Recent content by Blackthorn One

When I saw this show title listed on DirecTV I thought it was a tuner show for race car preparation. Did you ever consider calling it Concours Ready, or something that might include detailing in the title? If it wasn't for the forum, it would be easy to overlook.

I agree. #7 is best for restoring oxidized single stage paint. I buffed a black car first and THEN realized the use of #7 and did it after. It made the paint darker and richer. I would go for one or two applications here.

I would use a black after the white. Also, it is important to keep the pads clean, so maybe more than one of each.

I've heard it said that the most significant improvement in automotive performance is tires. Overlooked, but with modern tires, your 67 L88 Corvette will be performing way better than it ever did when new.

Coker tire makes vintage looking wide whitewalls. Almost identical to originals. The rubber compounds have come a long way over the years, so new tires have much better rubber than 50 year old tires.

+1. Simichrome is an effective product. Great shine with a bit of wax in it as well. "chrome, silver, brass, gold, copper, pewter, aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, even Plexiglas." Happich Simichrome Polish - Metal Polish - Only $7.99!

Are any polishers made with ceramic bearings? Ceramic bearings have 1/3 the friction and last longer.

I'm a big fan. It lasts 8 months or so and is slick. The durability is there. However, it is a sealant, not a wax. The fine hand polish in it is just enough to bring up a better shine if it's been neglected 2 months.

Respectfully, if it's that small an area, maybe a rotary with a small pad is the best option, since it doesn't oscillate at all. When you deal with really tight areas, you don't really want oscillation. Have you seen this video by Ammo NYC? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cAnevFwZeY]Best...

The holograms were caused by their rotary buffer. Wet sanding isn't what should be done to fix them. A DA can fix holograms. It's the best way. The holograms weren't caused by the flash or the settings. As far as the other scratches, I don't know if they caused them with their buffer or not...

The machine isn't going to last as long with that extension. You have increased the leverage placed upon the mechanism and it will be more likely to fail. I wouldn't do this to a machine I wanted to keep. This is a DA, which oscillates randomly is why. If it was a rotary it wouldn't be affected...

My favorite DP product is Xtreme foam shampoo. I would really like to try the new DP wash and wax for that reason. I have never tried a Blackfire product, and I am most intrigued by the Blackfire Blackice because I have a black car, and their Wet Diamond sealant, for my red, yellow,white and...

You need to apply pressure to the polisher in order for it to polish effectively. The mark should never stop, though. I suspect you didn't use enough pressure.

It would be nice if you made stickers that were just lines in black or white with a clear background to make it easy to see through windows, yet still have a classy, subtle AG picture.

I have used the waterless wash and the interior cleaner. The waterless wash has great cleaning ability, a nice amount of lubricity and an extremely pleasant citrus scent. The only problem is it must be used when the surface is very cool because it evaporates quite quickly and it becomes somewhat...