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Thanks. I am also reading about a brand new product they are bringing to the market called Opti-Seal. I am hearing good things about that as well. That said, one of the things that I like about the Optimum Polish, but also concerns me at that same time, is that they only have a single product...

I am having my car detailed by a local professional detailer here in the D/FW area next week. In speaking with him over the phone, I found that his product of choice for swirl removing and sealing is Optimum Polish followed by Optimum Poli-Seal. I was curious of everyone's thoughts here on...

I do all of my Klass AIO application by hand. I used the Mothers QD that came with my clay kit. I didn't put too much on, just a spritz or two to get some lubrication going. Again, I am only putting a dime size on the pad and am trying to spread it as far as I can, and I can't get the darn...

Well, Here is the thing. I lubricate my applicator with a little QD prior to putting the AIO on. I put about a dime size of the product on, and then proceed to rub it in. I read everywhere that a little of this stuff goes A LONG WAY. I am having a hard time believe this as when I apply my...

I started a thread a little while ago about all of the hazing I had on my cars black paint along with a big scratch. Well, I decided to go ahead and clean the paint on my hood as I had a few new scratches and all of that hazing. Sure enough, I buff the hell out of my hood with a nice...

I have touchup paint supplied from the dealership that can apply the paint like a pen. Again, the scrached themselves weren't the biggest question I had, although I was curious how much I could expect to repair myself. The biggest question I have is the general haziness all over the paint...

I recently purchased a brand new 2007 Honda Accord, Nighthawk Black. I unfortunately only really got into detailing and the knowledge that comes with that after I had the car for about a month and took it through a few car washes and dried it with old cotton towels, used Joy soap, etc. That...

Wow, I messed up, I meant that I got two COUNTERWEIGHTS with the PC7424, not backing plates. I did in fact remove the 5" COUNTERWEIGHT that it came shipped with. I have since put on the 6" Counterweight. It does not fit or attach onto the PC nearly as snug as the original 5" counterweight...

I just got a Porter Cable 7424 and am awaiting the delivery of my Edge Pad system along with Poorboys SSR2.5. In the meantime, I finally decided to play around with it a bit, and I have a couple questions. First question. My porter cable came delivered with a 5" backing plate already screwed...

Guys, thanks so much for the information. Do you think using XMT2 on this car would be too much at this point? The picture below is of my first detail following a wash, clay, Klass AIO application, and then topped off with P21S. As you can see, I have already used Klasse AIO by hand, and it...

I just purchased a PC 7424 and am in the process of ordering my 6" Edge pads for it. I will be using the PC on both of my cars along with the XMT2 and XMT3 swirl removing compounds. My first car is only a few months old, but is black and is already showing swirl marks. Our other car is 10...

I personally like the P21s/S100 Carnauba Wax. I originally got the P21S Wax at $30. I then found that they more or less brand the same exact wax as S100 for Motorcycles, so I stopped by my local Harley Dealership and picked one up. I loved the results, and only for $15. Can't beat it in my...

I see that the Coba Guzzler's seem to be the most popular around here. Has anyone used several brands other than the Cobra towels that still likes Cobra the best? I have also been referred to pakshack towels as well. Again, I don't know one from the other and am hoping some members have tried...

I recently just got into the auto detailing scene with the purchase of my new car. That said, I have ALWAYS used old cotten towels for drying my car. After readying this forum and others like it, I decided to pick up some Microfiber towels from my local Target. They are branded VROOM. Odd...

abrcrombe, It took me probably a total of 6 hours all together, although I am sure I will cut that number down the next time I do this. Here is what I did, and approximately how long it took me: Wash (30 minutes) Claying (1 hour) Wash Again (30 minutes) Klasse All-In-One (2 hours) Topped off...

I wanted to show everyone the results of my first REAL detail job ever. I grew up washing cars with my father ever since I was little. That said, we never really got into detailing like I have learned how to do over the past few weeks visiting forums like this and getting help and advice...

What do you guys think of applying Klasse AIO to my car and then moving directly to applying a Carnuaba Wax such as P21S, and skipping the sealant all together? I know that a Carnauba Paste Wax will not last nearly as long as a good sealant. However, I am a beginner and novice at this, and I...

Thanks so much for the reply and the links! I do have one question for you. I could swear that I read somewhere that you DON'T want to use Microfiber when working with wax as it tends to "pull" the wax back off of the car as opposed to a Terry cloth of soft towel that simply rubs it into the...

Well, I just spent the last two hours washing my car inside and out, and I have a few questions. First off, when I finished washing and drying the car with some sunlight, the car looked beautiful and perfect! Then the sun went down and I had to turn on the flood light on my driveway. Thats...

I have a PC, a Dell in fact :) All kidding aside, what is a PC? Sorry, newb question I know. I live in the Dallas Texas area, so we have some pretty harsh summers. orngez, as always, thanks a lot for the feedback.