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Since I created this post, I have spoken to the claims department at my insurance company (State Farm - they rock!). I explained the situation in detail. The representative said State Farm would be happy to pay to send my car to a different shop and have it repainted if I am unhappy with the...

After seeing how much reading I've done and how many videos I've watched, my wife agreed to let me practice on her car with the DA. Her car is older and her paint could use some work. Also, my brother will be around this weekend. He is going to give me some hands-on training with the PC.

I started a thread about which product/pad combinations I should try here: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/62246-first-da-setup-pads-compounds-these-imperfections.html

That's exactly it. I don't have a problem with the paint work. The painting I'm actually very impressed with. It's the crummy wash & dry job that bothered me. I sent the link to this thread to the manager of the body shop. He said it's probably best if I wait at least 30 days.

I have read that the GG6 and PC are comparable in almost every category. I already ordered the PC for a few reasons: 1. My brother at one point detailed cars professionally. He used a PC and recommended it to me when I told him I was interested in buying a DA polisher. 2. I'm sure the GG...

No, there are swirls everywhere. The swirls are the worst/most noticeable on the repainted panels. I am going to practice on my wife's car with my brother (who used to detail professionally) supervising and instructing me. After I do my wife's car a few times and I feel comfortable with the...

I'll give 205 with the white pad a try. Thanks for the tips.

Thanks for the quick reply. How does this process sound? M205 with an orange pad (testing a small section first, of course) Klasse AIO with a white pad Klasse SG with a red pad

I got my car back from the body shop with some minor swirls all over the car and holograms just on the hood and passenger fender (which were re-painted). The car is 6 months old and I just want my paint looking "perfect" the way it did before the shop touched it. The car would be due for its...

Now that I've gotten a few replies and shared this post with the body shop manager, I will say that the issues I am seeing are swirl marks on the whole car and holograms on the hood. The holograms were probably put their by the detailer when he buffed fresh paint and clear coat, but that's just...

That's the worst of it AFTER a full exterior detail from a 3rd party detail shop. I would have taken photos of the car before the detail, but I refused to drive it home in that condition.

Thank you everyone for the replies. I guess it's time to invest in a Porter Cable and pads anyway.

Hey guys, I recently had some body work done on my 6 month old corsa blue 2013 Kia Optima SX. I have always been particular about maintaining a clean car. I use the 2-bucket system with grit guards, 3 separate wash mitts for wheels and upper and lower panels, ultra plush microfiber towels to...