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The truck looks terrific! I've done lots of GM trucks & SUV's over the years, and your generation remains my favorite. Nice to see one so loved.

I'll toss out an old-school option, but one that remains one of my favorite products. Poorboy's Spray and Wipe. I love the stuff, and stock up by-the-gallon when it's on sale. ONR is certainly a great option as well, and while I tend to use this more as a wash (duh!) and as a clay lubricant...

FWIW...and not to be 'that guy' - but I'm sure this isn't factory. I use 3M GP adhesive remover, a bit of hot air, and a trusty old plastic putty knife. Mineral spirits (or lacquer thinner) will work too. Soak a towel or applicator, apply generously, follow with heat and some dwelling time...

I so need to try CeriGlass. I too throw M105 at this problem, and have found it to be slow on the worst etching. FG400 should be perfectly fine. Good luck.

Not to pile on, but definitely....too much product. "Much less than you think....seriously!" is the right amount for any LSP. You can always apply a second coat if you feel it's needed, but applying too heavy will drive you nuts. Especially in a humid climate.

DGPS is such an awesome product. I think of it as a sealant that looks like a wax. I too apply after polishing with M205, but I will do a quick ONR mist/wipedown if there's significant dusting. In recent years I've read that oil residue from M205 can shorten the life of an LSP, but I've...

A good degreaser - APC, the Griot's product, even trusty old Waxblaster - and a nylon brush for agitation. And a roll of painter's tape so you don't make the same mistake next time. :)

Before you spend a lot of time.... try a simple Dawn (or other fairly heavy degreaser) wash. What you're experiencing sounds very typical, and I think you may be pleased with the results.

Really good advice above. If you don't know the history of a vehicle, it's one reason (of many, of course) to pay close attention throughout your correction effort. Even really good color/metallic/pearl matches will almost always (I'd remove the "almost" in my own experience, but you never...

Great advice above. I still subscribe to using the garden pump/sprayer for washes like this, especially in winter months. I start by spraying the wells, tires, and wheels, and then continue working from top to bottom, panel by panel...ultimately finishing with these items. I too have a few...

Fascinating. I'd heard this before, and now I'll just have to go buy some. I am a total Z16 junkie. After trying just about everything, I went with Z16 and haven't looked back. That was about seven years ago, and still applies today. I certainly love the idea of buying in larger quantities...

When I purchased I narrowed things down to the Makita 9227 and DeWalt 849. I pretty much tossed a coin and went with the Makita. Honestly...I lost that coin toss. I struggle quite a bit with the Makita, but in using a buddy's 849, I've never had problems. Your mileage may certainliy vary...

Really, really great work! Ibis can be difficult to make look really glossy, but you did a wonderful job with the LSP, and obviously with the corrective effort. Kudos. And....what a car!

FWIW....I'd consider the tech package for resale reasons if nothing else, although I strongly suspect you'll enjoy using it. Otherwise, seems like a really terrific vehicle. IME, Acura is worst of the three Japanese premium brands in terms of dealer experience. As long as you're comfortable...

I don't know about an extension, but Lake Country makes a 2-7/8" backing plate (5/8" 11UNC) that will fit. It can be had with a few simple mouse clicks.... Rotary 2 7/8 inch Flexible Backing Plate, backing plates, back plate, lake country backing pad More power to you on controlling that...

Sort of a follow up to the Guitars thread, I recently lucked into an instrument from my youth. Back in 1990, I bought my first ever five-string bass, a Peavey Dyna-Bass. Great instrument, and in many ways it was ahead of its time (three-band active circuit, adjustable string spacing...

What's your hardware? Which polisher and pads are you using? Lots of polishes can be used in direct sunlight, including 105/205. Many years ago I used SSR3, but didn't much care for it. Aside from the hazing, I found the working time to be far too short, and the dusting was brutal. Speaking...

A little more help with the vehicle? Is that a GM color? Will you be detailing more vehicles? IF...lots of assumptions...that is a GM truck and you'll only be polishing it, and at that, only as often as needed...I would recommend going with a 3.5" plate and 4" pads. Personally, I'd go with...

Wow....really nice work. Kudos! I've read of a few details where these cars weren't too happy from the factory. This one appears pretty close to the one I've been able to peek at up-close. I'm sure the owner is ecstatic.

^ Nice! The best camera is the one you have with you. Well done. I've become increasingly intrigued by cell phone shots lately, to the point where I'll purposefully leave the other gear at home. FWIW, I was going to share this in Smack's other thread, but I didn't want the topic to take a...