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I'm just the opposite... probably the world's oldest rookie! I have the utmost respect for Mike's technique, tips and experience; it's just that tin foil seemed a bit risky for a newbie with less experience under the hood. Other than using plastic sheets only, I followed Mike's "How To" to the...

Last week I did a somewhat cosmetic detailing of my wife's 2013 Toyota Highlander. While it was mostly plastic and hoses, I did want to wash and apply cleaner wax to painted surfaces. As per Mike's great write up in the "Detailing Classes" section, I used DP Cleanse- All Exterior Cleaner...

Congrats Mike, you've earned this opportunity and recognition! As a complete newbie you took time to speak with me and make sure I was comfortable with a home project. Can't wait to watch the new show with my young son, I'm sure we'll see great examples of work ethic and talent coming together...

If I'm not sweating on the sidelines of my son's soccer game I would love to be there! Hoping for evening games here in Orlando! Always looks like a great event!

Hope to make it down one day... although with all these beautiful cars I'd have to park a block away and walk over! Thanks for the great pictures!

Thanks so much for the info... turns out she cleaned it up pretty well before she came in, so I didn't have much to deal with. I'll hit it ASAP and I do have a wet-vac so I can make sure the foam doesn't get soaked. Coffee only smells good in a cup. Thanks again, I appreciate it!!!

My wife just came home and said she spilled coffee on her front passenger seat - light colored fabric. Any suggestions on how to clean this while it's still wet? (2 creams, 4 sugars). Apologies for being redundant with respect to the "quick chat" area. After writing there I saw the suggestion...

Thanks Calendyr! For the moment I'm feeling a bit beat up (physically and mentally). Part of me needs a break, the other part has already started planning to re-do the job. I'm reminding myself that it is metal and paint - anything I messed up can be done again, this time with just a bit of...

Dave, I'll preface by stressing that I had never done this before, so I made a bunch of rookie mistakes. I had white "spider webs" in a few areas and two Quarter sized spots where the clear was gone (base coat color showing up on my wax applicator). I sanded the clear coat in those areas with...

Okay folks, here's the latest: Last night I wet sanded, compounded, polished and waxed the roof of my car. First, a HUGE THANK YOU to those that gave advice or wished me luck. Big thank you to Mike, not only for advice on sanding technique; but for reminding me to manage my expectations. As...

Despite this set back, it sounds as though the doctors are confident that all will be well. We'll keep praying, keep the faith!

Prayers are with your family; hoping for a great update!

Just received my order from Autogeek... I think I scared the UPS guy! Ready for the weekend; I'll be reviewing as much info as I can find on the wet sanding process, specifically when to stop with one grit and go to the next. Of the 6 areas I painted, 4 look pretty good for a rookie, 1 is...

Mike, first, thanks for merging the threads... I knew I goofed after re-posting; and appreciate your taking care of it. Second, I'll go with wet sanding... while it seems that I might have a better sense of "when to stop" with dry, I like the idea of avoiding the dust and following your...

resized the only workable picture I could get... too much reflection from garage indoors/clouds outdoors. Hopefully it gives an idea of texture and level (higher than original paint). Have the Meguiar's sanding gear in the shopping cart if you guys think it will help. Thanks again! PS... this is...

Thanks for the great advice... pretty overcast today so I may be able to get a couple of photos without too much light interference. I think I may be good with getting the repairs looking okay (this was a Band-Aid to slow down sun damage, not a pro repaint). Biggest issue will be smoothing the...

Reposted in "Ask the Experts..." I didn't know how to remove this post; but will check back in case there are replies. Thanks all. I'm new to the forum and I'm learning a ton - THANKS!

Hello; and apologies if this has been answered a million times (I did check other threads) Feel free to post links if this is the case. Here's the short story... Florida sun damaging my roof (2002 PT). I sanded the damaged areas, repainted a few coats of base, then sprayed a 2K Clear: 4 coats...

Hello; and apologies if this has been answered a million times (I did check other threads) Feel free to post links if this is the case. Here's the short story... Florida sun damaging my roof (2002 PT). I sanded the damaged areas, repainted a few coats of base, then sprayed a 2K Clear (4 coats)...

Peter... Mr. Mom...Hey you... all work for me.