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earlywesty
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| For thin og paint I use TR3 by hand only, it works fantastic. For power buffing where burn through is less of a concern I use the 3M Perfect It, also a very nice high quality product. Pad type and amount of water used change the result as well. |
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EverettB 
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Location: Phoenix Metro
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| '64cal lookdub wrote: |
| I bought some TR-3 to try out on my SWR paint. Has anyone in here used it? |
Yes, I have used it on my '61 SWR Double Cab - it is great.
I have seen people say to follow up with a wax afterward but I have not.
My truck is currently chalky again but it gets tons of sun and it's red so probably not the TR-3s fault.
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andre b
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Location: San Jose C.A.
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| TR-3 is the my favorite. No waxing after..im not a fan of shiny waxy cars. |
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CaLiBus
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:58 am Post subject: |
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| andre b wrote: |
| TR-3 is the my favorite. No waxing after..im not a fan of shiny waxy cars. |
X2 !
Especially original dove blue. Call me a weirdo but oxidized, weathered and sun baked dove blue is my favorite.
Can you share more with us what magic TR-3 can do? |
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andre b
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'64cal lookdub
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| I've heard different things about applying it. Do you apply it and let it sit for 2hrs and then rub it out? |
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localboy
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Location: "Mainland", PNW
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
1. It is best to pre-wash your car to avoid the abrasive action by dirt and contaminants. Using gentle pressure, direct the water towards the car at an angle letting the water run from the top to the bottom. After washing, dry your car with a chamois or other soft cloth, and you are ready to apply TR-3 Resin Glaze.
2. TR-3 Resin Glaze is specially designed so that it is easy to use and at the same time provides you with maximum results. In cooler weather, you may apply TR-3 in either the sun or the shade. However, if the car’s metal is too hot to rest your hand on comfortably, you should move the car into the shade. This prevents the polish from drying too quickly to allow the cleaner to sink in deeply and clean thoroughly.
3. Start with a soft, clean cloth. The cloth is very important in the application of any polish as some can be more abrasive than others. We recommend 100% cotton as it tends to be the least abrasive. DO NOT use a cloth made of synthetic materials; many can cause scratches and other damage to your car’s surface. Keep several extra cloths on hand so you can change to fresh ones often; contaminants and impurities can actually be deposited back into the paint if you continue using the same soiled cloth.
4. Apply TR-3 Resin Glaze to the cloth, and then apply the cloth the car’s surface, working in small areas about two square feet each. It is not necessary to rub hard; just massage the polish in well until a haze develops and the shine begins to appear, and then continue on to the next area. Within a short time, a light powdery film will appear on the polished surfaces which indicates the cleaners have lifted out the impurities and are ready to be wiped away. Use a fresh cloth and turn the cloth frequently. You will discover that underneath the powdery film there is a tough shield of resins that are still being absorbed into the paint to protect it from further damage by harsh elements.
5. TR-3 Resin Glaze is also an excellent buffing formula. Using a new lamb’s wool pad, apply TR-3 to the pad and then apply the pad to the surface. Clean the pad regularly with a cleaning wheel during the job. If the polish dries too quickly, add a little water. After the entire car has been buffed, wipe it down by hand with a soft, clean cloth.
6. Allow 2-3 hours for the resin to set before washing or exposing the car to water. |
http://bluemagicusa.com/index.php/blue_magic/products/91
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Big Bill
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andre b I thought you said "Iam not a fan of shiny waxy cars". This one is beautiful 
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kenshapiro2002
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I used TR3 on "The Turd" today after washing the rust away (to a degree) with CLR. VERY pleased:
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Pinetops
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After reading this thread I bought some TR-3. Man this is some good stuff! It's actually better than CLR in some areas for removing rust (and much more pleasant to use).
Most of all though:
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'64cal lookdub
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| Post up some pics! I still need to hit my paint with it. |
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kenshapiro2002
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Waiting for parts from Gerson, so I'm hitting areas little by little with the TR3. LOVE this stuff. You can see what it does here...after the front half of the door was done. I swear...it's gotta add thousands to the value, at least by how "healthy" it makes the bus look. 
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