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  1. sberk1012

    What are these little specs all over my paint?

    My car was at the dealership having service done for over 2 weeks. I washed it right before I brought it in (the problem was non-urgent). I told the dealership not to wash my car after they finished, and it appeared that they listened. So, I washed the car the night I picked it back up (last...
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    Foam gun and washing question

    Maybe I'm over-thinking things and it might be a minor detail, but I'm curious. When washing my car: I jet-rinse all the big debris off my car with water first, then soak it with water, then cover it with soap (Honeydew) using a foam gun. Then, I let it dwell for a couple minutes. After it...
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    4" pads burning and warping

    I use a PC 7424 XP with a 3.5" backing plate and 4" pads. The backing plate and pads get very hot. In fact, my LC Hydro Tech 4" pads get burnt and warped after minimal usage. The orange cutting pad below is the most extreme example. You can see the burnt area in the middle of the white...
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    What to do before I reapply wax

    Newb question here, bare with me. About 5 weeks ago I polished my car, sealed with BFWD, then waxed with Midnight Sun. Now, I would like to apply another layer of wax. Can I simply do a normal wash then apply the wax? Should I clay first, or would that remove sealant?
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    Introductory post and first question

    Hey Mike and everyone. My name is Shane. I have a black 2013 ZL1 Camaro. I am relatively new to detailing, but becoming addicted very fast. Excited to be a member here. My question is: what is the best sealant for painted wheels (black, clear-coated)? I would like something that works...
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