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Also, I am about to grab some P21S Total Auto Wash to try on some of the frame pieces, axels, and other oily/grimy areas..

Curious if anyone actually (FULLY) cleans any of their customers undercarraige - i.e. exhaust pipes (not just tips), frame, axels, etc... Also, if so, what have you found to be a good cleaner for both surface rust on exhaust pipes, and general oil sludge underneath the engine area and on the...

Hey all, Been using a few different rubber cleaners on my tires, and I'm curious if anyone has some comperable, AND SAFE, products I should test... I am currently using Griots Rubber Cleaner, which I like ok, but have tried (and hated) Amazing Roll-Off... By the way, I was considering just...

I wasn't actually worried about paint system failure, but rather, I am interested in which products would be best suited for the materials I am working with - I realize it is unlikely that I would cause failure, but at the same time, I am assuming that there may be a better LSP choice out there...

Essentially an AIO is a heavy cleaner wax, so basically you aren't really removing anything, you're just "filling"... Meaning that the scratches are still there, you just can't see them... A quick way to see what I'm talking about is to clean and clay bar your car, and then follow that with an...

Great responses guys! I feel like Supernatural might be the next purchase, especially since I can get a mini-jar at AutoGeek for cheap.. I really really really like working with P21S, just cause it has the consistancy of butter, so its really easy to work with, but it another wax ends up lasting...

Now that's an entirely different ballgame - using the rotary... With a rotary you could do a boatload of damage :) I was talking about the 7424, just to give you some piece of mind... By all means do it, but keep in mind it is doing a heck of a lot more than your DA is.... A quick note, if...

So basically the answer is either Supernatural or Swissvax... In terms of which is "better", I am curious about which one you all have found to last longer versus the one that looks better... I haven't used either of them, so before I go and order it, I would love to here some specifics on day...

Mike, I am a very happy user of Wolfgang Deep Gloss and P21S Concours-Look as my primary combo, but I am beginning to take on customers with Ferrari's, Porsche's, and Classic/Vintage cars who have much higher demands than the typical customer. ...and before anyone says it, I am aware that...

That's funny :) Honestly, to make yourself feel better, go grab a hood or body panel from a junkyard, and do your best to get "through" the paint down to the actual base coat or even primer, using just your 7424 and an orange pad with a compound. My guess is this will not happen... You may...

I know the Vette thing sounds rediculous, but it was Chevy that actually wrote that, so I am assuming it is valid in some sense....

I can't remember the exact phrasing the writers used, but essentially certain chemicals damaged the "flex" agent over time... I highly doubt this would be an immediate problem, but I am curious about the long-term effects of certain chemicals, waxes, and sealants on specific parts or treatments...

You are polishing, not compounding. First of all, the DA you are using was pretty minimal "cutting" ability (the amount of defects it can remove - which also means you can't remove much paint or clear coat). Second, you are using a white pad, which has very little "cutting" ability as well, so...

Mike, I keep reading about needing to use specific products for areas on vehicles that "flex", such as the rear spoiler on a Porsche, and I am interested in hearing your point of view on specific cleaning and protecting products. I am assuming that wax in general would not prevent this...

Mike, I am about to get some p21s total auto wash to try on my engine and undercarraige, and I was hoping you might have some thoughts on products you use in these instances.. Like for instance a version of 'taw' that is a little less expensive. I am a safe-cleaning guy, so I am not...

From what I read in the article, heavy compounding only removes about 3 microns. Less agressive polishing removes only about 1-2 microns.. You would have to polish like a crazy person to get to 12.5:)

I think that pretty much answers my question. Do you know off hand a thread or website or something that tells you how thick a certain type of vehicle's paint should be from the factory??? I saw a thread on another forum, but the guy who posted it was banned:)

Thanks for the quick response. So in terms of dealing with a customer on this issue, what do you typically advise them to do??? Is it an automatic re-paint, or do you simple suggest a short-term solution like the glazing you mentioned?? With a glaze being simply a mask, it seems like in the...

Mike, I was curious about your thoughts on when you begin to get a little uncomfortable with polishing paint... In terms of paint thickness remaining. Is it 3 mils??? maybe 2 mils?? I guess the better question is when should I start feeling uncomfortable :) Thanks!

I hear ya on the proper polishing... But with that said, you wouldn't exactly cover your 5-6 hour polishing job with Turtle Wax:) What are some of your favorite waxes, etc.??? :buffing: