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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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thats lookin really good, hopefully it will stay this time
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Thats looking pretty good! What grit are you gonna use on the DA? Don't do too much with it or this might have to be the second to last full layer
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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I have 80 grit for the DA, it will just get the highs. Then I go to 120 grit on the long blocks.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Way too much work for me. When I get one done I'm definitely having someone else do it
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
Wow, that'* ahh, very deep.
that'* what she said ?? Can't wait to see the finished product. Keep up the work. And that Lotus is beautiful
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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That looks awesome! I agree too much work for me. I would gladly pay someone to do this. Can't wait to see it finished!
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Filling in the last few low spots. Name:  P3270418.jpg
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Size:  201.7 KB So tomorrow I plan to give it a bit of spot glaze, and then start sanding with the 220 grit.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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looking really good Dan!!
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Great work Dan!

Whatchya plan on pressure washing with your new toy?
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Dirty things.
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