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Old 07-06-2009, 09:54 PM   #1
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Film?

So my truck had been sitting around the shop for awhile and now the paint has a film on it..which I think is from body filler dust. I washed it once gently and it didn't come off. So what is the best way to go about getting it off?
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Re: Film?

wax it, claybar it?
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Re: Film?

claybar....


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Re: Film?

Wash it again, dry it, cleaner wax, claybar, wash again, dry again, polish, wax.
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Re: Film?

I figured claybar would be the solution, just wanted a second opinion. Thanks guys.
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yeah claybar the shit outta it



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