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Service Notes

1. Remove sanding marks with Ford Medium or Heavy Duty Body Shop Paint Cleaner.

2. Swirl marks, evident after buffing, may be removed by polishing with Ford Light Duty Body Shop Polish (F6AZ-19530-BA).

3. Remove light scratches and small dirt particles with a power buffer and Ford Medium Duty Body Shop Pain Cleaner followed by polishing with Ford Light Duty Body Shop Polish.

4. Remove deep scratches and heavy dirt particles or "orange peel" by wet sanding.