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    Default Buffed Out My Eastman 305

    This was my afternoon project: stripped everything down, rubbed off the rough stuff with some Dupont #7 and finished with Meguiars Mirror Glaze. I wasn't going for a high gloss but more of an aged look. 'just the top.Click image for larger version. 

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    Nice! I like the look.
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    Very nice

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    Looks great!

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    Click image for larger version. 

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ID:	165618 did the same with my f9,,got tired of the pinky shine,,,now it's all shiny, but not glossey
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    Default Re: Buffed Out My Eastman 305

    Way to pull the beauty out of the nice 305!
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    Handsome mandolins---both!!

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    Those 305's are remarkable instruments for the price. Yours is looking good.

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    Very nice job guys! I prefer a good shine over a high gloss as well.
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