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Old 09-21-09, 08:57   #13 (permalink)
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Re: 335, 550, Element, Limo

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Originally Posted by getcha View Post
Scott, your solution for that cladding is Optiseal. It will darken it ever so slightly and unlike something water based will not wash off, it will bead water and unlike some type of solvent based dressing will not damage paint.

EDIT: but work it a little with your foam applicator, and you may end up needing to dedicate one to it as some of the oxidation may come off onto the pad.
I figured Opti-Seal would be great for protection but there is some oxidation that I think will take a bit of effort to remove. I did try OS on a couple sections and while it did darken it up a bit but didn't remove the oxidation.

RustyBumper-the pad is made by American buffing-but I no longer see it on their website. I've had it a couple of years. Not sure if David from Optimum or my local Optimum distributor gave me a couple to try.

Anyway, this is their website: American Buffing Company

I do have one of their 8" orange waffle cutting pads which is nearly as stout as using a wool pad and holograms less. I also have an 8" black finishing pad that works very well too.

I believe you have to buy in bulk through their website but maybe if you contact them you can find who sells their pads retail.
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