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just got through a 3hr polishing session for my car... no... the car looked great after the detailing session... it was my 8" LC pad that had the problem... The foam pad delaminated from the velcro backing plate... was this expected if you continuously (well, not really continuous since i have...

hi! just got my new DW443. What pads can i use for this? It has a 6-inch velcro backing plate. what pads can i buy for this tool? what diameter? thanks!

I have a HONDA and a MITSUBISHI car... since Honda clearcoats are softer compared to other clearcoats... what products are safe in order to prepare the surface for a sealant/lsp. for the Honda, it's still relatively new with minor swirls and light scrathes. for the Mit, it's old already with...

need your thoughts re ease of application, quality of finish and durability. i have a light metallic paint. I already decided to use natty's blue as my LSP. just need to decide on the sealant. :) Clarification: I'm putting sealant 1st, THEN my last step product (LSP) will be the nattys blue.

we have 5 (readily) available detailing product lines here... i need help on your recommendation on the best products to use for the diff aspect of modelling. I already have some stuff but I bought it before I went to autopia. BTW, i don't have a POLISHER... I do all by hand... i have a...

for light metallic paints.... i'm planning to try the poorboys products after consuming my current products... Sealant --> EX-P Wax --> Orig or Blue wax? these are the only products available here... would love to try Zaino but importing it from SG will be very expensive. :(

can this liquid wax be used for spit shining? this is the only carnauba wax in my cabinet. or do i really need to buy a natty's wax for it? thanks!

i think i read somewhere that EO WAUD can be used as a QD by diluting it with distilled water... anyone know the details about this? thanks!

last weekend, I cleaned my tire and dressed it with PB Natural Look. After a week of rain (Typhoon) and some floods, I notice that the tires are turning a bit grayish blue. Btw, i used diluted (~5:1) Simple green to clean my tires. What's wrong? Actually before, I use EO Wet tire shine, i...

there are discussions on black, silver and white paints... but what about metallic? :) i heard zaino is the best for metallic... is carnauba also ok? thanks!

what products do I need to buy if I would like to use Zaino. I only have minimal swirls and 3-5 isolated scratches. I would like to try this system. my current routine is: AG SRP -> Geki Sealant -> Meg's DC Carnauba thanks! BTW, for metallic paints, what is better, Klasse or Zaino? thanks!

question on the MF pads.. is that a sponge wrapped inside a MF cloth? if yes, what kind of sponge is that? just curious. haven't use one. it's pretty expensive here.

i need your feedback... right now, since my car is still new (4mos), i'm just wiping it with damp MF. i need a protectant. I don't want a shiny dash, just want to have a matte clean look. These are the only products available here locally (Philippines): 1. Poorboys Natural Look 2. Meguiars...

just learned that this is a water-based "Paint" for the tires. Are there any side-effects if you use this regularly (every other week)? What are your experience when using this? thanks!

hi! i will be asking a friend in the US to buy some detailing stuffs for me (he will be going home in 2 weeks). I need your help to list down items that can be bought from Walmart and Target. I'm looking for MF's, dusters, applicators, wax etc. Pls inidcate brand and product name so that...