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How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand

August 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique. [More…]
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How To Repair and Polish Damaged Hubcaps

June 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Matt breaks out a handheld planishing hammer and hammer and dollies to correct the damage before taking them to a near mirror polish. [More…]
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How To Pattern, Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum Panels

April 19, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Chris Runge demonstrates the process in shaping, gas welding and polishing aluminum beginning with pattern making. [More…]
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How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat

February 15, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Jeremy goes over how to cut and buff a freshly sprayed clear coat on a vehicle just pulled out of the paint booth. [More…]
Cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98
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How To Remove Surface Rust from a Classic Car

December 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Removing and cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98 with Scotchbrite and CLR. [More…]
How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish
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How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish

December 10, 2018 Roadkill Customs
From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel wheel to a mirror-like finish. [More…]
When to Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand
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When to Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand ~ Learn what each process accomplishes on the same scratch to better understand each technique… [More…]
How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome
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How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

May 6, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using a Mag Wheel Restoration Kit. [More…]

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