Recent content by Tim711

Thanks so much Mike for directing me to that particular thread of yours. I would like to apply your approach outlined above. I have currently done 4 section passes on an area just smaller (10”x19”=190in2) than your recommended size of a microfiber towel (16”x16”=256in2). My system was a Rupes...

I agree, I will present photos or have my friend come over. From my knowledge they don’t wash or protect the car regularly or ever and I hope to help change their ways. However, I want some advice so that I know if we have the option to correct further safely. That way I can keep them well...

I’m working on a friend’s daily driven Nighthawk Black Pearl 2011 Civic. The trunk was heavily scratched from a box, please see the photos attached. I have seen many civics of this generation, this one included, experience clear coat failure on the flat surfaces such as the roof. Therefore, I...

Update: I tried a test spot using Menzerna Control Cleaner instead of Eraser or Prep to remove any residual oils. It appeared as though I was able to apply it the same way as the others while avoiding marring. I will have to do more extensive testing to definitely determine if it's not causing...

Thank you for posting this information. I do in fact plan to use Ammo Skin as the regime and use Ammo Hydrate after washes. I am good with the durability of Ammo Reflex as you explained and I feel it's the best option for me because of the ease of use and the fairly long durability when paired...

He mentions it in this video at 11:47; https://m.youtube.com/watch?ebc=ANyPxKoJ_imQXm_6W5TtjtXRapJtBK3_jmYDzjys1TOEABmkQ6P5K97Ufw5sK_b3bxgUMTR7CB6yIzcldRLRmBfxcjRTDNJe_g&v=wh39s4q38nY "Keep in mind if you did in fact need to compound and polish your car, you'll now need to use a 50/50 mixture...

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I didn't actually need to heavily dry buff the residue from Menzerna 3800 because I had worked it just long enough for it to not even be visible on the paint (no visible haze) and then just dry buffed any remaining oils I couldn't visually see. This could totally be the incorrect way to use this...

Hi, I have a brand new black car that I'm lightly polishing before applying my lsp of choice. According to the manufacturer of the lsp I have chosen; if the vehicle was compounded and polished than a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water must be used for removal of the remaining oils...

Hi Lawrence, Your inbox was full, so I thought I would try posting here. I posted a question to the forum; received feedback, however still uncertain how to proceed. The issue is in regards to DA haze after my final polishing step using Menzerna SF3800 polish and Rupes white finishing pads. It...

Yes, exactly. Then for the final polishing step I used SF3800 again but with the Rupes 150mm White Finishing Foam Pad. Rupes 150 mm (6 inch) White Finishing Foam Pad I'm priming the entire face and sides of the pad like Mike Phillips demonstrates in his excellent article "how to prime a foam...

I'm not sure when it was released but it's their foam finishing pad in white and what I wouldn't think would be considered a cutting pad. The step prior to the final polishing with the white foam finishing pad was with their yellow foam polishing pad. I have been taking an extreme approach and...

This is exactly the reason for my concern going forward. I am not sure what I am doing wrong to cause this or what combination / technique to proceed with. I'm at a stand still and afraid of what to do next. The paint thickness on the lower portion of the hood or the top corners are showing...

The steam was coming off the pad when removed from the backing plate if that matters. The yellow pads took the worst abuse and I ruined about 3 out of the 4 I have. The white didn't get damaged around the velcro to foam section but some did dimple or sink in around the center of the pad. I am...

This may be the case but I am confused to how the micro marring occurred with my gentle washing regiment, fresh pads, and quality microfiber towels. I haven't looked at the other panels in depth but the hood and roof definitely have the haze which were the only panels that saw the 5" Rupes...