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Finishing - by using a lightly abrasive pad and a finishing polish, helps refine the paint, removing any trace damage from the polishing stage. Burnishing - an optional step after finishing, done with a non-abrasive ultra soft pad and an ultra fine finishing polish. For the removal of any...

:iagree: Using an LC CCS Gold Ultrasoft pad (or any similar 'soft' pad) helps

Superbuff™ III Wool Pad (PN 05703) and Perfect-It™ III Wool Compounding Pad (PN 05719) I would 'rate' 3M wool pads above Edge but there is not a too wide margin between them IMO

It happens to everyone [but not me of course ;( ]

For more information see the “Wool Pads” article on DetailingWiki website; a series of informative, knowledge based, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing

A large proportion of all paintwork scratches are caused by automated car washes. Minute particles of hard materials, such as road dust and sand, become lodged in the rotating brushes and etch scratches into the paint surface. For more information see the “'Touchless' Car Wash, are they safe”...

Menzerma Power Finish (PO203S) - (M) this is a one-step scratch remover polish that will remove 2500 grit, cut 3.0-gloss 3.5, is made for the OEM market as a quick way to polish out light flaws and amplify the paint’s gloss. This will remove moderate to mild swirls, water spots, and light...

Wipe-down after Polishing/ Compounding: This allows you to inspect the surface to determine if the surface is defect free or if further work is required. When polishing or compounding to remove fine swirls or holograms, it's easy for residues to settle in the swirls, hiding the true paint...

A selant requires a very thin layer, most efficient application method is machine polsher and an ultrafine (very soft, i.e. LC CCS red or Gold) foam pad

Some polishes are formulated for CeramiClear coatings and some for clear coats, hence the different polishes. PO203S is a one step scratch remover that finishes down very well (LSP) ready See also the Menzerna Polishes 'sticky'...

Reading this description I can undestand the confusion- "Here in the US, this mist-and-wipe spray would be classified as a quick detail spray. While Menzerna Top Inspection will remove fingerprints, smudges, dust and dirt, it will not add any gloss. Top Inspection does not contain any silicones...

IMO DuPont's PrepSol or Menzerna Top Inspection are better products for this

Detailing Reference Books Automotive Paint Handbook: Paint Technology for Auto Enthusiasts - John Pfanstiehl - 1998 Aircraft Cleaning, Polishing & Detailing Manual – Jet Stream Aviation Products ($49.95) Start Your Own Automobile Detailing Businessby Eileen Figure Sandlin Detailing Courses...

1z Einszett Cockpit Premium

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA): [Chemical Formula: (CH3)2 CHOH, Proper Name: Isopropanol] Isopropyl alcohol contains approx. 70% isopropyl alcohol, is a colourless liquid with a pleasant odour. It is highly flammable and is found in alcohol sponges, cleaning agents, and rubbing alcohol (although...

For more information see the “Automotive Detailing Clay” article on DetailingWiki website; a series of informative, knowledge based, unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing

A 'Melting Point' is not selective, temperature from any source will have the same effect...

A polish is rated on the finishing paper grit marks it will remove. 'Swirl' marks are rated at approx 2000 grit. So a 2000 grit polish should remove them (wither it be called a swirl mark remover or a polish = marketing speak for same thing). For more information see the “Polishing” article...

For information see “Paint Thickness Gauge (PTG)” articles on DetailingWiki; a series of informative, knowledge based and unbiased articles dedicated to automotive detailing

Short answer - Yes There is no standard answer to how long a car wax will last. There are many variables that influence the durability of wax such as: type and colour of paint, condition of paint, environmental conditions, and hours kept outdoors, quality of wax used, and how often the car is...