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It is better than that. If you want to get more aggressive you may want to try some microfiber cutting pads (there are lots to choose from on Autogeek). Again start out least aggressive with using a polish and a microfiber cutting pad then follow up with a foam pad and the same polish and see...

I wish all of the manufactures printed on the back of the bad what it was-I know some do. I too do the sharpie just in case, but most of the times it comes down to feel unfortunately since I have such a mix/match set of pads.

Thanks for the tips Mike. I have not used enough of the panel wipe products before coating when compared to your tutorial. Also, I have not been doing a total of 4 crosshatch passes when applying a coating. I will be implementing both of your processes on my next coating application! One...

I agree with everyone, you need to go smaller not bigger on the pads. 5" pads with the correct pressure and speed, and if you "kiss" the panel with compound (as shown on Mike's videos) before starting on a panel you do not have to turn off the machine before polishing the panel out. Have...

Meguiars M80 is great on single stages as well with a little bit of cut. Duragloss 501 is fantastic as well on single stages though it is more of a chemical cleaner but it really brings single stages alive. Both have a lot of oils although not as much as #7.

I thought the cutoff was midnight??? I saw it earlier in the morning, but waited and now it is down. Sometimes ordering online has it difficulties I guess since you cannot get an answer on what the heck is going on.

I am having the exact same problem. Trying to put in a purchase for a gift cert and it is coming up full price. argh!

Take it back to the body shop and see what they say.

I am not a big Honda fan, but I have been commenting recently that the fit and finish of the new Honda look really well and that is with people who are not OCD about detailing owning the vehicles. Enjoy your new vehicle and kudos for the tuning modification to increase hp/torque!

3M adhesive remover is the best for this and a plastic razor and some patience. I have tried APC, WD-40, Goo Gone, Stoners Citrus Mold Release, and even brake cleaner and the 3m far outperformed everything else. You should be able to get it locally at an auto parts store or hardware store and...

I recently was involved in an accident and the whole front clip of my car had to be repainted. It was painted in bc/cc-Dupont. This is my daily driver and so I need it to commute to and from work. As I have read it is important to let new paint cure/outgas for at least 30-60 days before...

I have had good luck with Optimum Poli Seal and a white pad on a DA. Not much pressure or speed as I recall. I keep a bottle on had just for that purpose.

I have a white powder coated wheel. I have tried sealants and coatings. What happens is the brake dust (esp on the fronts) turn the color a light rust type color. I use a dilluted Optimum Power Clean and it cleans it off, but is there anything else I could do? I have used sealants, coatings...

3M Adhesive Remover should do the trick 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, bug and tar remover, adhesive remover, decal remover, tree sap remover

In the past I have tried the goof off and the Stoners Citrus Mold release, and finally purchased a can of 3M Adhesive remover (mainly to be used for wheel weight adhesive). Did a car last week and noticed paint on the lower rocker as well as in the plastic wheel well. Grabbed for the 3M and it...

I was having difficulty wiping it using it on a single stage. I will try it on a black base/clearcoat paint tomorrow. That is what I bought it for anyways.

I will have to follow some of those tips provided. I have tried several times and it is hard to remove and it seems there is something left every time and it appears cloudy. I am probably working it too long or with too high of speeds from the suggestions.

If there is bumper to bumper traffice be careful. In frikken CA it can take me 1 hour to go 10 miles during rush hour in the Bay Area. That gets frikken old quick! I talked to my supervisors and was able to come in at 6am to cut my commute time drastically. Some employees tell me they could...

For friends and family (brothers) I will ususally do it for free provided they help and then I can use it as a teaching experience and they also learn how hard the labor is so if I want to charge down the road they understand. Mom and dad of course are for free. How much is your time...