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I have both Terry and microfiber bonnets I can put over a 6inch wool pad. I also have the Rupes LH 15 and the flex 3401 DA. Just wondering which will finish out the nicest. I am going to use Collinite 476 paste for the winter coat applied by one of the machines with a white 6inch foam pad. I...

I lost one of the bolts to my flex 3403. This is a M8x16mm Allen head bolt that holds the handle onto the machine. I am able to match up a bolt generically from the hardware store but the head is too thick and sticks out past the plastic handle. It could lead to a nasty scratch if I am not...

I finally washed my camper yesterday. I wanted to use my Flex 3401 with XMT360 on it to give it some shine and protection. It has a gelcoat finish with lots of decals as it is a toy hauler trailer. Problem is that my camper is loaded with decals (vinyl?) from the factory. I am not sure if I...

So we have a rainy pattern here and it seems to be raining every few days. In the past I just didn't bother washing my car until the pattern ended. A few years ago I was thinking it still makes sense to clean off the dirt that accumulates in between the rain events. So I find myself washing...

Can anybody explain to me what causes da haze and what does it look like? I'm not sure what exactly it looks like.

I waxed my truck with the Collinite today in order to get lasting protection well into the fall. However I like the gloss of the Pinnacle soveran and wanted to use it on top of the collinite. Would doing this hurt the longevity of the Collinite wax? I dont usually top one wax with a different...

I was just wondering if you all do less passes for a finish polish than say for correction work. Or perhaps you increase your arm speed a bit as well. Not going for blemish removal just to bring up the shine. Perhaps it's depending on the product you are using. I was using the Menzerna 4000...

This may be a dumb question but is overspray something that you might find if your car has been repainted or could a new car also have this condition. I see the term mentioned many times in detailing threads but not sure how a car might come to this condition or what it might look like.

I did a maintenence polish to my 2003 Altima using the Rupes LHR 15 and their pads and polish. Came out very good. I just got this polisher and wanted to give it a spin. I am liking this machine a lot. You can one hand it and still control where it goes. I bought this car new and have always...

I have been a professional auto mechanic for close to 40 years now. My hands are sensitive to vibration and get tired and sore easily. I have a Flex 3401 but I find it bothers me a after a little while, say 20-30 minuets. This forces me to rush my work or just stop altogether. I was wondering if...

I was wondering if the grit guard pad washer lets you clean and dry the pad well enough continue using it? Or do you still need to change out the pad for a fresh one? No doubt that it does a good job of cleaning the pads based on reviews but is it good to continue on working without fully drying...

So I am thinking to do a polish to my car on labor day weekend. I was going to order the Menzerna P4500 and was wondering what pads I should order. The car is a dark blue VW Jetta and only 6-8 months old. It has some very light dealer installed swirls I would like to remove. hopefully I will end...

Hello All, I just was wondering how often you are doing a full wash (as in rinse, foam, rinse and wash) vs perhaps a waterless or rinse-less type of wash? I find that by doing the rinse less 2 bucket method with onr every 5-7 days the car has been keeping clean for these last few weeks. I...

My car is fairly new and I have been careful with the paint on it. I don't really have any swirls or correction to do. I just want to polish it up for the fall before I put a wax on it. What are some recommended products? Would a aio be recommended? I am thinking a two step process would yield...

Do I need to wash my new microfibers or can I use them new as shipped. I tried a search of the forums but didn't see the answer to this question

I was looking at the Meguiars D140 wheel cleaner but it states not to use on uncoated wheels. Im not sure on my 2014 VW Jetta.

I waxed my car only last week after a wash and clay. I used the souveran wax. Now I think I should have polished it first as I am not getting the proper shine anymore. Can I polish the car after washing or do I need to strip the wax first? Feed back please I have M205 polish and the clear coat...

Hello All, I have been using Pinnacle Souveran paste wax on my dark blue Jetta which gives amazing results. However this wax is not as long lasting as I would like it to be. I was wondering if anybody found similar shine in a longer lasting product?

I have a can of the blue paste wax which I bought some time ago. I noticed today that the wax is very dry and crumbly is there a way to rejuvenate it or is it now junk? Also I see it has petroleum products in it and was wondering why? I thought the better products did not have any such...

Hello all, Happy turkey day.:cheers: I just finished using the Wolfgang Paint sealant on my new Subaru Forester. I did a wash and dry but I didn't clay or polish as it is a new car . sure enough there are a few minor swirls on the roof of the car. I will live with it for now and get back to it...