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    I recently became the owner of an old Black & Decker rotary (same as Dewalt 849) and have been searching for a car to practice on. Came across this gem that is not being driven and has been sitting at my uncle's for who knows how long. So I strike a deal with him, once I get comfortable with using the rotary, his car will be next on my list.

    Since I was practicing with the rotary, I decided to test many different products and pads. These are the ones that come to mind:

    Black & Decker rotary
    Meguiars g110
    6.5" LC white polishing pad
    7" Meguiars cutting pad
    5.5" LC white polishing pad
    Meguiars Ultimate Compound
    Swirl X
    D151
    M02
    M105
    Top of the Line compound
    Meguiars Gold Class paste wax (picked it up for a dollar a while back and thought this would be a great opportunity to try it out)

    Enough typing, onto the pictures:

    Upon picking up the car:











    Read panel after washing/clay bar:









    Hood after wash:





    Before:



    After:





    Passenger door before:





    50/50





    Reflection before:





    Reflection after:



    Rear panel after:








    I struggled with controlling the rotary in the beginning so I loosened my grip and by the time I finished, I was able to move it where I want, when I want even on vertical surfaces. The car is still not perfect but looks way better. As always, C&C welcome.

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    Re: And the guinea pig is... (first time using rotary)

    I'm ashamed to say that my vehicle currently looks like that at the moment

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      Re: And the guinea pig is... (first time using rotary)

      Very nice!
      Shane
      1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

      If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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        Re: And the guinea pig is... (first time using rotary)

        oh man I'll love to see this one finish.......Love hondas and a civic hatch in black is not often seen......especially with SI rims...and lowered.......with limo style window tints.....

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          Re: And the guinea pig is... (first time using rotary)

          Wow! Im very impressed!

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          • #6
            Re: And the guinea pig is... (first time using rotary)

            nice work lots better
            2008 Mazda CX-9 (WIFE'S)
            1995 Ford F150 XLT (MINE)
            1995 Honda Accord LX (TOTALED)
            1962 Lincoln Continental (SOLD)
            1965 Ford Mustang (NEW PROJECT)

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