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  1. mdgrwl

    15 hours of my Audi S5

    Damn cloudy day... Wash Clay Spot wet sand Cutting Phase (Meguiar's MF Pads + M105) Finishing Phase (Menzerna SF4000 + Crimson Pad) Eraser CQUK 24 hours cure time Sonax Polymer Net Shield Overall I'm happy. I got the swirls out and the finish glows. I'm not happy with the RIDS, but...
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    Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel... meh

    Before I understood there was a difference between oil vs. water based tire gel's, I bought Optimum Opti-Bond based on the great reviews. I've applied this about 5 times so far and Im done with it. This stuff doesn't last a single drive through rain. Very dissapointing. It looks good going...
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    Polymer Products Flashing - Difficult to Remove....

    So far every polymer product Ive tried has left some sort of streaking on my finish and Im quite tiered of it. Optimum Opti-Clean - takes king position! Optimum Instant Detailer Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer Chemical Guys Synthetic QD If you dont wipe off the product IMMEDIATELY, they streak...
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    Need more cut (MF Pad + M105), or just live with some scratches?

    I took the day off work today to work on my Audi. I did a test spot with FG400 and an orange pad, no dice, still scratches. I then hit it with a Meguiars MF Cutting pad & D300 with some M105 mixed in - then straight M105... still scratches. I don't have any wool pads, but is that my next...
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    Wool vs. Microfiber Pads?

    Im trying to understand the main difference between a wool cutting pad, and a MF cutting pad... both seam to be described as doing the same thing. Im considering the Meguiars Cutting Microfiber and LC Purple Foamed Wool pads in specific.
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    Holograms / Buffer marks after body shop visit... how to remove?

    After a body shop visit for some repairs, I have holograms from their buffer all up and down my door... you can only really see it in direct sun light. Is a Lake Country Orange pad & Menzerna Compound (FG400) enough to take this out? Too strong? Or would I need a pad with higher cut?
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    Hit and Run - Fantastic!

    Some idiot hit and ran my car... I had no idea of the incident until late at night I found my car hit. I had hopes that a dent wizard guy could fix it so I did some wet sanding and hit it with FG400 and got out most of the scratches some deep ones still remain... and overall the panels are...
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    Sonax Perfect Finish & Nano Polish vs. Menzerna line ??

    Where do these Sonax products stack up against the Menzerna line in terms of cut and finish? Also, these are DAT correct? From my research, it seems this is somewhat the observation: Sonax Perfect Finish - Cut similar to PF2500 but finishes as good (or better) then SF4000 Sonax Nano Polish -...
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    Which Lake Country Pad?

    Doing a 2 step correction. Orange pad & Menzerna FG400 for compounding. Finishing polish is Menz SF4000. Should I use the Black or White pad? Im leaning towards Black but wanna make sure it will fully take out any haze left by the Orange...
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    Deep Scratches...

    I have some deep scratches on my rear bumper. Hit it with Menz FG400 and a flat Lake Country yellow pad, but some are still there. Am I stuck with them? :( I dont want to burn through my paint...
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    Coatings - Top 3 and easy to apply (first timer) ??

    Im looking at putting a coating on my DD. Im new to the game... which ones are considered Top 3 or 4? And which is easier for a first timer to apply? Heard a lot of bad first time experiences with Opti-Coat for example.
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    First time using abrasives (Menzerna) - Tips?

    Finish has some light swirls and fine scratches. There are a few deeper scratches here and there too. I have Menzerna: FG400 PF2500 SF4000 Lake Country 3" & 5.5" Flat pads: Yellow Orange Pink (step between orange & white) White Black I was thinking of not using the FG400 as the finish isnt...
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    Why do we obsess over LSP??

    We all know 95% of the finish is all in the prep work, yet we still obsess. After a few weeks and a few washes, any notable differences are gone, yet we still want to buy and try new ones. We cant go more than a few months before we strip our paint and re-apply a LSP, yet we hunt for...
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    Do you use spray wax as a topper / refresher to existing coat??

    Lately I'm starting to reconsider using these... I wouldn't apply a regular paste wax without doing a full wash/clay/polish... it didn't make sense to put another coat of wax on top of the contaminants. So I'm asking myself why is it okay to top up with a spray wax... same concept, no? QD...
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    Holograms after washing and QD...

    Last week I used PS21 Paint Cleaner and put on a coat of Collinite 915. Finish was great, no issues. Today I washed the car and followed up with a QD (Chemical Guys Synthetic Acrylic Detailer)... now I have holograms all over that weren't there before. What is this? Frustrating... No...
  16. mdgrwl

    Cordless Leaf Blower (Car Dryer) Suggestions?

    Anything out there CORDLESS that is especially good vs. the normal ones at Home Depot?
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    Looking for a "Glassy Hard Candy Shell" look out of a LSP...

    Tried WGDGPS... too warm looking. I think Blackfire goes for the same warm look. Want razor glass like finish. Tried the Klass twins and liked the look but man it was a bear to remove... also didnt like the fact I had to do 3-4 layers of SG to get the look. I dont want a permanent sealer...
  18. mdgrwl

    For Trade: Wolfgang Fuzion & Pinnacle Signature Series II

    Have: Wolfgang Fuzion 8oz jar (50% full) Wolfgang Fuzion 3oz jar (100% full brand new) Pinnacle Signature Series II (55-60% full) Want: Optimum Opti Clean (gallon preferred) Supernatural Supernatural Hybrid Blackfire BlackIce
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    For Trade: Pinnacle Waterless Wash Concentrate w/ Carnauba 64oz

    I have a 64oz bottle of Pinnacle WW concentrate, 90% full. Looking for: Optimum Opti Clean Concentrate Detailers Pro Waterless Concentrate Blackfire WW Concentrate PM me if you wanna swap!
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    Waterless Wash Suggestions?

    What is an easy to use waterless wash that doesnt require buffing (ala Pinnacle)? My LSP is a Nuba so Id like it to "play nice" with that... and be easy to use. Cost effective with a high water to product ratio would be cool too...
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