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Old 01-10-2005, 05:31 PM
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ERA,

The material is 1.5 millimeters or about 0.060"

I do not know exactly how much material is removed. I would imagine 10-20% during a full polish job.

The polishing does not make the material brittle. The skin will work harden, like any metal, if it is cold-worked. Our bodies work harden when we make them.

I have no idea how much weight is added to a car when it is painted.

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