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  1. DaC

    is there any APC sold in a solid state?

    Spot on.... Shipping cost is a major problem as I live in brasil. But I miss a Lot heaving a good apc... Is DP pad cleaner a strong apc ? I want something that will help me cleaning wheels and striping the paint before opticoat along the ipa
  2. DaC

    is there any APC sold in a solid state?

    Guys, I've asked it already someone ago, but.... Is there any strong apc on the market sold in a solid state, similar to the DP Pad Rejuvenator ?
  3. DaC

    Paint beading after polishing and using mineral spirit to strip it ? Is this normal ?

    Bob, I know you use something else to strip the paint, but I don't have access to something similar to it in brazil. What would you recommend me to strip the paint after polishing? I always use ipa, but I feel something is being left....
  4. DaC

    Hyundai solid white paint.... is this a hard paint ?

    Anyone else had experience with these new hyundai paints ?
  5. DaC

    Paint beading after polishing and using mineral spirit to strip it ? Is this normal ?

    Thanks to all for the replies. I've always used 15% ipa, but I also got beading after it and I was wondering it wasn't doing the job quite well... I hadn't washed after polishing. Just removed residue with one towel and inspected with other doing the IPA. maybe I'll start doing a onr wash with...
  6. DaC

    Hyundai solid white paint.... is this a hard paint ?

    Wow! Impressive! Nice job! I wasn't aware of this new hard paint from Hyundai... I'm also pretty surprised to see it came to Brazil.... Maybe we import this car from Mexico and it might be the same you guys get up there, but I don't know.... just a guess. Thank you very much for the link.... I...
  7. DaC

    Hyundai solid white paint.... is this a hard paint ?

    I'm working on a Hyundai Veracruz this weekend and it got me pretty confused..... Being used to work on very soft paints here in Brazil I first tried: I'm using a Dewalt 849x with a dynabrade head set to Dual Action (so it's basically working as DA with 1200 watts motor to push it.... and...
  8. DaC

    Paint beading after polishing and using mineral spirit to strip it ? Is this normal ?

    Strange... I've saw the opposite recommendation around here at AGO.... Can you pm the link to this topic over optimum forum ?
  9. DaC

    Paint beading after polishing and using mineral spirit to strip it ? Is this normal ?

    Well, I'm trying to use Mineral spirit to strip the paint before opticoat, but the problem is..... the paint still beads after polishing and using mineral spirit.... Does this means my paint is not free from oils ? And if so this might effect opticoat ? What would you recommend me to do ?
  10. DaC

    Some questions and observations about Nanoskin Autoscrub

    - Guys, after using the autoscrub pad I can see the paint beading, does this happens to you ? I'm using ONR as QD lube. - After using the autoscrub (only) on windshields I can see rain drops flying off the windshield from about 45+mph, like if I had used something like Aquapel.... do you see...
  11. DaC

    Can I polish chromed plastic parts?

    Very nice! Thank you a lot for the link. It seems I'll be skipping polishing it and I'll also tape everything
  12. DaC

    Can I polish chromed plastic parts?

    Guys I'm working on a hyundai veracruz and it has many plastic chrome trims. Can I safely polish these parts with a da polisher or even rotary ?
  13. DaC

    Autoscrub pad glued to the carboard ? How to remove ?

    ok.. here's what i did... Warmed some water and this eased a lot the removal from the cardboard... although now I got some residue left on the pad.... tried to run it over a glass and didn't helped, now I'm using some more warm water and the stiff nylon brush I use to clean the pads and seems to...
  14. DaC

    Autoscrub pad glued to the carboard ? How to remove ?

    Guys I worked a few days back with my autoscrub, rinsed and dried it.... but now I tried to take it out from the cardboard that came with it and the rubber face is almost glued to it.... how can I remove my pad without damaging it ? And btw, what's the right way to store it ?
  15. DaC

    Finally Got it!!

    Subscribed... Don't forget to keep us updated. I'm currently waiting an opportunity to use my 849x with the dynabrade head.... Its a heavy combination, maybe the 21 rupes might just fit where I want
  16. DaC

    Reintroducing light scratches while opti coating

    I actually bought some of these suedes on my last order.... I just missed he right size and ended up ording a bit too small one....
  17. DaC

    Reintroducing light scratches while opti coating

    The one provided by autogeek with opticoat.... Also the foam applicators were all new... I have 2 theories.... Either sand is flying and I'm not taking care of it... or the foam applicator is the cause... Either by grabbing some dirty that might be left under trims (although I couldn't see any...
  18. DaC

    Reintroducing light scratches while opti coating

    Guys, do you have this problem too ? I'm always working on semi open garages... yes, there's wind blowing from time to time, but nothing that will make sand fly around.... I always can polish, than IPA the paint without bringing scratches, but when I put the opticoat..... the unwanted scratches...
  19. DaC

    First time using a RO buffer, need some help

    Sweet Mike... thank you very much, I'll take a close look on the threads you have recommended... Here's the video I recorded while doing this test..... My english is not very good, but I think you can get the point.... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzUNZSSJNx8]Correcting the paitn on a...
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