Recent content by Gradywhite3535

Hi all, my windshield has some scratching from the PO. Is there anyway to get these very small scratchs out? Also I'm going to be using meguiars water spot remover/polish with a DA polisher and a polishing pad, would that remove those scratches coming from the wipers? I also have some scratches...

Hi all, how do you remove a sealant that was used put on the car about a week ago? Are there any soaps like dawn, purple power or something like this. How many times would i need to wash the car to get it off? Are there any better ways to get it off? How would I be able to know if it was...

Hey everyone, all awesome suggestions. Yes I do use a harbor freight da and using lake country 6in pads(orange,white,black and blue). I'm going to exchange my 6in backing plate with a 5in. Also my backing plate that came with the harbor freight spun straight but was told that they will...

Hi all, I posted a thread about a week ago and I just have a few more questions. I had my first experience using a da(harbor freight special) using meg 105 and 205 also using a orange and white lake country pads(6in). I didn't have good results as I didn't get all scratchs and swirls out. after...

Would you be able to answer these questions please as these would really help me understand a few things in detailing..... 1. What is actually doing the cutting. the pad, compound or both? What has more effect? 2.what would happen if the polish or compound dries up and you keep polishing not...

Ok so first I want to say thanks to responding to my post. Very kind and helpful for me to get my car where it needs to be. I've watched a lot of your videos(Mike Phillips) and I want to just say your a huge help for beginners and novices. And to share your knowledge for free is a god send...

First time using a DA polisher experience I have always washed my car myself and try to wash my car often. I have a 03 Acura that was due for a compound and polish as I've never done one to the car. I did some research and watch a bunch of videos. And wow did that teach me how much is...

Yeah I would like to use the products I have I just got to learn to use it. Like the junkman says you can't keep buying new products to chase the shine.hopefully I get the paint to where it needs to be ..thank you

It was like that when I bought it so that's what I'm thinking, it was probably repainted and horribly I might add. Doesn't have any gloss to it. I thought it might have been oxidized. I will bring to auto body shop soon to see. For the rest of the car would it be best to just use the m205 to get...

Hi all, I'm using a da with lake country orange pad and meguiars m105 and 205. I hit my hood with 105 then 205 and still have some swirls going on.after using 105 the swirls should be gone right? I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I'm pretty frustrated with my results. This is my first time...

So here are some pics of the car. As you can see above the doors there is really bad oxidation and I tried 105 over that spot and had not the best results. I'm wondering now if it's that the clear coat is shot and will never have the shine I'm looking for. From the looks of the car should I just...

Hey guys thanks for the responses, I would take a picture of it but I'm not by the car. The car is in pretty good shape but has some spots that has really bad oxidation and a few scratches( not swirl scratches). I figured since the car has never been compounded or polished since I owned the...

Hi all, first time user with portrait cable 7204 DA. I'm using a orange lake country pad, speed 5 on machine, using m105. I'm working on a silver Acura TL that is very hard to see when the compound has flashed and time to stop.also working outside it's hard to see against the silver paint. It...

How's it going guys, I have a few products I bought last year but never got around to doing it. I'm glad I didn't because I learned from this site that I purchased the wrong items. I currently use a da polisher. I also have 3 foam pads for cutting, polishing and waxing. I have 3m super duty...

Can you tell from the picture of what is going on above the windows? Is it fading of the paint or other issue? Can it be fixed by compound in and polishing? Also would like to use my DA I already have if possible?