Recent content by cruzin61

I applied two coats of KSG (after proper cure time)to my van. Can I top-off with CO-476 and then touch-up with LS or AW?

this was on another thread posted by Al-53, maybe this link will work http://autopia.org/forum/attachments/ultimate-detailing-machine/12215d1182533878-udm-1000-draft-users-guide-ultimate-detailing-machine-model-1000.pdf Yeah, it worked great. I'm all set now. Thanks:cheers:

killerwheels: thanks for the tip; I also remember you saying you taped the glass surround on the hatch as well, correct? I may start my training on our T & C van, not so worried about a possible problem with this vehicle. blkexcoupe: I noticed a very tight fit on mine (left side) as well...

Thanks for the information:cheers: , It's good I don't have to worry about damaging pads (unless I really screw-up) and can now just worry about making sure I utilize the machine to it's full potential. Like you I don't have much experience in using this machine or knowing which...

I'm about to use my UDM for the first time and was wondering how you ripped a pad? That can be an expensive problem!

Okay, thanks for the info. That's where I went as well. Didn't want to put those convertible bras on the Vette due to the on/off scratching. Thought 3M's product was just the answer until I totalled up the cost for covering the hood, mirrors, bumper, wheel openings, etc. Total cost around...

The price you quoted is outstanding. I found an offering for a 3m clear bra product that was in the $hundreds. Who makes the clear bra you bought and where did you find the product? It looks great! Is it holding up under detailing activity?

I found Thetirerack.com to be a good site for comparison shopping. They have evaluations by both customers and their tech staff and put the results in easy-to-understand language. The prices are good and they will supply local installers (which are also rated by the customers). I replaced my...

Well, I chose the UDM (which also ships tomorrow!:awesome: ) because of the threads I read and the sales pitch about "hard to screw anything up with an orbital". I didn't consider a rotary 'cause I don't trust myself with one mainly because I don't have any where near the experience of some of...

I'm going to butt-in on this topic, hopefully with a somewhat related question. I just ordered a new UDM and appreciate hearing the comparison results. Now let me show my ignorance. Are there any places on a vehicle that you should NOT use a polisher? For instance do I dare use it on my...

Not sure I totally understand. Do you mean it was purposely added by the manufacturers? :confused:

Paint Pics Maybe we beat this topic to death since most of you already know about the problem, but I thought I would post a few pics of my Avalon for your review. The 1st pic is the upper hood where it meets the windshield (the top is a concave surface and shows the distortion more), the 2nd...

The C5's my baby and no, I have not noticed this problem with it. I think I would have refused the car if it came that way. Perhaps if I were more mindful and scrutinizing I should have refused acceptance of the Avalon. Oh well, my wife's happy as a clam with the car and after paying a...

Just got back from the dealers. Explained the problem, but got a kinda dumb look and a referral to the mgr who conveniently was out for the day. Tried to set up a mtg with the regional mfg rep. Will see if I succeed. While there, I looked at several new cars and they all had the same look to...

I posted this thread to a different site, but thought I would put it up front for some assistance (thanx to joe.p for his input). I have two cars with metallic/pearl paint and noticed that after detailing that there appears to be a subtle ripple in the paint surface. It feels smooth, but...