Sorry about that, thanks for the correction, Bob. Goes to show what happens
to knowledge when I don't have occasion to personally use it very often.

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> Date: 3/10/2004 9:31:55 AM
> Subject: RE: [oldtools] Bio-(and Shiney does pay)
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> Hi John & All,
>
> As a former professional car polisher/waxer, I must file a correction to
> John's advice about using auto rubbing compound as a mildly abrasive
> cleaner. What John meant was auto "polishing" compound. Rubbing compound
> is a rusty red color stuff that's quite gritty and abrasive - in the 220
> sandpaper range. Polishing compound is white, is quite mild, and is
> indeed mixed in with almost all currrent day waxes.
>
> Best Wishes,
> Bob