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Since I plan on restoring this 1 step paint on my old 98' Toyota pickup, I need to first touch up all the chips in the paint. But before I started, I wanted to post and ask for tips on what I should do with these particular chips. Rocks have impacted the front end and made these chips, but the...

Hi! I've been watching a few videos every day in preparation to work on my pickup in a week or so for a full detail/paint restoration. (I'll be posting before/during/after pics when I complete it) For years I have been using armor all to clean and protect the dash, doors, trim, ect. In one of...

Hi! My truck was hit by a rock just 3 weeks after having been painted using a one step. (Happened about 7 years ago) The rock hit away all the paint and primer below it. (The chip is 1/2 inch wide) Since I didn't have the money to get it repaired, and I didn't want it to rust, I simply put down...

Hi everyone! This morning my brother and I were leaving at the same time for work and he broke out his California Car Duster and proceeded to wipe down his grey Camry. I never bought one because I felt that over time, how can small grains of sand/dirt/hard fibers the duster was wiping off not...

Hi! I am about 90% sure that I will be applying Opti-Coat 2.0 to my one-step paint. I have been to Opti-Coat's website and read up what I can, as well as here in the forum and have yet to find where something is stated that its recommended to put down said number of coats. Also, if re-coating...

I am trying to decide between the two. It seems the general consensus is to use 5.5 inch pads on the porter cable 7424xp. (5 inch backing plate) However, I'd like to know what type of pad people recommend most for single stage paint. If there is another more preferred pad, please do tell. I...

Has anyone tried these pads? Are they new?

Hi there! Hope I am posting this in the right section. Sorry for the long post, but I put much information in here. I have been wanting for years to be able to get my truck buffed out to a real nice shine. Up until now I have waxed my truck with Carnuba/synthetic waxes. I did use turtle wax’s...

I'm from Southern California and can't wait till Tuesday when my new Porter Cable 7424xp arrives. Also am waiting for the upcoming sale/s for detail fest and Easter to make the bulk of my purchases. (I have about $500.00 on my wish list) :xyxthumbs: Now I gotta go up and post some...