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Hello All, Even with the risk of sounding like a complete idiot, I have to ask this question. My primary question is when to use a Quick Detailer vs when to use a spray wax. My thoughts are that if the car is dirty I would use a waterless wash and then it would be clean and ready for a spray...

Over the weekend, I decided to test out my new Flex 3401 and HD Speed. I had a 9 year old spoiler on my g/fs truck that has never been polished. I decided to have a go at it with an orange CCS pad. I had high expectations because of what everyone raves about with this stuff. I have to say...

I'm planning on doing work with HD Speed for my first time, and I'm planning to top it with 845. When you guys are doing this, do you typically wait for the HD Speed to "cure", or just immediately top it with another LSP? (if you wait... how long?) Thanks!

Hi All, I currently use a PC 7424xp with LC CCS as well as Hex-Logic 5.5" pads. I decided to buy a Flex 3401 on a whim off of ebay without doing much research beforehand. I didnt realize that I wouldnt be able to use my 5.5" pads unless i get a new backing plate. I am just an amateur that...

Decided to try out the 476 that I've had sitting around for a year or so. Upon reading through the forums, someone suggested using a credit card to spread the wax onto a pad (I only have 5.5" pads) I used a black ccs pad, on speed 2. The credit card technique worked perfectly to apply wax to...

I was just wondering if anyone has tried this. I really hate when my nice white shoes get filthy, and I usually use shoe protectant, but it only lasts a short time. Has anyone tried 303 on clothing/shoes?

A couple of nights ago, we went out for dinner and had leftover pizza that they packaged in a cardboard pizza box for us. She carried the box of pizza, while I carried our baby. When we got to the car, she had to pull her keys out of her purse. It was like slow motion as she put the pizza box...

I've been seeing a lot of people post this on Facebook (another video, but same idea). Just curious as to how/why this works - anyone know???? I've seen toothpaste fixes before, where the toothpaste acts as an abrasive... I think ill stick to my sanding/wet sanding though :).

Hey all, I decided to test out my 6" Megs MF Cutting Discs on my brother's 2004 Grand Marquis. I didn't follow the guidelines of least aggressive approach first, as I wanted to test out these pads, and also, the paint is clearly in bad shape. The car has been kept on the streets of Chicago...

I was curious how important rotation of pad is when using a DA to apply LSP. I can only get rotation when using speed 4.5 or so on my pc. Even when using practically no pressure. From why I've read, this speed seems too powerful for LSP... I've been using ccs blue pads for application.. Sent...

I recently applied touchup paint to the "door bumper" that runs the length of my g/f's Highlander. The plastic trim that is body color that runs the length of the car in the middle of the doors. I think after one more coat, the paint will be slightly higher that the rest of the car. Does...

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but I was just curious if anyone has any experience with the cheapo $35 paint thickness gauges on ebay. I have no plans on doing professional detailing, but I am getting it more for when i help out friends/family with their cars. Is it...

Just wanted to share something that happened last week. One of my friends realized that I've been getting into quality car care and detailing lately, and asked if I could help her get some scratches out of her trunk lid. I said that I could try, but it depends on how deep they are. I asked if...

Just looking to see what the opinions are on these. It seems like they're close to the same price. Just looking to use on DD kinda cars. Ive used 951 on a couple cars, and was impressed, but have not yet tried D156... and a gallon is a lot to buy :)

I've been using Eagle 20/20 glass cleaner on my exterior glass since about 2001 I believe. Does anyone have experience with Eagle 20/20 and other products. Is it worth switching to a higher end product? Im mostly concerned about water beading and coming off my windshield - Ive been happy with...

So far, I've only done paint correction on a 1998 Civic, 2007 Highlander, and 2007 Scion TC. I'm not sure how to judge "hardness" of a paint. In my opinion, the Civic was harder to correct, but looked best after correction (took and aggresive approach). The Toyota and TC seemed very easy to...

I am very new to detailing/paint correction. If a car still has orange peel on factory paint, is it a safe assumption that the paint depth is fine for compounding (not at risk of cutting it down too much)? This seems like common sense that if there is orange peel, its probably still thick, but...

I'm new to detailing, but a few years ago I bought a pressure washer for various duties, and I use it to wash my car once or twice a year... usually after the winter, as salt is caked on everything in the wheel well, and on the lower parts of my car. I'm just wondering how (un)safe this is. My...

Picked up a 7424XP over the winter, and have been dying to use it. This is my first attempt at paint correction, and decided to work on my dad's 1998 civic that looks like it was probably never waxed and was definitely parked on the streets of Chicago during its life. The paint was in terrible...