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Thanks for your response rimccarty2000. It's not on my vehicle, its on vehicles coming in for routine detail services that have been ceramic coated. Like I said, I'm just not impressed with the stated scratch resistance from ceramic coating manufacturers. The other characteristics seem to be...

While ceramic coatings do enhance the appearance of the paint surface and certainly offer much improved protection over conventional waxes or sealants, in my experience, they seem to offer relatively little in the way of scratch resistance. I do understand the "Pencil Hardness" scale and how...

To "FUNX650", Bob, thanks for your response. I really like the "manufacturers rule-of-thumb" advice you offered. Whenever dealing with customers it is always beneficial to have an authoritative and impartial source backing up your advice to them regarding how you can best service their...

Orange peel......ugh!!!!!! I HATE seeing this on new cars nowadays! I was told that manufacturers are actually doing this ON PURPOSE as a means of hiding paint flaws. Unbelievable!!! The higher-end manufacturers seem not to be engaging in this crap..thankfully.

Got a car in for paint correction. As a rule, I always measure the paint thickness on a panel (in several places) before I begin any correction work. In this case the paint measures 2.7 mils in a few different spots. So, how thin can the paint be before the risk of burning or abrading through is...

Thanks for the reply BudgetPlan1. Yea, the wool pads do seem to be one of the most common "go-to" as far as pads go. I am kind of expecting many suggestions for Megs M101/105/D300 products as well. We'll see...

I realize this is somewhat subjective, but is there a general consensus on what is the best, most effective compound and pad combination for paint correction using a 15 or 21mm DA?

Anyone using anti-vibration gloves when compounding or paint correcting with a DA? Are they useful? Any particular ones recommended? Thanks!

LsnAutoDetailing, thank you for that info, that is exactly what I was looking for. I didn't see all that data on it when I looked at the the initial product listing here on Autogeek about a week ago or so. Perhaps I missed it. The numbers are indeed impressive. Looks like another winner from...

Terrific review as always Mike! Thank you for your insight on this new offering from Blackfire. Could we get the performance specs with regard to air volume (CFM) and speed (MPH)? The reason I ask about this is that many of us have been using leaf blowers as a method of "touch-free" vehicle...

I agree with Rsurfer, just do the math. Some very practical advice. When you get a chance, send Flex a quick email and have them verify that is in fact a practical guide. They should be happy to give you a little customer support on this technical matter.

Great replies so far guys...thanks and keep them coming! I think that Safety, safe operating practices & PPE could be a useful and helpful section of the forum. Autogeek should consider launching a specific forum for this stuff. Another nice and helpful subject matter, again, for the...

Cool. Thanks for all the replies and advice!

What, are your thoughts on use of "Personal Protective Equipment" (PPE)? At least glasses, earplugs, when machine polishing, and perhaps hand protection. Do you guys use it? Do you require your employees to use it? Are there any particular types or brands that you prefer. I'm sure some have...

I too have often wondered about this technique. Don't see many people talking about it here though. It seems that if you used a MF bonnet over a pad, that it would clog fairly quickly. You would be changing bonnets pretty frequently I think extending the time required to remove the LSP. It...

Thank you kind sir! Just one more thought on the test-spots. When you conduct your test-spot, obviously do so on an area that is scratched and check the results of your initial product & pad selection. If the initial result is less than satisfactory, find another spot and try a more aggressive...

EJ88, Sounds like you have a very nice car. For the existing rock chips you describe, it may be best to take it to a reputable body shop for repair. If it is just a few small chips, they should be able to fix that. There are body shops that will repair such things. Google "scratch/chip repair"...

I've been using Griot's Garage BOSS Fast Correcting Cream with outstanding results! It is extremely user friendly, virtually no dusting and in many cases you may be able to skip a secondary polishing as it can leave the finish ready for your LSP. Some good stuff right there. They are not the...

Evaluate the surface and do whats necessary, 4 to 6 months is quite some time and a lot depends on your local environment and how well it has been maintained. I totally agree with Eldorado2k, don't wait until the sealant is worn off. In my opinion, the vast majority of the sealant is gone by...

Thanks LSNAutoDetailing, and from the looks of the pictures, nicely done! So, I asked the question because it seems that products like M105/M205 could work well and be a very cost effective solution. On the other hand, we also see many product manufacturers offering specific "Headlight...