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Right... I have tried explaining this many, many times. Beading is not at all an indication of whether or not any form of protection is or is not present. This goes for waxes, sealants, and coatings. Beading only indicates high surface tension... surface tension can be altered by a variety...

If you have some leftover coatings laying around, a fun experiment to do is to poor 10cc or so of liquid into a small measuring cup like the clear disposable medicine cups (write down the exact amount you poor in to begin with), then let them sit until they harden. After 24-48 hours or so they...

Thanks guys

Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Like I said, I do intend to remain active here on the forum, and I will still produce content for Detailed Image as time allows... so I am not gone, just less engaged :)

Thanks guys! Unfortunately there will be no 2017 thread from me... The End of an Era - 2015 Chevy Suburban - Paint Correction & Coating - My Last Detail at Attention to Detailing

My "What We've Been Up To in 2016" thread got a lot of great attention, and a couple of people had wished us well in 2017... I had debated posting this information at the time, but I think it is worth sharing... As some of you may know, my family and I decided to make some changes in 2017. On...

I will echo the above suggestions.... IMO polishing is a must if you have applied anything to your paint and now wish to coat it. To repeat what was already said, assuming you have no defects to remove, this polishing process is NOT the same as correction work. You should be able to polish...

Bump this to the top... I still get emails regularly about our lighting setup, so figured I'd bring this back up for people to see if they haven't already :) For Reference: CLICK HERE for a PDF with links for all products needed to build this light and also the "basic" version of this light.

They are not 2 GPM tips, they are tips with a 2.0 orifice size. Using the nozzle size calculator shown on my parts list, you can determine the appropriate orifice size for your machine based on the GPM and PSI rating of the pump. Too large of an orifice will result in a loss of output...

To quote Michael Stoops from Meguiar's.... Link for reference Since #9 is in fact a diminishing abrasive, you may need to use a firmer pad and/or make more passes to allow the abrasives to break down properly and produce the best finish it is capable of. I personally prefer the...

The explanation is pretty simple... if you're introducing micromarring/haze that wasn't there to begin with, your process is too aggressive. You need to continue to refine the surface with a less aggressive polish, pad, and/or technique to restore perfect clarity. Do you have a basic light...

I do not check my visitor messages.... please PM me if you have a question or need to get a hold of me.

Well I happened to be at my desk checking AGO and was armed with my calculator and Mechanical Engineering Refernece Book... so yeah... you're right :)

Based on the GPM listed for the Ryobi, and some assumptions on the properties of the hose, properties of water, etc... a .25" diameter 25 long hose will produce a significantly larger pressure drop than a .375" diameter 50 ft long hose when calculating the losses due to friction (both of which...

The Karcher X Series... About 4 years ago I bought a Karcher X Series (K5.540) , 2000 PSI, 1.4 GPM unit (product link) to be used for car washing. This was my first electric pressure washer, and I figured I would buy the "top of the line" expensive model so I wouldn't have any regrets later...

99.9% of used cars (<- I have counted) will have some combination of swirl marks, holograms, scratches, dings, dents. It is nearly impossible to find a perfect vehicle. Based on your description of having spider webbing (swirls) and holograms, I would not be concerned at all with buying the...

I ended up just sticking with the short hose and dragging my Master Blaster around behind me like always...

^^Agreed^^

I've never been a big mustang fan, but these new GT350's have really opened my mind to the possibility of owning a Mustang some day. Looks great!

Hello from a fellow St. Louisan... I haven't spent an extensive amount of time with SRC Compound, but I have used it a handful of times both in a climate controlled shop environment and in a non-conditioned garage space. Heat and/or high humidity do seem to make compounds and polishes more...