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All depends how much the dealer did (bad) before you got the vehicle? I don't think it's a common prep task that a dealer will start buffing paint with polishers, etc. All they want to do is spend as little time possible to get a vehicle out the door and into the customer's hands. I would say...

I agree, those Jags are very nice looking SUVs. I seen a new one about 6 months ago in Black. It caught my eye because the paint was really black!

I'd like to add, the very first bottle of Dr. C-Chip I bought for my Tahoe (I had bought another bottle later) after a year or so started to get a bit thick in the bottle. I contacted them via email as to how I could possibly save it, and what did they tell me to use to slightly dilute and thin...

As for the Dr. Colorchip, I've used it on 3 different vehicles, and used it enough where I pretty much understand the system. It is perfect? No. Is it a relatively easy system to use, and that you won't get in trouble with? Yes. About the most notable difference between Factory Type Touch...

I think if you were to decide to wet sand any small areas that might benefit from such, I might look to do such by hand, and certainly not with the 3401. That's just my personal opinion though. I don't own a 3401, but know enough to know it is a quite formidable tool. And can be a tool that...

As previously mentioned, the wash-decon first. I'd probably go full retard, and do an Iron-X decon, then clay. Not sure how good your expertise is with sanding papers, but I know I got in trouble with trying to remove paint blobs with such, no matter how fine. I'd likely try other means if I...

Heck Mike, you'll knock out a polish and coat in a just a few short hours on it! LOL Or, like an old story I used to share from back in the day: One afternoon, I'm at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, and was looking at the captured U505 German Submarine. So, as I'm standing there...

Mike, like that one analogy I've often said, "When the only tool you have is a Hammer, everything looks like a Nail!" LOL

I'm not Mike Phillips, but I can say and do know this. The Flex 3401 is a powerful tool, and yep, like the Junkman (Junkman2000) once said in one of his u-tube vids, and talking about various tools. When he picked up the Flex 3401, he said, "Yes boys and girls, this bad boy can burn your...

Thank you Mike, for further clarifications on what product, and its application. I've noted two aspects you mention, firstly, lighting and its importance. Not only for prior inspection to see what you're working with, but as well application of any products. And I'd guess that White Paint...

I'm not sure what Mike used on this Black Vette, if it was Pinnacle Black Diamond PRO, or the Spray Coating? If the latter, I have used this myself. This product may have changed to a newer version from when I bought it, as I bought this one I'll link to at the bottom when it first hit the...

Hard to say what degree of work you'll have on hand once getting the vehicle? I would assume one wouldn't need to run the gamut with clays, iron removers or aggressive polishing, but also, I reckon one can never say never? Over the years how members here have touched upon the dreaded dealer...

Since the G9 doesn't come with a 5" Backing Plate, this would need to be bought to use 5.5" Pads. And as others have touched upon, and IMO as well, 5.5" Pads will be about as large as one would wish to use on regular autos, trucks, SUVs. If only using for waxing, mild polishes and glazes for...

Yes, they make such screw on adapters for a standard kitchen sink to attach a garden hose. Take off your aerator, bring it into any big box home improvement store, you'll find such in the plumbing department. Best to bring what you have, so you'll know you'll get the proper matching thread...

I wonder how this one would fare in a head to head comparo against Solution Finish? I have some of this on hand, but never used it. I'm hoping that the day I do eventually use it, that it is still usable, and hasn't expired past its use date? Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Trim Restorer

The car came out great!

It might. You're at a borderline temp, but can be done. Humidity might also play a factor for removal. If it were me, I'd likely just try waxing one panel at a time, rather than applying to the entire vehicle, and then trying to come behind to remove it all. As far as durability issues by...

I have also noticed from way back Mike, that you keep the Tape low to the body panel as you pull to remove. I assume this also helps lessen the possibility of lifting paint as well, correct?

I see no reason against such. Maybe this past article from Mike P will help answer some of your questions. Can you apply a ceramic coating to old school single stage lacquer paint?

One other possible side benefit I didn't think of or mention last post. Also the Heat generated on a body panel. If a Pad can run cooler, then maybe this can be beneficial to paint to a certain degree as well? I know at times I commented to myself while polishing and saying "this paint sure...