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So I did my first pressure wash and found my rinsing to be a little frustrating. I got a Simpson 300 psi pressure washer that came with 4 adapters. 15,25,40, and "soap". I found myself using the soap adapter since the other 3 had far too much air pressure and not enough water, but the soap...

So I just bought a brand new 2013 BMW 550i and own the following products that I would consider sealants (but not sure) and wanted to know what I should apply first before waxing. Duragloss 105 Duragloss 111 Poor Boys Polish with Sealant Collinite 845 Do any of these do the trick for a new...

Ok, I have finally popped the lid on a can of Collinite 915 Marque D' Elegance Wax and gave it a try. Instructions say to let it dry to a haze, which I did, but it was a BEAST to remove. I of course waxed my whole car and came back later to remove. Is the best way to do a panel at a time and...

I have never seen a great answer to this one yet. Is there a sure way to know by looking at your pad when it's beyond it's usefulness? For example does an LC orange pad work fine until it starts falling apart or does it slowly lose its cut? Is it just a matter of noticing that the pad is less...

I tried Best in Show wax out the other day and used an Auto Glym foam hand pad to apply. I found it dried and hazed way too fast. It was drying as I was applying. Has anyone else had this experience? I realize I put it on too thick as it was also a bear to remove. I think the Auto Glym pad...

I have had 2 of these and neither have worked. I just did an ONR wash and have the Pro-Blend attached on a 128 oz bottle. I squeeze 2 oz into the chamber and let the rest drain back down into the bottle. I turn to pour (without squeezing) and the rest of the bottle continues to pour out the...

Should the backing plate be the same size as the pad or are certain pads not actually true to size? Someone else mentioned they had a 5" pad that was really 5.5" when measured. The LC backing plate says their 5" works with 5.5" or 6.5" pads. The new Meg's DA kit recommends their 6" BP with...

I have a small 2 inch dent (no crease-more like a shallow impression) on the back of my brand new mini-van. I saw a few demos of a "trick" that seemed to work on certain kinds of dents, but it involves a hair dryer and can of C-O2 (air in a can you clean your keyboard with). They would heat...

I have a Saab that just has too much black trim for my liking. So before I got into detailing I had issues with stained trim all the time. I got some Turtle Wax Ice Polish as soon as it came out, but find it streaky upon removal. Never seems to dry. Maybe I'm putting it on too thick. Anyone...

So Iv'e seen Wal-Mart carry Auto Glym HI-Def wax for about $35 and was wondering if it's worth the price. Collinite 915 is $30. Is it much better? Anyone used both to compare?

When I bought my PCXP here I also got the bonnet kit that came with a few microfiber bonnets. I also have a few teri cloth bonnets as well. Are these only for product removal or does anyone use these for any kind of application? Back in the day when I had my orbital buffer I used a teri...

So I bought a Pro-Blend measuring cap for my gallon of ONR. After measuring 1 ounce and letting the excess drain back into the bottle, I began to pour (without squeezing) and by the time 2 ounces came poring out I realized it wasn't going to stop. ONR just kept on coming out up through...

So I reluctantly took my detailed car out into the rain and wondered if it's important to do a quick wash afterwards or at least a quick detail spray job after it's dry. Can rain drops cause water etchings? I was wondering how some of the more experienced detailers deal with a rain soaked car.

I recently ordered the 4in CCS spot buff kit - http://www.autogeek.net/spot-buff-kit.html and am not too pleased with the lack of adhesion. Unlike the 6 in pads which take some effort peeling off the backing plate, the 4 inchers come off too easily. Today I used an orange and white pad...

I'm confused about SwirlX after reading 2 different descriptions. Mike showed how abrasive it was compared to other Meg products here. Aggressiveness Order for New Consumer Products - This will surprise you! - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online Claiming it's more abrasive than Meg's 83...

I have a 2003 Silver Saab 9-3 and paint is in good condition, but has water etchings. I already did a pass with an Orange CCS pad and Meg's Ultimate Compound and followed with Speed Glaze. It made a little difference but the etchings are still there. Should I do a few more passes with the...

I just pulled out my PC XP and a CCS orange pad and used Meg's Ultimate Compound and it reduced my water spot etchings on my hood a little, but they still can be seen. Any recommendations on getting these out? I am not sure how abrasive Ultimate Compound is vs a scratch remover like Scratch X...

Hi all. I am new to this and excited to get my first PC XP just recently. There are so many products and steps involved and I could use some help. I have a silver 2003 Saab 9-3 which doesn't have many swirl marks, but heavy water stains I can see in the light. I haven't waxed it in over a...