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    Why do my pads turn black when polishing certain types of painted plastic?

    I`ve been wondering this for years but could never figure out what`s happening, so I decided to post up and ask. For reference, this is all happening on a silver 1996 Infiniti I30 with original paint in good condition. When polishing certain types of plastic, usually the softer stuff (certain...
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    I`ve been gone for 10+ years, what`s new?! Need some help with wash technique...

    Hi everyone, long time no see! I used to browse this forum heavily about 12 years ago when I was getting out of college and was doing detailing as a side job. But once I got my stash of products filled up and a full time job, I stopped learning about new products and techniques, and now I feel...
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    Black 1985 Porsche 911-TONS of pics

    In the beginning..... I should start by saying I had no idea it would take this long when I agreed to detail it, but this is how it turned out. I'm very pleased with the results, and I learned a few things along the way. This car was garaged for something like 20 years, but for the...
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    Paint on a black 1985 Porsche 911?

    Hey guys, I've been offered the opportunity to detail a black 1985 Porsche 911, but I need to know some things about the paint on this specific car. Specifically, is the paint a lacquer or an enamel? Is it single stage or does it have a clear coat? My products include the UDM, Ultima PP+...
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    How do these products fit into my lineup?

    Hello everybody, my name is Nick and I've been reading the FAQs for the last few weeks trying to learn the basics of machine polishing and all the different products. Please excuse me if this isn't the correct forum to post something like this. Here's a list of the products I'm currently...
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    Just got the UDM, have a few questions

    I’ve never used a machine buffer before, so I’m a little confused by the Sonüs DAS FlexPlate. What is it, and why do I need it (foam, wool pads)? Can I use the UDM without one? Right now I have the DAS bundle pack, and will be using the Ultima PP+ and PGP. If I want to...
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    Hi guys!

    Hello everybody, my name is Nick. I'm 22 and have been fooling around with some detailing for 5 years, but never took the plunge into the deep end. I just bought the UDM and a bunch of Ultima products. I drive a silver 1996 Infiniti I30 which I look forward to make sparkle. I found out...
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