Removing paint and "polishing" it while maintaining patina?

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Web browser, mobile version of the site. Works perfectly :favorites37:
I gotta disagree a bit. It's not quite as good as Tapatalk, and not nearly as convenient to have all your forums in one spot

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The owner of this forum apparently hasn't paid for the upgrade to Tapatalk that allows us all to see images, and so everything is hit and miss. It's a real shame. Only thing I don't like about this forum, because then I have to open a web browser in order to view images, and the scaling and whatnot doesn't look right

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Very interested. But still strange for me since I tried using a mobile browser with the same issue.

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Very interested. But still strange for me since I tried using a mobile browser with the same issue.

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Scratch that. I finally realized that Tapatalk was taking over every time I clicked on or copied a link on the message board. Finally got the browser to work and I can see the pictures.

At least that gives me some help when I've been researched on here at old build threads, etc.

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I gotta disagree a bit. It's not quite as good as Tapatalk, and not nearly as convenient to have all your forums in one spot

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Maybe you can help me understand then, why is tapatalk better? How can a "middle man" be better than the real deal?

I only visit a few forums. I just open up google chrome, tap on the search bar, and GMsquarebody is always first on the recent list to click on. Literally 3 clicks and I'm here.
 
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Maybe you can help me understand then, why is tapatalk better? How can a "middle man" be better than the real deal?

I only visit a few forums. I just open up google chrome, tap on the search bar, and GMsquarebody is always first on the recent list to click on. Literally 3 clicks and I'm here.
It does have a lot of benefits over a browser. I've been using message boards for many years and I love having the app to keep things in order and allowing me to read notifications in one spot.



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It does have a lot of benefits over a browser. I've been using message boards for many years and I love having the app to keep things in order and allowing me to read notifications in one spot.



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Eh, I guess it's just a personal preference. I've been using message boards since '02 or so and like how it works "stock".
 
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Eh, I guess it's just a personal preference. I've been using message boards since '02 or so and like how it works "stock".
Yeah, I get it. And depending how your workflow is, it might not remotely work for you. It took me awhile to adjust to it and now I can't imagine not using it. But that's also because I'm nuts and love my lists and organization. Lol

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Maybe you can help me understand then, why is tapatalk better? How can a "middle man" be better than the real deal?

I only visit a few forums. I just open up google chrome, tap on the search bar, and GMsquarebody is always first on the recent list to click on. Literally 3 clicks and I'm here.
I guess since it's an app you install, it knows the display and aspect ratio of your screen on each device, and so it formats the text to be very clean and easy to read. Images are also formatted to fit and look nice. Then you add to it that you can see all your different forums in a list or all together and see notifications for all.

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The owner of this forum apparently hasn't paid for the upgrade to Tapatalk that allows us all to see images, and so everything is hit and miss. It's a real shame. Only thing I don't like about this forum, because then I have to open a web browser in order to view images, and the scaling and whatnot doesn't look right

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I've never had a problem. And if more people would pay the $25 per YEAR to legally join GMSB maybe they could afford the extra crap to make you happy.
 

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Still can't. Just weird. But when I've been doing my searching on here, it's been pretty common. They just look like broken links, both locations.
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Still can't. Just weird. But when I've been doing my searching on here, it's been pretty common. They just look like broken links, both locations.
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I made a video on youtube about me talking about various cars, and I talk about the linseed treatment I did on my truck.

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I've never had a problem. And if more people would pay the $25 per YEAR to legally join GMSB maybe they could afford the extra crap to make you happy.
Lol "legally join" made me laugh. And I'm glad it hasn't been an issue for you, but that doesn't mean broken links and failed images are acceptable for others.

It's the owner's job to support the site, and if he chooses not to spend money, I'm not scoffing at it.

But it is a standard message board tool that a ton of people obviously use, so him investing in it, would just lead to more people involved and more paid members. [emoji6]

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Well ****, that's good. I can't stand using straight apps. They are such prudes.

And for a second I thought it was all the gay sex that made me gay. [emoji2369][emoji849]

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I made a video on youtube about me talking about various cars, and I talk about the linseed treatment I did on my truck.

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Right on, I'll check it out. Thanks

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I would try some Dupont #7 Rubbing Compound on it.
Most of the newer compounds are pretty mild, since they are intended for base/clear paint.
 
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I would try some Dupont #7 Rubbing Compound on it.
Most of the newer compounds are pretty mild, since they are intended for base/clear paint.
That's very true. Definitely one of my few tests to see what's at the base of this. Thanks

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