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I purchased this cheap $20 paint gauge just for the heck of it and I am not sure what to think. Given the price, I wasn't expecting much but one thing I can say is that the readings seem to be consistent. I tested this sucker on my truck which has been only lightly polished a few times since it...

I know this subject probably gets beat to death but I am always wondering when it is time to make the call to not compound and or polish paint anymore in order the maintain the longevity of the clear coat. I have been wondering this even more since I have dealt with scratches on the hood of my...

I decided to give M83 a try today since I thought it might cut a bit better than M205. I am new to detailing in the last few years and with the new SMAT abrasives out that's pretty much what I started with and have never really reached for any of Meguiar's diminishing abrasive products. I know...

I have found that the majority of scratches come from drying the car which is why I have never been a fan of using a drying towel because even though the car has been washed there is still going to be that one piece of dust or dirt that is going to cause a nice surprise. I have been using my...

The weather here in north/central Florida has been wet and nasty for over a week. Last weekend I detailed the truck and put on a coat of carnauba paste to boost my sealant. Finally got some sun today so I decided to wash the truck. It was extremely dirty and had black streaks all over from the...

Hello all, I have been thinking about my detailing routine on my personal vehicle. I use spray waxes weekly, a carnauba at least once per month sometimes twice, and a sealant once every two to months or so. This is throughout the year. I have been breaking out the DA once per year and doing a...

Looking for microfiber towels I can get in say 5-10 packs that are good quality and can be used on painted surfaces. My favorite is Meguiar's supreme shines but I can only find them in packs of 3.

I'm about to try my first hand with the 3M Trizact discs. I am going to fix a friends headlights. I have hand wet sanded and restored headlights before but I know the trizacts will yield better results if used correctly. I will be using the 3" discs on my DA with and 3" 3M backing plate. My...

I have a customer who has a truck that has a terrible vinegar smell from the a/c in the first few minutes of run time. It's understandably embarrassing for the customer because passengers get in his clean and detailed truck and are then blasted with this smell. One day I had them leave the truck...

Just wanted to give a brief rundown on this truck I just finished up for a customer. This customer bought this truck brand new and only uses it on the weekends to pull a boat and likes it clean and at its best. The customer had the Auto Butler Paint Protection deal where the dealer does a full...

So with a new truck comes new questions. :) I have and Ford F-150 in the White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat. I've had it about 3 months and when I first goat it home I did a full paint correction and sealant because it did have swirling and IDS here and there. I found that M205 on a yellow...

Sorry this will be a long post but I want to accurately describe my situation . I love keeping my truck clean and detailed as I'm sure most of us on here do. I work a lot during the week and as much as I would love to wash my truck mid-week I just do not have the time. Either on Saturday or...

Ok Guys, Trying to learn a little about the microfiber towels. I have always been told that you should not wash the towels after purchase especially if you want a true "virgin" towel. However I have found that brand new towels always shed a ton of lint all over the paint surface which leaves the...

So I've been using Meguiar's Wash and Wax (YELLOW) solution and Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo. I can't decide which one is better. I like how easily the cars dry and feel after washing with the W&W but it doesn't seem to suds and lubricate very well. The GC however produces excellent suds and...

Ive been using Stoner Trim Shine on my vehicles and customers for quite some time. Engines, wheel wheels, mud flaps, etc. I use Meg's Ultimate Black on trim and mirrors. I seems to last really well and gives a factory look without the EXTREME shine other products like armor all leave behind. My...

After researching and reading comments posted by members here I used what I learned to go at the wheels today. I went simple and used some of my consumer line Meguiar's products I had in the stash. I am very happy with the results. Through research and information from others on here about...

Decided to polish the wheels today. They are clear coated chrome. They are hazy. I tried my mothers power cone with some Meguiar's ultimate polish with no result. I then went to M105 which left these swirls that I cannot remove. Please help.

Just a quick question about M20. Does leaving it sit on the surface longer prior to wiping it off do any good. I traditionally do an entire vehicle and then start wiping where I started the application. I've also heard people leaving it on overnight. Haven't done that yet. Thanks

Anyone use these bad boys to apply wax, sealant, or LSP? Just started using them and I think they are all I'll use from now on. Pros and cons of these.

I noticed today when working on another dark colored vehicle with medium-hard paint that after applying Meguiar's M20 and buffing it off there appear to be micro-scratches very close together. I wiped an area down with IPA to see it was sealant residue and the scratches are still present. I...