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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Help- NO shine!

Hey again, got another question for you kind folks here at FTEs. My 1991 f150 was a custom repaint, but it lacks shine! Very nice paint job, slightly lighter than stock, but it lacks luster. Could it be that my paint was just never clear coated? What are my options to add a shiny, high luster finish to my truck?

Will something as simple as a hand wax work or will i need it to be clearcoated?

Picture of my truck is in my gallery.
 

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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Polish it with a fine cut compond, then wax it.
A foam pad on a DA polisher with some 3M Finess-It will do wonders!
As a matter of fact I just did mine this morning
Gene
 
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Great stuff, thanks Geneoh.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Bcoover, what part of Alabama are you in? That truck looks very familiar.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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that's awesome!!!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Actually in Maryland not Alabama, sorry for the mislead.
 
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