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  1. FFguy808

    2013+ Bmw Jet black paint harder or still same "soft"

    Anyone experienced detailing the newer 2013+ Bmw Jet black paints if they are still soft as previous jet black Bmws..I previously detailed a 2002 3 series with Jet black paint and it was soft paint and PITA to finish I heard bmw addressed the complaints on the Jet blacks and made it harder or i...
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    FG400 love

    Tried out FG400 and I was blown away with the smoothness and cut..thanks MENZERNA for an awesome compound Pic below is a section of my trunk.. Almost 90% defect removal in one step, no polish yet -Meguiars Microfiber cutting pad -Flex vrg @ speed 4.5 -FG400
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    Quick headlight restoration

    2003 Toyota Corolla Before: dirty and nasty with no clarity Process: 3 stage wet sand with 1000, 2000, and 3000 grit sandpaper 2 stage polish with LC 3" purple wool pad/m105 and LC green 4" pad/m205 Wipe with 20% IPA Applied Opti-Coat 2.0 for protection Result:
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    Found this bottle i never used..

    I found this bottle of Adam's Revive Hand polish. I havent use it yet, has anybody used this stuff before? Anybody know if it can be used on my rotary/cut level and does it have fillers since its a hand polish?
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    Slammed Chevy Colorado, detailed..

    White Chevy Colorado 1 step detail, one of the hardest paint(in my opinion) This truck belongs to a friend who is a truck enthusiast. #It's garage kept most of the time and was kept clean, but it had its fair share of some very minor scratches and water stains on the lower half which were not...
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    Just my twice a month wash and wax

    Just a my "twice a month" wash and wax on my old Camry daily car. Is was coated 2x with Powerlock 2 months ago, its a daily car so it has some swirls, but minimal. Best Camry build quality to date. Rinseless Wash: Optimum Wash and Wax Meguiars Microfiber mitt 2x Waffle weave drying towel Big...
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    Toyota Prius, like new again

    Just a 1 step detail on the exterior and quick interior wipe down. Its 2005 Toyota Prius, belongs to a friend who just graduated nursing school together with my gf. Her car took a lot beating so its about time to clean the car and coat it with a good sealant. It will be a daily driver again...
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    New car prep: 2014 Toyota Rav4

    On my previous post, I detailed a Corolla S to be for trade the next day, well this is the new car. I told the owner to not let the dealer touch it or do any prep work. Upon inspection, there were some very minor swirl on some parts of the car, Im guessing they did some washing or use quick...
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    Daytona speedmaster PRO Alternative

    I dont have the PRO brush but i found something similar way much cheaper. Its a bottle brush, but does the job effectively, What u guys think.
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    Mini detail: 2006 Rav4 bad condition

    Just a quick mini detail Its 2006 RAV4, upon inspections, the clearoat on the hood/roof was trashed and oxidated. Rest of the paint was okay with minor water spots. Its has never been wax according to the owner. Minimal swirls with just some minor RIDS. Also very hazy. Its a daily driver so...
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    Quik detail: 2006 Corolla S

    Just a quick detail of my girlfriend's supervisor's Corolla S The car is going to be traded the next for a new RAV4 so I had to rush. The car had lots of water spots on the lower valance and front bumper, it was a daily car so it was really dirty. LOTS of micro marring, swirls, but minimal...
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    Nanoskin Multi Dress

    Here in Hawaii its hard to find professional detailing products. While I was at this local supermarket, I found some Nanoskin products for sale which was weird. Looking at the line up, i saw this Multi dress which I've never seen before on the Nanoskin website and on AG. Idk if its an old...
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    Review: Chemical Guys Silk Shine on tires

    Chemical Guys Silk Shine Liquid type VRT Dressing I wanted something similar to Opti-Bond but was easier to apply. This product was definitely easy to apply. Does what it claim, Dries to the touch. I understand this product is an all around VRT water-based product so I wanted to see its...
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    Review: Mothers VLR (vinyl,leather,rubber)

    Mothers VLR FOR Vinyl/Leather/Rubber pH balance cleaner Color: White Size: 24oz Price: $8.68 Walmart Smell: Smells like the Mothers Leather Conditioner but with a hint of newer Soft-Fake leather on newer cars First impressions: Almost as thick as the Mothers Leather Cond. Cleans good like a...
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    Unpacking my new Flex 3401

    Just received my new toy today, my Flex 3401 VRG has made my dayIm the MAN Can't wait to use it, its a nice addition to my PC7424xp and Makita rotary. Sorry Rupes(Ro-pees) Bigfoot, I chose the Flex instead for personal preferences Heres a pic with my Euro-shine 6" pad, perfect fit...
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    Quick thoughts on Menzerna Color Lock

    I applied it to a just polish surface on my Camry's driver door last week so how it will hold up against its sibling, the Menzerna Power Lock. -Slickness feels like PL but it has that warm glow just any Carnauba wax on darker paints -Application last week went on easy just like PL, removes easy...
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    Tried out Optimum No rinse today and Love it

    I recently move to an apartment complex without a space to do a traditional car wash. Best option for me is to rinseless car wash. Method and supplies I used: Two bucket car wash One bucket filled with 1oz ONR and 2 gallons of water Other bucket with grit guard and about 2 gallons of water ONR...
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    Headlight restoration(Nice Save)

    Decided to do my girlfriend's co-worker 06' Corolla for FREE, just a hobby. Products used: 7424xp LC Orange Pad with M105 LC White Pad with M205 Power Lock sealant 2000 Grit wet/dry sandpaper followed by 3000 Grit wet/dry sandpaper BEFORE: Soak sandpaper for about 15mins until it becomes soft...
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    Can this be fix?

    I just got the car and notice the reflection on the door on my scion tC looks warm and light when sunset light hits it. Of course i knew the door was repainted on a spot then cleartcoat blend the surrounding area, at this particular light, its very obvious. Can compounding and polishing...
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    M105+M205 pure awesome

    New to detailing, awesome combo of what m105+m205+PC can do. 3-4 passes of m105 on white LC pad then followed with m205 on black LC pad 4-5 passes+3 passes no pressure, then top with xmt finishing glaze on blue pad and NXT2.0 wax by hand Great reflection:xyxthumbs:
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