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Old 07-23-2013, 09:38 AM   #15
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If we are just talking overspray, yes it's fine as long as you've went over it with clay bar first. Just do small sections at a time and be prepared to use more than one pad. C

Check your pad often. If you notice it getting contaminated with any of the over spray the clay didn't pull off, switch to a fresh one.



Yep. Least aggressive method first, ALWAYS! No sense in wasting time/effort/product.

Starting with the most aggressive approach is like killing a fly with a sledgehammer.
Thanks Nick.
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Old 07-23-2013, 10:09 AM   #16
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I kill all my flies with chopsticks
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Old 07-23-2013, 10:16 AM   #17
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If we are just talking overspray, yes it's fine as long as you've went over it with clay bar first. Just do small sections at a time and be prepared to use more than one pad. C

Check your pad often. If you notice it getting contaminated with any of the over spray the clay didn't pull off, switch to a fresh one.



Yep. Least aggressive method first, ALWAYS! No sense in wasting time/effort/product.

Starting with the most aggressive approach is like killing a fly with a sledgehammer.
Sounds good, thanks Nick! Weather is suppose to be nice this weekend, can't wait.

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Old 07-23-2013, 05:02 PM   #18
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Pics or it never happened.

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Sounds good, thanks Nick! Weather is suppose to be nice this weekend, can't wait.
Good luck, post up your results!
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:03 PM   #19
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Pics or it never happened.
You know those Konica Minolta Swinghub cameras they use to analyze golf swings? Super slow mo?

We tried to capture it on one of those one time and it just looked like the fly disappeared into thin air.
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I'd take it back to the place that caused the issue.
I agree! Why should you have to spend more to fix their mistake! That would make me so angry!

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