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Yup! I have the black Supra and the blue WRX :) (and now a Wrangler, a boat, and this RV :dig: Thanks for the reply, I always wondered how you got so much done so no worries on the delayed response. I had tried compounding using Meguiars M105 a a Lake Country orange pad and it didn't even make...

If anyone has any input I'm all ears! Hoping to spend some time on the exterior this coming weekend and am going to try to have my supplies lined up by then. I did pick up a gallon of Zep floor stripper which is whats suggested to remove their floor wax -- going to see if that helps clean the...

Ok I had planned to wait for an answer but I was too curious -- did some reading online and found that others had luck with a diluted bleach solution so I tried that and it made just a tiny difference. They I used straight bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) and in about 30 seconds it actually...

Hey Mike, been a while, hope you've been well and I'm sure you've been keeping busy. I recently purchased a "project" RV -- a 2007 Winnebago View. The exterior has been maintained at an average or below average level so I'm looking to give it a thorough detail to give it a good fresh start and...

Yeah, that makes sense... I just found that on my hood there are some pretty hard raised edges and a small valley between them and I didn't feel comfortable getting in there. Or for example a thin strip under the hood latch of my Wrangler which doesn't allow a 5.5" pad to get in there. Here's...

Another question that I'll try posting here before starting a new thread -- is it realistic to polish an entire car with a 5.5" pad size? I have some tighter areas that I can't seem to access very well. Wondering if it makes sense to get something like a 3" backing plate and pads to use with the...

Ok I just went outside and spent an hour testing some more on the trunk -- it always takes longer the first time but I'm trying to learn the process by testing and checking. I don't think the trunk looked quite as bad but there are still plenty of water spots there -- I put the PC up to 6 speed...

thank you -- my water spots are definitely type 2 spots that are etched in the clear. I read the thread you linked to (and the threads that linked to) and it seems like the orange pad and M105 isn't a bad way to go to take a stab at it, I wasn't clear if something more aggressive was recommended...

Hey guys, I'm a novice detailer but have been fortunate enough to attend some of Mike Phillip's Thursday night detailing classes at Autogeek so I've learned the basics. I have a 2003 Subaru WRX and the hood, roof, and trunk have water spots that are actually in the clear coat. Years ago I had a...

Been a while since I've visited but happy to say I've finally picked up my polisher and am giving it a shot, albeit on a different subject than originally planned. I've been fortunate enough to attend a couple Thursday night classes at Autogeek which laid the foundation for me, but I don't have...

Rain last night so I didn't make it out to the car show, not sure if it went on or not... Still planning to be there Saturday though, hope the weather is nice!

Thanks for the reminder about the car meet... I might be able to get the Supra out there tonight, probably won't be there until about 7 or 7:30 though. Definitely needs a wash but I'm not worried about it for this weekly meet. You can check it out there and see if its a good fit for this...

Wow, I was planning to come out to this one anyway, and the giveaway makes it extra sweet! Not sure when I'll have a chance to clean up the Supra this week so don't judge if its not as shiny as everyone elses...

Yeah I know its been a while... I have a great time when I come out, its just been tough to get out there for me unfortunately. I will keep an eye on the Saturday Cars and Coffee events and also see if I can get out to a Thursday night sometime. Haven't done any polishing on the Supra at all to...

Cool, glad to hear this will be going on. I'll be out of town for the first one unfortunately but will look forward to the next one and try to come out for it.

Thanks everyone for the responses, of course I'm crossing my fingers that its in the clear. The Jeep looks pretty nice from a normal viewing distance but of course anyone who is on this forum would spot the imperfections with a closer look I'm sure. I don't have it yet but I will this weekend so...

I'm buying a used Wrangler which has recently been painted pretty inexpensively. The paint job overall is decent and I'm not going for show car finish but there are a few paint runs that I'd be interested in improving if possible. However, is there a way to know if the run is in the paint or...

Hey Mike, I'd love to come out to this but I can't leave my puppy on his own for that long unfortunately. I'll fire up the computer and watch from home though. I may need to do a similar project on my own. I finally got my Supra back down to FL. Freshly painted but swirls and some sanding...

I'd like to attend this one as well... please sign me up!

I'll have to look up the PDR guy as well, I'd really like to have a few panels on my Subaru taken care of. I don't think I'll be able to make it out this week but if that changes I'll let you know! Maybe I'll try to get Trista to come out with me again...