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Old 03-14-07, 09:00   #1 (permalink)
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how can you tell if a polish is fully broken down

Well this is just a fairly simple question, but I have never really been apply to get a straight forward answers, how do you tell if a polish is fully broken down. I am using just a PC, and seem to be getting pretty good results, but what signs should I look for to tell if the polish is fully broken down. Thanks in advance
 
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Old 03-14-07, 09:15   #2 (permalink)
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Re: how can you tell if a polish is fully broken down

it's a little tricky but
it looks clear but is still wet
 
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Old 03-14-07, 09:23   #3 (permalink)
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Re: how can you tell if a polish is fully broken down

this is a members tutorial on polish breakdown... it is very help full.

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Old 03-14-07, 10:13   #4 (permalink)
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Re: how can you tell if a polish is fully broken down

It begins to clear out and is easy to remove.
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Old 03-14-07, 11:11   #5 (permalink)
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Re: how can you tell if a polish is fully broken down

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it's a little tricky but
it looks clear but is still wet

I find this to be what confuses people the most. This is also why i stress that if your correcting paint that you NEED ALOT of light so that you can clearly see the polish go clear but still be able to see it. I dunno if that made any sense
Of course light serves many other functions in the process of correcting paint.
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Old 03-14-07, 12:19   #6 (permalink)
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Re: how can you tell if a polish is fully broken down

Ok, I think I understand now, I just wasn't sure if I was fully breaking down the polish. Now what type of light does everyone use for there paint correction
 
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Old 03-14-07, 12:22   #7 (permalink)
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I use 1000w halogens, flourescents, incondesents and a brinkman xenon.
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