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    New at detailing & first time using a polisher (PorterCable 7424XP)...Need some help w/ pads & Polish

    If you go with the THin pads for example Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 5.5 Inch I recommend getting at least 3 orange 3 white, and 2 Black pads. Also get some good microfiber towels. The one made in Korea...
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    griots microfiber and pad cleaner during detail?

    I usually use 3 pads to clean a midsize car.. I havn't personally tried this.. But maybe you can clean the pads then used the polisher at full speed to help dry the pads.
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    New car, needs love, what would you do?

    I would go with Option B... and in the Spring Invest in a bottle of compound, finishing polish, and a lsp..
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    Is this fixable? Bird poop damage.

    looks like the paint is comming off. I wouldn't mess with it untill it came off then I would look into Touch up Paint or body shop.. Personally I would just leave it and apply wax to it..
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    Car Interior needs a cleaning

    Work one section of the car at a time so you don't burn your self out.. HOt water, some brushes, shop vac from bigbox improvement store and cleaners All purpose cleaner or Folex. Clean leave out in the sun to Dry.
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    Hard water spots on glass

    Using a Dual action polisher along with Ultimate compound works for me. if you want a little bit more improvement use CarPro CeriGlass with the car pro glass polishing pads.. Warning Carpro Ceriglass can be messy. Have to keep glass lubricated with water.
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    Collinite 845 Review

    this stuff beads like crazy for the 1st 30 days then it looks like a regular wax.. The only thing I hate about this wax is the Smell, but everyone has ther preference.
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    Looking for a new light

    Browsing the web with key words such as "Tactical Led Flash light" and "Pen Led flashlight" yield the following results. J5 Tatical v1 pro flashlight- ThorFire PF01 Tactical LED Flashlight Pen Light Streamlight 66318 MicroStream C4 LED pen One thing in common is that many similiar brands...
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    Newb

    If you don't have access to water.. You want to invest in a concentrate of a waterless wash Brand. And stock up on several towels.. IF you have access to Water then a Rinseless wash would be the way to go. Optimum makes some good products.
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    Best wet looking wax for the price?

    I can't tell the difference after a good polish.. I have noticed Sealants make my car look darker And Waxes give my car a warm glow.. I used Menzerna Powerlock , Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax, And They look the same after properly being applied. At this point Im after preference If you can...
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    Any online video classes worth it?

    The only negative I found working on Friends and family cars is that you do such a good job they want to call you again. I love detailing just can't do it for a living. Takes me way too long to do one car :-) This forum has a crap load of knowledge.. Mike phillips has a ton of free articles...
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    bumper protection

    its best to put those clear bras on when the car is new. Wish the dealership would have offered me this option in 2012 :-(
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    Autogeek is Hiring! Apply TODAY!

    Wish you guys offered Work from home options :-(
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    Did AGO outdo themselves? or mistake?

    thats normal.. Your gonna love that Griots correcting Creme.
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    Did I ruin my paint?

    Possibly??
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    Can I Use a microfiber cloth to apply ultimate compound?

    I like the Meguairs foam applicator pad or something similar the MIcrofiber towel is great for removing the polish
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    Touch up paint after Langka blob eliminator coming out "dull"

    a good finishing polish like m205 or Griots perfecting cream will do the trick
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    I cause swirls when polishing with DA, what am I doing wrong?

    Im thinking the problem is coming from your buff off technique. Definitely work with the test spot to perfect your technique and when doing paint correction always work on a cool surface other wise it will be hard to buff off. Causing the hologram affect. Make sure you using the Microfibers...
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    Paint transfer? What should I try first?

    An Dual action Polisher with a light cutting pad and Meguiars M205 should take that off with no problem
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