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  1. Andr3wilson

    What kind of pads are these?

    Is the foam really firm. Kinda looks like a buff n shine pad. I'm guessing a custom off/ private made pad.
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    Finished my first official week.

    Focus on word of mouth. That really is a staple of our industry. Offering a package deal and/or referral incentives really helps!
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    Question on stripping old wax...

    Polishing will remove wax the second the machine touches it. Removing contaminants with clay is way more important!
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    CCS Jewelers Pad

    I doubt the white and WG compound would really correct too much on the VW paint - harder paint. Id go straight to orange or even yellow, level it all out. Then if it is a little hazy (really hard to see on white) white and the finishing polishing (probably your best route - won't mess up). Most...
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    CCS Jewelers Pad

    Jeweling pad is good for soft soft paint or were you are having a hard time with clarity. They jeweling pad effectively forces the polish to work by itself and does not aid in cutting resulting in very clear results. Machine applying sealant is more effective in spreading the product thin...
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    Gelcoat took way to long, need rotary

    Scholls makes excellent wool cutting pads. Really hard. Foamed wool isn't super aggressive.
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    OEM Touch up Paint Vs After Market

    I never buy dealer. It's crappy water based base coat. Blending and colour issues generally come from a static charge on the metallic altering flop. Base coat dries matte, looks like chicken picks Enamel based touch up is 1000x better. It's basically single stage and dries glossy. Not to...
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    Remove and reinstall Badges

    Well you are suppose to use a template. Or eyeball it.
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    i am AUTOS Ferrari F430

    Thank you very much!! Looking forward to the next! :)
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    Possibly Stupid Question - Orange Peel

    Well Bob I'm speaking from hands on experience from working in the paint refinishing industry and detailing. Shaving runs out of fresh paint with a razor blade, sanding out dust with a 1000 grit stone and not grooving or dipping the paint. I live this everyday. Take a factory painted panel and...
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    Possibly Stupid Question - Orange Peel

    You can compound factory multiple times with no problems. The whole clear coat thickness is over played quite a bit. With regards to using orange peel as a gauge, it actually has some truth to it. If there is OP, no chance you will hit through it. It's actually how I gauge when sanding. I have...
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    How do you explain paint correction to a customer?

    Are you serious right now? Rolling off a couple insults? (they are indirect, but aimed at guys like me) My clients pay a fair rate for honest work, I am taking advantage? Look man, if thats your opinion you are welcome to it. Its your gig and you are responsible for yourself. Good luck :dblthumb2:
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    Meguiar's D14001 Wheel Brightener - I'm sick of it

    There is no need for wheel acid in maintenance cleaning. Wheel acid is only for long term neglect. No enthusiast should ever need it. That's why it's sold in gallon.
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    Dream Detail - Volvo S60R Flash Green

    Mehhh. I don't think it looks that good. JK! Excellent Travis! Great gloss on a light coloured car! Good write up too! I need one of those shirts now lol
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    Nano skin speedy prep sponge failure

    I have used mine 10 times no fail
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    P21S Total Auto Wash...

    I love this product, very $$ but worth every penny.
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    Trizact

    What grit? 1000 2-3 3000 or 5000 4-5
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    i am AUTOS Ferrari F430

    ENGINE is very unique, it is basically a waterless, rinse less engine wash. Simply apply very liberally and then wipe off. Built in oils act as a nice dressing. Its made more for dusty and not so dirty engines, whereas something really caked would need a degreaser and brush. Thanks!! Thank...
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