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  1. choijw2

    Need help: polishing super sticky paint.

    I need help with polishing sticky paints. Compound/ polish were drying almost instantly and I thought it was due to humility but now I think it's because paint is super sticky/ soft, absorbing polishing oils, causing me to dry buff. I ended up using carpro essence with a LOTTTTTTTTT of...
  2. choijw2

    What causes polish to dry out almost instantly?

    Thanks Bob, https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/8776-polish-drying-too-fast.html That is the exact same problem Im having, and if I didnt work my polish long enough, I understand it would haze up but still should be able to remove them no problem right?
  3. choijw2

    What causes polish to dry out almost instantly?

    So I started AiO process for 2011 black subaru. I was polishing inside of garage, door closed, box fan running and when I started to polish..... as soon as I pass the section, polishes dry almost instantly (HD speed) Also residue is almost impossible to get it off. I found McKees jewel wax...
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    Carbon Fiber, Is it same as painted surface?

    How I tell if its CC or not on carbon fiber? is it so called dry carbon vs wet? then these panels I looked at today seemed "wet" so clear coated?
  5. choijw2

    Carbon Fiber, Is it same as painted surface?

    Is there anything I should look out for polishing carbon fiber parts? is it harder or softer? can I wet sand like normal painted surface? Anything I should never do?
  6. choijw2

    gtehcniq EXO VS Gyeon mohs

    Has anyone tried both of these? if so any thought? I couldn't make up my mind so I ended up ordering both, but also wanted to see if anyone tried both of them already. Trying to do Exo vs Mohs vs Mohs + EXO (possibly)
  7. choijw2

    gtehcniq CSL VS mohs

    Those who use Mohs, How many layers do you guys install? It looks like gyeon highly recommend 2 layers, 3 layers max if desired.
  8. choijw2

    gtehcniq CSL VS mohs

    so I am trying to fine coating to try on my own car and strugging to pick between technique CSL vs gyeon Mohs. one of the downside I see with Mohs is price, well it's package comes with more stuff, but don't really need mask, applicator etc etc also it looks like 2-3 layers are recommended...
  9. choijw2

    Iron X 1:1 dilution?

    I have seen some people using IRON X diluted 1:1 and it seems like working pretty good. has anyone tried it?
  10. choijw2

    Ever heard of autoflex?

    So I did some more digging.... and these are like... plastic dip? Urg...... -_-
  11. choijw2

    Ever heard of autoflex?

    anyone ever heard of autoflex? Customer trying to bring his car, but he says it has autoflex coating on it. I did quick search and its can be polished, waxed/ sealanted etc etc any thought?
  12. choijw2

    Where are these hazy..... dusty film coming from?

    So Im washing my wheels, one by one.... Finished all four and came back to first one to start drying it and I see that most of water got dried up already and I see these hazy, dusty film build up on my wheels. if I swipe my finger, it will leave very clear mark... I would understand if it has...
  13. choijw2

    Finishing polish buffing haze.

    Forgot to add, on first run, I put X pattern and let it spin in one spot for few sections before start spreading the products. After that I use 3-4 pea size dots. btw I thought abrasives breaks down from the downward pressure.... no? maybe this is where I got things wrong.... I was thinking...
  14. choijw2

    Finishing polish buffing haze.

    I was using it with PC7424xp speed 4 I used 4 pea size drops and with menzerna diminisng abrasive, I do about 6 passes. just did another test with griots boss yellow pad and it didn't leave haze so I think like dlc95 said, I just need lube my pad more.
  15. choijw2

    Finishing polish buffing haze.

    I am currently working on 2016 brz. its brand new with 5k miles on it and I am doing light polish with menzerna sf4000 + LC hydrotech orange pad, but its keep leaving me minor buffing trail. Pad is primed, using 3 dots, tried light pressure and it left slight haze so I gave little more...
  16. choijw2

    disposable plastic car cover

    Does anyone uses this if owner is not coming to pick up the car anytime soon? Im sure its safe, but any thoughts??
  17. choijw2

    endurance tire gel, water based?

    Other detailer asked me if I he can dilute meg's endurance tire gel, and I was thinking if it's water based.... why not? But i cant find the answer if its water based or not. Any one knows? Thanks.
  18. choijw2

    Carpro essence question.

    Thank you everyone with comments! Helped me a lot!
  19. choijw2

    Carpro essence question.

    I mean to wipe off dusts that's been sitting while correcting other panels. Also if I use eraser, wouldn't it beat purpose of using essence??? Sent from my iPhone using Autogeekonline mobile app
  20. choijw2

    Carpro essence question.

    So I am working on super soft 2005 Subaru sti paint, and after many many test spots, I found carpro essence with polishing pad with no pressure other than weight of porter cable works to be the best. It's not a coating job, but I wondered if I used essence and wipe the dust off with, let's say...
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