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Sprinkler systems are BRUTAL on paint. CarPro Spotless will have an effect on the surface spots, but not on the etching. That will require polishing.

Meguiar's Gold Class Paste is pretty decent. I usually got around 1-2 months from it on a black Infiniti Q45 that was (at the time) always outdoors, and in the not-so-friendly environment of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Good beading, nice slick finish, and a pretty good level of gloss.

Honeydew for non coated vehicles, CarPro Reset for coated.

AGREED! You can burn paint even with a PorterCable and foam pads on plastic panels\fenders\trim.

Agreed that M105 dusts a lot more. Here's a very in-depth comparison that's pretty awesome: Ultimate Compound Showdown: Meguiar's M105 vs. Menzerna FG400 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com I have both, and couldn't tell you which one I reach for more...

Opposite situation here - love SF4500, haven't used Pinnacle AFP. I typically use it on dark finishes, and it adds a serious level of pop as a second or third correction step. I typically follow FG400, or M105\D300 and M205 with it.

I make sure I have a bucket with either Dawn or Snappy Clean standing by. Pads go in there as they get too dirty\full of product and soak. I then drop them in the washer on a gentle cycle with All Free and Clear. This takes care of cleaning pretty much everything out of my pads other than...

My recommendations would be one of the following for wax application: Lake Country Flat Pads - Black or Blue Lake Country Hydro-Tech - Crimson Lake Country CCS - Gold

I use them occasionally as well - definitely have to be careful, since you have virtually no foam between the plate and the paint.

Good stuff man - always feels good to help out a buddy with something they can't do themselves.

CarPro HydrO2 does a good job of making bug removal easier.

I've discovered that for coatings, a more diffuse, wide source is better than a pinpoint source. I use two LED floods as well as a 1,000 watt halogen setup, and even with that I've missed some high-spots with CQuartzUK that I didn't see until I pulled the vehicles outside. I'm planning on...

After I finish up my current stock of CquartzUK I'm seriously considering switching to C1\EXOv2.

I think you did pretty well with the limits you had. No need for compressed air with the MF pads - I actually prefer using a brush on them to air. FG400, Meguiar's D300, or maybe an M105\M205 mix would be some options too. On a black car they won't finish down nearly as well as a two or three...

This - an experience like that shouldn't happen to anyone. :mad: If you're in Georgia let me know...

I find it easier\better to just use Photobucket.com and link.

You should carry a fluffy white cat with you everywhere.

I'm with you on this one. Being part-time, I don't do high volume by any means. Some months I might not do any vehicles, some months I might do five. But low-volume doens't mean less professional results. While I love CarPros products, I've also considered switching to either 22ple or Gtechniq...

That S looks awesome - great work! The only time I've had a problem with 4500 is when I get lazy and don't work it long enough. I love it on dark colors, though. Might have to give Reflect a try when I run out.

Soft pressure? Not sure what you mean. I use mine with the 40 degree tip for vehicles - works beautifully, especially with a foam cannon. As to being slow for concrete, it isn't at all. Is it as fast as a 3,300 PSI gas washer? Nope. Is it quiet, simpler to use, and less to go wrong? Yep.