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Colors are a very personal choice. Everything I own now is black and black is my favorite color... But if I were to choose a color besides black, it would be white. And I'm talking straight white and straight black... No metallics.

Glad it worked out for you. I think you'll like the Meg's Hybrid Paint Coating (HPC). I know I do! I used it for the first time a couple weeks ago and was really impressed. Super slick finish and really easy to use. The only caution I would give you with your soft paint is to be really...

Yesterday I was looking for some "busy" work to pass a little time as I had a few hours of nothing to do. So... I went out to the woodshop and whipped up a pad priming tool out of some MDF and 1/4" glass plate. Now I can try the Rupes priming method. As I said in my previous posts, I would...

We've had quite a bit of rain over the last week or so and I had to drive the truck a few times in the rain. So today it got a waterless wash with Meguiar's D115.

I cleaned mine recently, but I used a combination of compressed air and the shop vac. The compressed air made a dusty mess, but it got to the areas I couldn't reach with the vacuum. What did you do today non-detailing related? Post #2353

My daughter has a KIA Soul. There was nothing peculiar about the paint the last time I did it. I'll be giving it another AIO (D166) job next week.

That may be because the general public who is looking for a "wax" at the local auto parts store or Walmart isn't really looking to spend $60 bucks. Even though the HPC is in the Meguiar's consumer product line-up, I think it's a little pricey for that market.

Try Eastwood.com... Search results for: 'x-mat(R) sound deadening' Or locally, you could try an autobody supply or even a body shop.

Sometimes... It really depends on the customer and the job, but yes, I will provide it for all of my higher-end jobs which are really the only ones that have ever interested me. I'm just an old, retired guy that likes to put passion into my work, not somebody trying to make a living doing this.

Here's the outside pics. It's a bit cloudy today so these are the best I can do...

That is exactly the way I do it! While other's reviews are usually beneficial, you really need to weigh your situation, your idiosyncrasies, your expectations, etc.

May I suggest... https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-your-detailing-questions-/127058-how-type-way-other-people-will-read-what-you-write.html?highlight=how+to+write

Here's some pics and a 30,000-foot summary of the process... I finished it today. It was getting dark so the outside shots will have to come tomorrow. Process Summary Initial Wash (waterless) ------------------------------- incl. -- Wipe down each panel prior to clay...

I wouldn't really call any product "destructive". "Aggressive" is a more appropriate description. Even the most aggressive products are not necessarily "destructive" when used appropriately. Next up in the Meguiar's line-up would be D166. It is also a cleaner wax or AIO, although it does...

First of all, let me say that I'm an old guy and have resisted the urge try a coating for a long time. I have briefly tried 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating but didn't really like its sticky, non-slick nature. Well, my friend, who's cars and motorcycle I've detailed in the past brought me his...

I usually just take an old microfiber cloth and cut it into whatever size piece is needed. I do this for everything, i.e., compounds/polishes, waxes/sealants, etc., not only trim dressings.

Couldn't agree more... Dirty interior glass on an otherwise perfect car ruins the whole thing. I always do glass inside and out on "exterior" jobs. The only time you can get away without doing the inside is when they have a dark tint on them.

For final finishing with a free-spinning DA, I typically adjust my tool speed to the lowest speed that will maintain a consistent pad rotation AND provide a smooth polishing action, and then bump it up just slightly from there (usually around 4 on a 1-6 scale, give or take). The best finishes...

For regular maintenance washes I'll just wipe the door jambs at the end of the process. If they need more than a simple wipe, I'll do them first.

While all of the suggestions of trying different products and pads can certainly help, they require you to go out and buy stuff you don't have. Not discounting those suggestions, but unless you have an inventory of different products to try, it's a little harder to accommodate. In most cases I...