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Experienced detailer looking for guidance…why is this happening? (Many pics) I have been detailing cars for over 10 years and have used countless products and methods. I can achieve the perfection I desire in the end however I believe my clay bar methods possibly need some help. These...

I have been detailing for a long time and have gained quite a bit of experience with the makita rotary. The products I use have changed drastically over the years and I am now hooked on the menzerna lineup. I have mastered my wash technique and only need to do an EXTREMELY light polish once a...

Such a beautiful car yet they just cant seem to get the polishing down right! My daily driven black, soft paint honda has less imperfections! Someone should send them a link to autopia!

I have learned a great deal on this site with special thanks to accumulator and a few others. I have perfected keeping my soft paint black car swirl free in the warmer months however I have a mean winter ahead of me and I was curious what others do to clean their cars. In the warmer months I...

Thought I would throw up a few pics with some color in them. Car was polished 6 months ago with menzerna and just waxed monthly with luso oro. After perfecting my wash techniques thanks to accumulator and many others on this board the car has not needed anything other then wax. Results speak for...

I have adopted countless new washing and drying strategies thanks to the many helpful people of this board. My black honda with its extremely soft paint however I still worry about taking too much clear off polishing a couple times a year with menzerna P085RD and black lake country pad. Because...

I have gotten quite good at using my rotary however I am looking for some further tips to avoid buffer trails. I have been polishing with menzerna 85RD and 106ff using a Grey lake country pad at around 1200rpms. With this process I can get all the swirls and imperfections out of most moderate...

I have avoided using waffle weave for a long time because I could never find a good "safe" way to dry them. I remember years ago i would hang my 100% cotton towels up in my garage, but i would be super paranoid about dirt falling on them from the air and later marring the paint. For years i have...

I am starting to make myself crazy searching through countless posts for the best wax. I know you have to find a balance between longevity and maximum shine. For a black car that will be waxed monthly or so in the summer months, does a better wax (for the money) exist then Pinnacle Souverän...

Before I placed my spring order I just wanted some others input on the best products in addition to looking over my current methods. I have done countless hours of research on the "best" products however people have different opinions and I am now confused . Wax I currently use klasse...

I have done a great deal or reading and research and consider myself a very skilled autopian, however I am still stuck at one small question. I have only polished my black Honda once about 8 months ago and its still virtually flawless thanks to everyones incredible washing tips and techniques...

Ebay link With all the recent clear bra talk it has got me thinking, maybe i should protect my front end. I know 3M and a local authorized dealer is the proffered method, but i know some of you have bought off ebay and i was curious everyones oppinion. I figure its a small investment...

I know this question varies immensely based on application techniques and products however i was hoping to get some insight on this topic. I use a makita rotary with menzerna P106ff and intensive polish on my car black s2000 (known to have softer paint). I have only done a full polish removing...

I am a new member but long time reader of autopia and have complete faith in the community. Just a few days ago I completed my traditional mid winter wax on my swirl free immaculate s2000. Last night however some kids decided they wanted to change that by throwing eggs at my car, luckily i...