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You say you are spraying "hydro" on as you dry? Do you mean Hydro2? This needs to be sprayed with a heavy stream of water after you spray it on. Not a drying aide. This could be part of your problem, unless I am misunderstanding the actual product that you are using. I would switch to...

So for a hood, would you say to break it into thirds? half? What is the technique for knocking down the high spots? Just go back over those areas with the LC applicator? Any issues with the coating crystalizing on the applicator as you went along?

You might get some marring when you clay (assuming you are including that in your decon step...if not, you should) depending on the paint, which would mean you might want to polish. Consider purchasing a random orbital polisher.

1. Go with the Griot's 6". 2. I started with Megs Ultimate Compound and M205 as my 2 step products. Both very user friendly to learn with. To prep for a detail (decon) I like: -CG Citrus Wash Red in a foamer (I like to mix 4 oz. CGCWRed + 4 oz. Megs APC + 24 oz. water in my foamer and set...

Welcome. Where you at in Iowa? Maybe I can help if you aren't too far away.

Should be fine if you are hand washing first. My suggestion would be to find a touchless wash and run it through that to get the benefit of undercarriage wash also. Then just take it home and do a UWW. A touchless will remove most large chunks and dirt but usually leaves behind the road film...

BFRW actually has a dilution ratio for clay lube. I don't think it is on the website though. I found it in the BF handbook that PBMG was shipping out free a couple years ago. Here's the e-version: BLACKFIRE Car Care Handbook

To dispense your gallons, just get 1 oz. pumps or Pro Blend dispenser. Universal Dispenser Pump, Gallon Pump Dispenser, half gallon bottle pump Pro Blend Bottle Proportioner 128 oz.

between 1000 and 1500. per the attached chart. I don't know from personal experience as I've never tested them against one another. This is cutting ability only though. As far as finish, I might agree with Mike that it finishes as well as FG400...maybe even slightly better.

Right after you rinse the IronX go to the tar decon, then clay. You could also clay in between the two, in which case, the areas that do need tar contamination will stand out to you as you clay (or you might remove some of it with the clay meaning you use less tar removing chemical) You can...

This. I use this method for all carpet/upholstery cleaning. Only use the Bissell with hot water to extract/rinse after cleaning.

I've used 3M blue safe release and frog tape. I haven't had problems with either although i have heard a lot of people have issues (see above comments). Is this similar to the 233+? 3M 0.94 in. x 26.2 yds. Automotive Performance Masking Tape-PN03490 - The Home Depot

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Not a pro here, but if you are somewhat of a purist, maybe P21S 100% pure carnauba? $60 for 6oz. which doesn't seem too bad.

I was going to say Mother's as well, if you decide you need to go pick something up. As Scott mentioned though, given the age, if your APC is safe for leather at a specified dilution per the manufacturer, that would be another option IMO. If there are some cracked areas, I would use...

I'm thinking about jumping to these this year. Claying just takes so much time. With the 6" DA version, what size backing plate do you guys use? I have a GG6 and a 6" and 5" backing plate. The 6" would make me a little nervous being right on the edge of the pad. Also, what speed do you run...

Welcome. I think we all feel your pain remembering back to when we first got on this site as well. You better get to work...your wallet will be leaking like a siv next!

I recommend this as well. i've never had a need to run at 6. Maybe 5.5 on occasion. all in all, glad to hear no one got hurt. I would guess GG would sent you a reimbursement since you already purchased a new Gen3 rather than sending you a new machine. They are pretty top notch when it comes...

Yuck! I'm glad I never had upholstered seats when my kids were young. Nice recovery on your end!

Usually when cars with leather come to me I show them the dirt and/or the shine and let them know that both mean dirty leather. I let them know that when I am finished, I expect the surface to look like there is nothing on it and the leather should look matte with no sheen. Sometimes, before...