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Check out this thread by Mike Phillips Don't wax your car for at least 30 days!

Hey! Sounds like the car needs to be decontaminated (Clay and/or Iron remover) When is the last this was done? Take a plastic bag, put on hand and rub the paint, if it feels rough or gritty, which I am assuming it will based on your description, then it needs to be decon'd

Thank you, Mike! Appreciate the reply.

Hi all, I was looking to see if anyone knew much about the difference between the two pads? Thanks! Lake Country HDO 5.5 Inch Foam Pads ORIGINAL 5.5 x 1.25 Inch Hydro-Tech Tangerine Ultra Polishing Foam Pad Thanks in advance!

All good responses here so far! Coating: I personally would recommend a coating such as Carpro Dlux. Spray sealants/Plastic Protectant CarPro Reload (I spray directly on plastics, let sit for a minute or two then wipe with applicator) Carpro PERL Blackfire Trim I've used all these on diff...

:xyxthumbs: Thank you, Mike! I appreciate that!

Just saw Bsoares post above mine after I posted, I think they got it

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions-/126487-boat-detailing-information-needed.html?highlight=mirka

Ill make this quick I used rustoleum - Read all the reviews; all the good and all the bad. Everything inside me said don't use it and spend more for other kits. I was stubborn. I grinded the concrete floor (it had LAYERS of old paint from previous home owner) - Followed all the steps properly...

I will begin my stating I am not a professional painter/body work guy. That being said, my understanding is the area needs to be properly sanded down to bare metal and then prepped for paint. (sand down to metal, prime, paint) Nothing against your mechanic/friend but if he just paints over...

Yeah, that looks to definitely be chipped paint and rust underneath Touch up paint will be a temporary fix, once something rusts, it will continue to do so until fully fixed. Rust will remain underneath even with paint over top. Iron remover also wouldn't be a perm. solution.

Thank you for the info!

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Hello all, Looking for recommendations on garage floor paints that you may have used. Thank you!

Great write up, Mike. Incredibly in depth and informative. Love the visuals as well.