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Old 01-04-2016, 08:12 AM
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Speaking from experience, I would NOT try to brush the car yourself, UNLESS you specifically tell the Kirkhams that you plan to brush or polish your car. Filed finish does not mean your car is ready to be sanded to a brushed finish. Mine has a lot of small divots and holes that will need to be professionally filled before I can sand the body to a brushed finish. I was under the assumption that the car would come filed fairly even and I could start sanding, but that is not the case. Now I must transport my car several hours away and leave it to have metal work done to fill the pits and holes. Will I still save money in the long run? Yes. If I could go back in time and just pay the Kirkhams to brush the car, yes I would.
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