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I applied UK Cquartz last weekend and the car has been garaged ever since. I wiped it down again today and went to apply Gliss for the first time. I read up on it before hand, but it says it flashes to a white haze and then immediately buff off. On my black paint, it thus far is not flashing...

I was using my Porter cable today with a white polishing pad and megs cleaner wax 6. Nothing too crazy. However, about half way through my backing plate flew off. It doesn't look like it just came loose, it looks like it broke. Am I just out of luck on this? It's only four years old and...

Hey guys, I'm heading back to my Dad's place this weekend and he wants me to put an LSP on his Roadrunner. I have a few questions for you. 1. I'm not sure if it is single stage or not. I'm not doing any correction on this, just an LSP. So does it matter if it is single stage or not? 2...

My front seats in my 2005 Ford Escape are showing some pretty good wear. (they are the pleather/vinyl material). I tried to buy some seat covers from Wally world, which ended up not being good at all. They won't stay on and look like crap. Does anyone have any suggestions for buying some...

I am going to get one of the following products, but don't really understand the difference between them. Can someone clarify? Finish Kare Anti Static Poly Wipe Finish Restorer Spray Detailer, anti-static detail spray, quick detailer, finish care instant detail spray Finish Kare 425 Extra...

OK this BMW is my father in laws and it was absolutely trashed. I showed him spots where I would not even attempt at getting deep scratches out. It also has some bondo (sp?) work on the bottom in places with a little rust showing, which I also avoided entirely. The process: 1. Started...

My current method includes: 1. Rinse car. 2. Spray with foam gun and DP extreme. Let dwell for a minute or so. 3. Rinse. 4. Spray again with foam gun. Leave on surface. 5. Use the 2 bucket method with a Grit guard in my rinse bucket. 6. Rinse. 7. Dry with leaf blower followed by...

While researching 915 on this site and other forums, I noticed some conflicting info regarding 915 and 476. So rather than just ask the question to members again, I thought I would just email Collinite directly and see what they had to say. BTW, from the time I submitted my question until...

Most of the reviews I have read on this center on using it to protect convertabile tops. Does anyone use this to protect their cloth seats, carpet, and mats? If not, what DO you use? I have an old can of upholestry Scotchguard I was thinking about using, but thought I would get opinions...

Hey all, I've been using wolfgang sealant 3.0, sometimes topped with a wax and othertimes not. However, it seems like this really attracts a lot of dust quickly. I've tried using a QD to help, but not sure if it really did. So, is this just common to all sealants? Is there anything else I...

A co-worker knows I started to get into the detailing stuff for my cars and decided to be helpful by bringing me some products she was never going to use. I did some researching and it looks like this stuff is sold in front of gas stations???:eek: Come to think of it I do remember these...

This weekend I removed the scratches/swirls on my dad's 1998 red Dodge Ram. He was a skeptic when I told him about what polishing could do, but is now firmly a believer! This is my second vehicle I have done, so I'm still learning, but I found it to go way easier than my first time. After a...

My father in law bought an older BMW and wants me to help bring the paint back to life. I have no idea if the car has been re-painted or anything like that. A few questions before i start on someone else's car for the first time... 1. Anything in particular about BMW paint that I need to...

This is my first attempt at using my PC. I used the following products: 1. Ultimate Compound 2. SwirlX 3. Menzerna PO85rd 4. Black Hole 5. WG Sealant 3.0 6. PB's Natty's Blue Wax (paste) I first washed and clayed. Then I taped and started in with SwirlX with a orange LC pad. I didn't...

After two days, I am finishing up my last polishing step (I did UC, SwirlX, PO85rd). However, I am running of time tonight and cannot finish my last steps. I have to drive a few miles tomorrow before I can finish the job. My last steps are Black Hole, WG 3.0 sealant, and then PB's NB. If...

Doing my first car with a DA, a PC. Black SUV. I did my test panel from start to finish. Tried SwirlX first but it didn't achieve the results I was looking for. Switched to Ultimate Compound followed by swirlx and it was looking great. I did the side panels and hood with no problems...

I'm looking to get a work/shop light to set up while working on my cars. I can't afford to re-do the lighting overhead in my garage so I'm looking at tripod work lights. Is there a preference between halogen and fluorescent? I'm considering something like: Designers Edge L-2005 130-Watt...

I ordered some of this a couple days ago to use on a relatively new vehicle (doesn't need a full polish yet). I was planning on washing, claying, , using the p21s cleanser to remove old sealant, then using menzerna po85rd, followed by black hole before sealing with wolfgang sealant. Problem...

Hello everyone and thanks in advance for any suggestions. I'm completely new to detailing and have been reading/watching videos on AGO. Last summer, I clayed my black Escape and then applied some Meguiars 21. It was very easy to use and gave fantastic reflection. However, I also noticed a...

Hello, I'm from Des Moines, IA and have been reading (and watching videos) on AGO since last summer. Decided it was time to finally sign up. I'm about to take the plunge and start working on my two cars with many of the tips I've read here. I have a 2005 Black Ford Escape as my guinea pig...