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Hi, looking to upgrade/add a new tool to my budding detail arsenal. For the money, which one is better for a novice detailer? I have a PC 7424 and a Flex PE8 for the smaller areas. The PC takes FOREVER to do a car, but is versatile and I still love it. I am experienced at forced rotation...

Hi, I am doing a detail on an Acura TL this week. I think the leather is coated, because the owner showed me a spot on the leather that the last detailer said was dye transfer/removal. I don't want to use anything that could ruin the coating or cause more wear. I have Lexol leather cleaner...

Hi, I have recently heard about using Meg's spray wax as a drying aid. I saw a Youtube video of a guy using another brand spray wax as a drying aide and I was impressed! Is it still a ok thing to do if you planned on say, using HD Speed on the car after? Isn't paint supposed to be "naked"...

What would you recommend to clean a matte colored Plastidip car? Is their any sealant or wax that would help seal the pores and keep dirt at bay w/o giving it a big shine? Thank you!

How to you clean/polish where the door meets the moulding? This picture is my driver side door on the Jetta MK4. I was using my PC 7424, and can only get so close to the (grocery cart blocker) door moulding.

Hi, I drive by an "always packed" drive-through car wash. Personally, I would never use one for reasons obvious to everyone here (It is NOT touch free...) I am amazed though at how shiny their cars come out. I know it is an artificial shine, filling scratches, swirls (maybe even squirrels...

Hi. I am a novice here and a mobile headlight restorer (LLC). I just got into detailing because-1: I do my own car and 2: My customers are asking me for the service and I really like doing it. I have a 2002 Jaguar XJR that I am doing Friday. I am learning every day, and LOVE this forum. I...

High, I am a novice in the paint correction world. I do headlights as a mobile business, and wanted to get into paint correction, since I have done it as a hobbiest with my cars. Now that I have a PC 7424 and a Flex PE8 (Small I know, but it is for headlights and detail work only), I need some...

What am I doing wrong? I am using Menzerna Super Finish on my black Jetta. When using my Flex PE8, with a 3" LC Orange pad and working a small area, I get a TON of white powder. When using my 7424 PC, and a 4" LC Orange pad, barely any powder (speeds 1 to spread, and speed 5-6 to work). I am...

Hi, I want your advice on which detail DA polisher I should buy to use mostly on headlights (I started a business doing mobile headlight restoration). I have been on this foam and it seems that best bang for the buck is the PC 7424XP is a contender at $130-ish. The one I see as the "top of...

Hi, I am using 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound while restoring plastic headlight lenses. It is pretty coarse, I use it to remove 1000 grit sanding scratches. I noticed, while whipping it off, it scratches the plastic lens. I'm not talking about the circular "normal" rubbing compound scratches...

Hi, 3M's description of this is: Heavy cutting rubbing compound. Aggressive compound that removes 1000 and finer sand scratches on all types of paint surfaces.Can be used by hand or machine. I'm learning, so this means that this compound is used AFTER 1000, but BEFORE a polish (Like my 3M...

I am doing headlight restorations (New business). I have the following supplies and want to confirm the order of the abrasive ness and have you help me fill in the gaps if you see any. This is what I have: 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound 3M Machine Polish Perfect It Meguiar's Ultimate Compound...

I am doing headlight restorations (New business). I have the following supplies and want to confirm the order of the abrasive ness and have you help me fill in the gaps if you see any. This is what I have: 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound Meguiar's Ultimate Compound 3M Trizact 1000 3M Trizact...

Hi, I hope this question is in the correct section. I am going to restore the headlights on a 2010 Prius. This particular car's headlight shape is complicated. Instead of removing the front bumper cover, I was hoping I could use the edge of the wool or foam pad to cut the deteriorated...

Hi, I am new here and I am going to restore the headlights on a 2010 Toyota Prius. I have watched the video's on YouTube, read the instructions here, done my cars (two) and even an old headlight I pulled from the junkyard to try a new UV resistant clear coat. I want to perfect my technic. I...