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Fixing a HEAVILY oxidized test panel!

Here's a write up from our friends at Adam's Australia: Hello Ladies and Gentleman, Some of you may have seen a recent post of mine regarding a hood/bonnet found at

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Old 02-15-2013, 02:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Here's a write up from our friends at Adam's Australia:



Hello Ladies and Gentleman,

Some of you may have seen a recent post of mine regarding a hood/bonnet found at a local Wrecker.

The back story can be found here: Adam's Polishes Results - Adam's Polishes Forums

Mook asked if I had taken pictures of the process and I did, so here they are.

Image 1- Bonnet as found with visible rust defects.


Image 2- Taped off and ready for a barrage of Adam's goodness


Image 3- Car Wash Shampoo and APC wash


Image 4- Post wash result and ready for Detail Spray and Clay Combo


Image 5- New Clay kneaded


Image 6- Sister assisting in Claying. Oxidation and grit on Clay


Image 7- Clay close up


Image 8- Post Clay and ready for Adam's 3 step Machine Polishing System with Gen4 Pads using PC 7424XP


Image 9- Adam's Severe Swirl Remover 4 passes at 5000 opm


Image 10- Post Severe Swirl Remover passes


Image 11- Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover 4 passes at 5000 opm 1 pass at 6000 opm


Image 12- Post Swirl & Haze Remover passes


Image 13- Adam's 4" FOCUS Pads at work for stubborn scratches. Using Metabo Cordless Drill with 4" Drill Backing Plate


Image 14- Swirl and Haze with pea sized drops



Adam's Machine Super Sealant and Brilliant Glaze were applied at the end. (forgot to take photos)

Image 15-20- Assorted Shots of finished result!















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