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  1. Belo

    Mobile Detailing the beginging bad luck

    not a pro and don't know about a big storm, but some of those portable canopies are relatively cheap. Sounds like maybe this is a straw that broke your back though. I think that's why people farm this kind of work out if they can. It sucks, but there's money to be made.
  2. Belo

    1st time machine compounding, a bit disappointed

    when i first got a porter cable I had these dreams that all my scratches would disappear. Obviously this isn't the case, but with 400 I too saw small scratches disappear and the deeper ones lighten up some.
  3. Belo

    Best Trim Detailer also for Engine Bay?

    thanks for bumping this. Will add a year later my engine bay still looks great. Sure there's a few spots that need a wipe and it's only been like 3k miles, but I'm a believer in sonus.
  4. Belo

    What makes 303 so good?

    agree. this stuff is scary to apply, but if you trust the instructions it ends up turning out great. just resist the urge to wipe it.
  5. Belo

    Can we cut the SiO2 coating nonsense out?

    what your asking for basically applies to any product that exists for anything with the exception of some of the regulated fda stuff. all sorts of chemicals, cleaners, oils, cars, fuel system cleaners down to different brands of cucumber seeds. That's a big reason amazon is popular. If there...
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    The easy way to share a picture on a forum - Tapatalk App for your cell phone

    a forum where i visit apparently uses Invision Community - Forum software, CMS, eCommerce & more - Invision Community super easy to upload and share pics. like buttons and layout user friendly. huntingny.com/forums if you want to see an example.
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    The easy way to share a picture on a forum - Tapatalk App for your cell phone

    totally agree. and it's a shame considering what this page is all about.
  8. Belo

    machine polishing fail - ?

    sorry i didn't read the whole thread, but I think most go with a white or green foam pad for AIO's. Orange seems maybe a little too aggressive for a car that is in good shape as you stated. If anything i'd only use the orange with a compound for trouble areas. Not saying it's wrong, but maybe a...
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    How to correctly use an AIO or Cleaner/Wax by Mike Phillips

    hdspeed recommends the drops. what's with the discrepancy? Similarly I've done 3 to 4 drops for mk360 with great results. Now I'm not using pea size drops (more like quarter sized blobs), but also nowhere near what you have on that second pic.
  10. Belo

    Clean up air vents

    i've never done it, and would remove the filter first, but i've also seen people use their steamer to blast through the hvac system. check out youtube.
  11. Belo

    Mask Tires B4 Spray Coating Wheels ?

    i've never masked anything with hydroblue on the rims. the stuff is great and no ill effects on tires to date. Don't overdue it though, 1 or 2 sprays max per wheel is all that's needed. Longevity is probably the only downfall, but if you consider how easy it is to apply, it's not hard to reapply...
  12. Belo

    Polish & Claybar Budget Friendly Suggestions Please

    also, how long a bottle lasts isn't unique to menzerna. Most of the 16oz will last you a good while if just maintaining your own fleet, which is where I'm at. 3 to 4 pea size spots on a pad working a section. Again depending on the size of your car(s), you can easily get 4 or more annual details...
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    Polish & Claybar Budget Friendly Suggestions Please

    if we're keeping it in the family, while expensive the griots synthetic clay mit is so much nicer to use than a clay bar and it'll last forever. One of the best purchases I've made in recent years and as a bonus you can just use the soap suds as a lube. PS to the OP. I bought 3 bottles of...
  14. Belo

    Next cutting step up for me

    yeah I just got confused by the adapter that they mention and I'm scratching my head wondering why I would need a rotary plate with an adapter for my DA and why I couldn't just buy the 3" threaded DA plate. Want to be sure I'm not missing something, because Ive wanted to get a 3" for a while.
  15. Belo

    Which car goes in the garage?

    For me this comes down to practicality. which one will you drive more? that one gets stored outside. It's less about which needs more protection and more about which one can go longer between cleaning because it's not driven as much.
  16. Belo

    Wish me luck...

    I'd recommend beadmaker for those door scratches. Heard that stuff was awesome. seriously though, just trying to make you laugh. good luck and fast recovery bro.
  17. Belo

    Next cutting step up for me

    can those wool pads be used with a normal 3" plate, they mention an adapter and a plate that I can't seem to find in the store. I have the 5" version of this plate and it's confusing what I would need. https://www.autogeek.net/3inch-dual-action-backing-plate.html
  18. Belo

    Next cutting step up for me

    you really can't go wrong with 105 for its value. i've had good luck with fg400 too. if you want to super nerd out, here's a good review of the 2 side by side. I second a wool pad and 3.5 if the yellow isn't doing the trick. Meguiars M105 Ultra Cut Compound vs. Menzerna FG400 Fast Gloss Compound
  19. Belo

    RAV-4 Production Detail.

    awesome job. I love the before and after interior pics more than anything. and the carpet striping is an awesome touch.
  20. Belo

    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Did some "firsts" this weekend. On Friday I did my first ever rinseless wash with n914 that I had bought a while back and only used for waterless touchup to date. My car wasn't very dirty so I felt safe trying this method and was very impressed with how easy and nice the process was. I see a lot...
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