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  1. h8dirtycars

    To Have Xpel Applied or Not?

    When I first started this thread, members gave me great advice. Here's my experience two years in: 1- Very easy to take care of but use the proper techniques and products. 2- It saves the protected areas from chips and scratches. Also bird droppings, but if you don't clean it right away It...
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    Sealants vs Coatings

    It' amazing how much you learn just by reading a thread that catches your eye.
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    Having difficulty finding swirls and scratches on paint, but know they are there.

    Hey Mike I've been wanting to ask this question for a while, and since you added to this thread, hoping you will see this. Is there a difference between a "good swirl finder light", and say a quality flashlight like a SureFire LED tactical light with about a 350 lumen rating?
  4. h8dirtycars

    Topping AIO’s with Sealant - Basic test

    I'm pretty new at this, but I kinda agree, even though I've purchased CQUK 3.0 (didn't use yet) and Reload. Just curious, what do you use then, just wax I'm assuming. I've used the Collinite 845 and like it pretty well. Use Ech2o and the Ech2o/Reload mixture on top of that which worked pretty...
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    So Many Test Spots

    It's a lesson learned. You never know how bad the paint actually is till you get it home. I thought it wasn't that bad in the showroom, I was wrong. At least it's only a lease. I'm going to finished polishing, and seal it and do that twice a year till it gets returned. Thankfully, my Lincoln...
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    So Many Test Spots

    From what distance do you see the defects on the paint that is left when inspecting in the sun? Is it really close or more from 5' away? Cause sometimes as long as you get the clarity in the paint it's not worth it to chase the RIDS. Since you have to take off to much clearcoat to get them out...
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    So Many Test Spots

    Actually that was until I opened the garage door, and the truth telling sun hit the hood in full force. I guess the LED high hats, and my LED flashlight really don't tell the whole story. I know, if you've been doing this for 30 days or 30 years, you know to inspect in the sunlight for true...
  8. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    Will do the in between wipe down. As far as the Essence goes, wipe off right after it's laid down w/ the machine, or what SWETM says to let dwell for 5-10 minutes? Also, two pads are enough for the entire car? If not, I'll have to clean and go. Thanks.
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    So Many Test Spots

    Ok, the D300 w/ the LC orange worked! There are a very few slight imperfections here and there, but I can live with them, they're that light and I have to really look for them. I should use a LC white with the Essence?
  10. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    I will try that first as I only have the 2 that came with the kit plus a Griots Fast Cutting MF pad. If I have to move to the MF, I'll just have to clean as I go. Thanks, Eldo.
  11. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    Will definitely follow Guz's advice. Yes I have marked my backing plates and have rotation. Actually, the paint looks pretty good, just some problem spots with heavier marks in each 2x2 area. I will wipe with Eraser after Essence. Hope the 16.9 oz bottle is enough, if not I have Griots Paint...
  12. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    Actually, only the two that came with the kit plus a Griots 5" Fast Cutting Pad. Definitely going to pick up some more. Going to try the D300 om the orange pads, if not up to snuff, will use the MF pads and just keep cleaning the ones I have. Thanks very much!
  13. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    Well I guess I do! Should have read the entire bottle. Was to busy trying to stop my spinning head. Thanks very much, Guz!
  14. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    I have Eraser to prep for the coating. I don't have D300, so what would you suggest with what I have to do today? And thanks.
  15. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    I have to get to work today, like now. I don't have D300, what would you suggest I use in place of that with what I have. Oh, and I didn't put Griots Correcting Cream. Also have the Megs Correction Compound that comes with the kit.
  16. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    I thought you could finish down with LC orange pads.
  17. h8dirtycars

    So Many Test Spots

    1. 5-6 Machine speed, with some pressure and lightening up on last pass. 2. 4 Passes. 3. 3 LC grey, 5 LC orange, 2 LC white, 1 LC black. 1 Griots mf, and the 4 Megs that come with the MF correction kit. 4. I actually wouldn't mind the second step, but with all the tuning in, it turns into 4 or 5...
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