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  1. mcate

    Vandalized 2006 Mercedes

    A co-worker came up to me yesterday & said his car was vandalized. I went out to look at it, & apparently some punks took a wooden barricade & threw it at the hood & roof. My initial inspection told me that most of the damage was white & orange paint on the car from the barricade. He brought it...
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    Is a coating glossier than an LSP?

    I think coatings, sealants, & waxes all yield better depth & gloss than crack.
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    M205 or sf4000

    I always wanted to try M205, but never got around to it because I love SF4000. And I'm getting to love HD Polish as much or more than SF4000.
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    what pads to use with Fg400 for one step

    Yep, pretty soft. FG400 ate thru the swirls really quickly. I was ready to break out the SF4000, then realized it didn't need it.
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    what pads to use with Fg400 for one step

    On the black KIA that I recently posted about I used LC white CCS pads & my long-throw (not sold here) machine.
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    Kenworth - Semi Detail

    2 things I want to detail before I get too old to do it are a semi & an airplane!
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    2013 Kia Optima

    It did on this Kia. I've had quite a few cars that it finishes fine on, & a few where it didn't. I love the stuff.
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    2013 Kia Optima

    Sounds right. I've had marring with MF pads & FG400 too.
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    2013 Kia Optima

    4 white pads for the FG400 if I remember right. (I totally trashed a Mother's clay bar set though) I've gotten tired of trying to clean PL out of my pads, so I just use the little 4" foam applicators to apply PL.
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    2013 Kia Optima

    I had the car under lights & FG400 took care of the swirls. When wiping it off I used my most plush microfibers & very light pressure, because on black it's so easy to put small scratches in as you wipe the polish off.
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    Dedicatedperfection: 2011 Kia Forte

    Excellent work, especially with the bugs!
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    2013 Kia Optima

    Did this 2013 Kia Optima for my neighbors across the street as a wedding present. It was swirled pretty bad & I was planning on 2-stepping it, but Menzerna FG400 finished out really nicely. Topped with a coat of Menzerna PL for protection. Rims polished, tires shined, & glass cleaned. Ready...
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    2015 Silverado 1-step

    Thanx guys. Super nice truck for sure, & that's coming from a devout Ford guy! It was nice working on a new one because I didn't have to worry about correcting it, I just focused on shine. Debated between SF4000 & HD, but I knew either would be fine.
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    2015 Silverado 1-step

    Love the color on this new Chevy truck! 1-step polish with Menzerna SF4000, then sealed with Menzerna Power Lock. Chrome polished with Mother's Chrome Polish, trim treated with Ultima Tire & Trim Guard +, & glass cleaned with Stoners.
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    What is your "GO TO" interior protectant

    I like Poorboy's Natural Look a lot because it's not overly glossy, & really easy to use. I also use Poorboy's Leather Stuff on leather & vinyl. I've been experimenting with Meg's M40 & Einszett 1Z Cockpit Premium lately, & like them both. M40 can be a bit too glossy sometimes, but I still like...
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    Questions about Poorboys Polish with sealant

    I used the EX-P/Natty's Blue or Red combination for a lot of years. Never was much of a fan of AIO's. I like applying a sealant in the fall, & topping it off with wax. The, as winter progresses, throw a coat of wax on every month or so.
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    Looking to pick up a new Sealant

    I use Menzerna Power Lock & Wolfgang DGPS. Menzerna is my favorite.
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    Best APC?

    I recently bought the DP & absolutely love it. I keep some 10:1 for interiors, & some 4:1 for engines & exterior trim. I'm sold.
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    New guy from Indianapolis

    Welcome from 2 exits east on I70! (Greenfield)
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    Maintenance Detail Race Red Mustang GT

    Looks great! I used to have a race red 2012 GT/CS. Loved that car!
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