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John

Looking good, are you using a mechanical device? What compound?
The initial cut and polish was with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/carpro-essence/
He'll seal it with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/cquartz/
He'll instruct me to keep it clean with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/ech2o-waterless-wash/
And if I need to reseal any sections it will be with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/reload/
As far as machines he uses various Rupes and he has a MOUNTAIN of different pads.

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BTW, I have found that the belly can be abused without attention for many years the grease and soot can really attached itself to the surface. I like to use Simple Green Aircraft cleaner and a semi stiff brush. Even a toothbrush around all the rivets to loosen the contaminates. Makes a big difference and then follow up with a nice coat of NON-CARNAUBA wax. This will eliminate any static.
Yeah, it was GROSS. He needed a degreaser and all purpose cleaner before any paint restoration.
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Get that craft ready for the flyin over to Nova Scotia......
One step at a time...first thing is get her airworthy/annual/install MT props/panel updated a bit/knock off the hours for the insurance company, etc.

MT is telling me April before I see the props.

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