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    Help decide a compound (with DA) for german paints

    I have used and succeeded on removing light marks and scratches using the PF2500 on LC green or white foam pad, followed by SF4500 on LC grey foam pad, then Power Lock after with a wax on top on a few BMW's I've corrected This year, I have started using FG400 on LC foam pad on plastic panels...
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    Microfiber Towels

    Got a question, do you wash your brand new microfiber before use? I noticed dye and film residue on brand new microfiber after I applied GTechniq C1 and the applicator pad has lint and dye reside from the color of the microfiber I used Thanks
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    How many of you use a MACHINE to WAX your vehicle?

    Yup, machine for me. I could not believe how much time I spend hand applying before I got my GG 6 DA I solely use the softest yellow foam pad from Lake Country and setting speed #1 on my GG 6 DA
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    Q's about GTechniq C1 + EXO v2 scratch resistance

    Climate was controlled to 13C or 55F, very dry humidity Application 1. Cleaned panels with Menzernal Top Inspection 2. Applied C1, buffed with fine microfiber cloth 3. Waited 6 hours, used Dyson fan to circulate air in the garage 4. Applied first coating of EXO v2 (be careful, EXO flashes...
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    Q's about GTechniq C1 + EXO v2 scratch resistance

    I am a bit concerned having spent $100 and tedious application for these things. I am thinking of switching back to Power Lock and Glanz Wax after these wear off, they noted 18 months Last week, I also did a test 2-bucket method wash on a panel coated with Power Lock + Wax against a panel...
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    Q's about GTechniq C1 + EXO v2 scratch resistance

    Hi, On my Black Sapphire Metallic X5, I have applied GTechniq C1 and GTechniq EXO v2 as per instructions after long session of paint correction and I have noticed that on some high traffic areas like door handle and surroundings that it is almost or less scratch resistant than my previous set...
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    Griot's Garage 6 Gen 2 DA accident

    To add I usually let the DA cool down for every section passes but it gets really hot on Speed #6 to the point that I have to spray the backing plate Velcro and behind the foam pad so it does not toast my foam pads prematurely I apply minimal pressure to the DA during the correction and...
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    Griot's Garage 6 Gen 2 DA accident

    To my surprise, about 50 hours of use my Gen 2 broke off while I was in Speed setting #6, projected to my metal garage door and dented in about 1 cm deep It was a very close call and the part where you mount the backing plate separated from the rest of the polisher during high speed It looks...
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    Cquartz UK problems????

    I had similar issues appearing using a nano coat and I accepted this as a hit or miss and nothing the customer or detailer has done wrong With this technology, it will be tough to get the application perfect as there are so many variables and these products are quite new tech
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    Please help me with 17 year old black paint.

    ...all for about $400 Canadian
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    Please help me with 17 year old black paint.

    I have had good results with Menzerna FG400 and Lake Country Orange foam pad. On your case you would want to use Yellow foam pad, finish it off with Menzerna SF4500 Seal it with a nano coat (Gtechniq, CQuartz, 22ple, etc) I use Griot's Garage 6 dual action rotary polisher Gen 2 and Gen 3 I...
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