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- Path: sparky!uunet!scifi!acheron!philabs!sew
- From: sew@philabs.philips.com (Scott E. Wakeman)
- Subject: Re: When waxing car, paint comes off.
- Message-ID: <1993Jan28.151119.17976@philabs.philips.com>
- Originator: sew@condor
- Sender: news@philabs.philips.com (Mr. C. News)
- Reply-To: sew@philabs.philips.com (Scott E. Wakeman)
- Organization: Philips Laboratories, Briarcliff, NY 10510
- References: <1k6d0pINNmdb@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov> <1993Jan27.191913.2379@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com>
- Distribution: usa
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 15:11:19 GMT
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- In article <1993Jan27.191913.2379@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com>, sharen@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (Sharen A. Rund) writes:
- |> In article <1k6d0pINNmdb@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov> ktong@shannon.jpl.nasa.gov (Kevin Tong) writes:
- |> >
- |> >I have a red 87 Honda Prelude.
- |> >
- |> >Now, when I apply wax with a white wax applicator, the
- |> >applicator has a light red color, indicating paint coming
- |> >off. The paint still seems like its in good condition,
- |> >but is not "glass" smooth. BTW I was applying Finish 2001 wax.
- |> >
- |> >What is wrong with the paint?
- |>
- |> nothing - you're taking off oxidization
- |>
- |> >Is this normal?
- |>
- |> yes
- |>
- |> >If not, what can I do to prevent further deterioration.
- |>
- |> keep using the wax and possibly a good rubbing compound in between - both
- |> will help keep down the oxidization and keep your paint looking better &
- |> newer for longer
- |>
- |> if you don't do this your paint will eventually get dull and whitish looking
- |>
- |> this is what 'detailers' do & get good money....
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- Finish 2001 is actually not a very good wax for cars. I personally
- would recommend a good cleaner-wax such as Mothers Cleaner wax. This
- has cleaners in it that aren't as harsh on the finish as Finish 2001.
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- Follow this with a good sealer/wax.
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- what ever you do ... don't use rubbing compound. This stuff should
- really be used in drastic cases. Instead, use a polishing compound.
- This is much milder than a rubbing compound.
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- For oxidation removal I recommend Black Magic mild formula.
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- This is what I do and get good money . . .
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