once they evaporate, the shine left. You need the car stripped and refinished. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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