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For 1990-2009 cars only

Paint Condition

Wet Sanding

Cleaning

Polishing

New car prep or fine wheel marks

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Swirl Free Polish (M-82) W-6000 Pad for DA polishers

Swirl marks, chemical spotting or light oxidation

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Swirl Free Polish (M-83) W-9000 Finishing Pad

Overspray or medium oxidation

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Heavy-Cut Cleaner (M-85) W-7000 Cutting Pad

Swirl Remover (M-82) W-9000 Finishing Pad

Heavy oxidation or minor acid rain pitting

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Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-4000 Cutting Pad

Swirl Free Polish (M-82) W-6000 Finishing Pad

Dust nibs

2000 Grade Unigrit Sanding Block

Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad

Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-9000 Finishing Pad

Minor scratches or acid rain pitting

2000 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper

Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad

Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-9000 Finishing Pad

Major runs or sags

1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Block

Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad

Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-6000 Pad for DA Polishers

Major orange peel or acid rain pitting

1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper

Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad

Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-6000 Pad for DA Polishers

Need for protection

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