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Im wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions how to combat a brake dust problem I have. 2009 Volvo s80 In a few sections of the rear wheels there is speckled brake dust pitted into the wheels. I tried Sonax and Iron-X and clay, none of which removed the speckles. I dont know what to...

I know the general feel around here is that we should experiment and develop our own preferences. But where do I start? If I do half of my black car with one, half with the other, could my untrained eye notice the difference?

I think I am learning that Menzerna has the better compounds per $ for full blown paint correction. My Megs UC isnt able to fully fix any of my cars. My question is...whats the difference between these 2 compounds and what should go into my decision making as to which to buy?

I was using a LC CCS yellow pad. I did 2 panels with a pad and switched to a brand new pad. After 2 panels with the new pad it started spitting out yellow sand, which I assume are the cutting materials. When I stopped I realized the felt back also came unglued from the pad. Has this ever...

OK so like many other people in here, I read and researched this site for a couple months. Got the detailer's starter kit, and decided my first in depth project would be my white 1995 Trans Am. This car has been sitting for 2+ years. It took me 3 weekends just to wash it to the point where I...

I am doing my first "distressed" paint correction. This is the hood insert from a 95 Trans Am. Can I fix this using regular (or advanced) detailing methods? This picture was after I buffed the crap out of it w/Megs Ultimate Compound. It did next to nothing. Please help. Thanks. (Pic size...

I read in a thread yesterday where somebody was buffing a black car (maybe it was the Porche thread?) and their pad was turning black? What causes this? I thought cars were covered with clearcoat......so why would the basecoat paint be coming off?

Can anyone help me understand why the standard process is to to Iron-x a car after washing (before claying). I understand the reason why, but it seems awful expensive. Do you all do this diligence when you do your basic wash/wax on customer vehicles? Or is this process only for the high end...

Im reading/researching this site to improve my skills in this hobby. I dont have a real good grasp on the "least aggressive method." Specifically, say I have a car with swirls. Do I use a tough compound and soft pad, or a high cut pad and moderate compound? What is more aggressive, the pad or...