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*1LOW4X4* · 02-01-2011, 02:14 AM

Well The clear coat is LONG gone but I figured what could it hurt getting some compound on that old paint.

I'll throw pics in here as I go!

And here's a pic of the truck, really shows that dull paint....That way we can compare when I'm done!

bigd65 · 02-01-2011, 07:21 AM

WOW we are close, Come to ANGLETON, I have a big black one you can do when you get done with yours LOL

blakeduren · 02-01-2011, 01:03 PM

My red suburban is the same way....
Are you just using rubbing compound?
With a buffer or by hand?

*1LOW4X4* · 02-01-2011, 02:25 PM

Blake, I'm using a buffer, and it seems to work better than by hand. Its a rubbing compound I'm using also.

I'll probably follow up with some wax

Shawn5488 · 02-01-2011, 03:36 PM

Use polishing compound or Ultimate compound before waxing, takes the abrasion out. My truck came from AZ and was dulled and I was just playing around and it polished up better then new! Cant wait for finished pics!

kikkegek · 02-01-2011, 05:22 PM

he nice!

I did our red Burb last year September...really made her shine again!

right buffed, left not

half buffed

ready!

*1LOW4X4* · 02-12-2011, 10:32 AM

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*1LOW4X4* · 02-12-2011, 10:36 AM

Double post

Telecasterjoey · 02-12-2011, 12:40 PM

Wow looks great!

jojoman · 02-12-2011, 12:54 PM

what pad are you guys using to buff my tahoe neds buffing in hood also what compound can i find it at auto parts man i really need to know how to do this

*1LOW4X4* · 02-12-2011, 02:17 PM

I used 3m perfect it pads, 3 different ones. A white one for rubbing compound, another white one for polishing compound, and the black is for buffing wax. They are about 80 for all three, but i don't think you can find them at an auto parts store.

You're probably gonna wanna use ultimate compound and wax on the tahoe, I wouldn't use rubbing compound on newer paint.

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Phil750 · 02-12-2011, 04:06 PM

Sweet Ride

joe1982 · 02-12-2011, 04:25 PM

Nice

good way for me to spend my sat morning, i was thinking abuout doing this today

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-12-2011, 04:35 PM

amazing transformation. The old elbows may be hurting, but the wallet isnt much lighter. Looks GREAT!

spudz · 02-12-2011, 05:36 PM

wow looks so much better! looks like new paint!

jojoman · 02-15-2011, 12:36 AM

did you use a buffer or just by hand where can i find the compound to talking about

justpball · 02-15-2011, 06:49 AM

looks great bro!

silvereagle07 · 02-15-2011, 08:54 AM

Looks awesome! Good job man.

*1LOW4X4* · 02-15-2011, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojoman

did you use a buffer or just by hand where can i find the compound to talking about

buffer, one of those big variable speed ones from harbor freight, works great. Looks like a big grinder, you know?

Those pads are 3M perfect it, and are $80 bucks for the 3, and then I just bought regular rubbing compound and polishing compound from auto parts store. Then your choice of wax. Buff it after the wax and it really shines.

Thanks guys!

02-01-2011, 02:14 AM	#1
1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Well The clear coat is LONG gone but I figured what could it hurt getting some compound on that old paint. I'll throw pics in here as I go! And here's a pic of the truck, really shows that dull paint....That way we can compare when I'm done!

02-01-2011, 07:21 AM	#2
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 WOW we are close, Come to ANGLETON, I have a big black one you can do when you get done with yours LOL __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

02-01-2011, 01:03 PM	#3
blakeduren Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 192	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 My red suburban is the same way.... Are you just using rubbing compound? With a buffer or by hand?

02-01-2011, 02:25 PM	#4
1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Blake, I'm using a buffer, and it seems to work better than by hand. Its a rubbing compound I'm using also. I'll probably follow up with some wax

02-01-2011, 03:36 PM	#5
Shawn5488 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central IN Posts: 87	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Use polishing compound or Ultimate compound before waxing, takes the abrasion out. My truck came from AZ and was dulled and I was just playing around and it polished up better then new! Cant wait for finished pics!

02-01-2011, 05:22 PM	#6
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 he nice! I did our red Burb last year September...really made her shine again! right buffed, left not half buffed half buffed ready! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

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1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Posted via Mobile Device

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1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Double post Last edited by 1LOW4X4; 02-12-2011 at 10:37 AM.

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Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Wow looks great!

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jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 what pad are you guys using to buff my tahoe neds buffing in hood also what compound can i find it at auto parts man i really need to know how to do this

02-12-2011, 02:17 PM	#11
1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 I used 3m perfect it pads, 3 different ones. A white one for rubbing compound, another white one for polishing compound, and the black is for buffing wax. They are about 80 for all three, but i don't think you can find them at an auto parts store. You're probably gonna wanna use ultimate compound and wax on the tahoe, I wouldn't use rubbing compound on newer paint. Posted via Mobile Device

02-12-2011, 04:06 PM	#12
Phil750 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 47	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Sweet Ride

02-12-2011, 04:25 PM	#13
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 Nice good way for me to spend my sat morning, i was thinking abuout doing this today __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

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78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 amazing transformation. The old elbows may be hurting, but the wallet isnt much lighter. Looks GREAT!

02-12-2011, 05:36 PM	#15
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02-15-2011, 12:36 AM	#16
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: Doing a little buffing on the ol 85 C20 did you use a buffer or just by hand where can i find the compound to talking about

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