Recent content by heffergm

I've been trying for the last two hours to get the micromarring I've induced out. I've tried ZPC and SSR1, every pad I've got, and nothing is working. I either end up making it worse using an orange pad, or it cleans up a little with a polishing pad but never goes away regardless of pressure or...

Anyone know if they carry anything worth using? I'm low on decent product and have some time today...

I had a couple questions: - first, in a broad sense and assuming the cost isn't an issue, is the Flex worth upgrading to if you've already got a PC 7424? The things I can't stand about the PC are the noise/vibration. Is the Flex DA an improvement in that department? I'm already under the...

Hi all, I'm looking for some help dialing in a process for my (wait for it... wait for it... ) JET BLACK (ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!) BMW (nooooooooooo!!). I'm not looking to go ballistic over it every week. I am looking to fix the mess the dealer prep made out of it, and thus far, I'm not having much...

Hi all, Been away for a while, but I'm picking up a new BMW 135i 'vert shortly. Because inventory is low to make way for the 2011's I was somewhat limited in my color choice and ended up going with Jet Black (BMW's non-metallic black). My car lives outside. I don't have millions of hours to...

Here's my new means of transport, replacing my '03 WRX. I got her back home and Zaino'd, but wasn't thrilled with the results. So most of these are from my latest detail: - wash (Z7) - hand polish (ZPC) - PB's EX x2, first by PC, second by hand I'm really upset at all the microfine scratches I...

I was wondering if it's possible to take rock/debris damage out of headlights. The plastic housings on both my cars (one's 3 years, the other 6) are pretty beat. I've attempted polishing but without much luck. Am I hoping for the impossible?

I just got an order of Optimum polish from Autogeek, and it seems a bit "odd". Having never used it before, I'm not entirely sure if this is normal, but I can't squirt any of it out of the nozzle. It gets plugged up every time I try, even after shaking the bottle for what seems like hours...

After the first coat of Z2/Z5 w/ZFX, is it necessary to ZFX any additional coats? Or can Z2/Z5 be applied on its own? ZFX isn't cheap, and if I can skip it on subsequent coats, it'd go a lot further. TIA

I'm pretty sure this pic (the white spot is primer) is a good illustration of paint burn, but I'm curious what you more experienced folks think caused this:

My question is regarding what to follow up PB's SSR's with. On the back of the SSR1 bottle for instance, it's recommended to follow with Pro Polish as a finishing step. Is this really necessary (and by necessary, I know I don't HAVE to do it, but will it really improve the finish that much...

I seem to keep reading that one of the keys with the PC is to move it very slowly as you're working a polish. The other day I was trying out SSR2.5 with an orange light cut pad, and I found that when I moved very slowly, with the speed on about 5, I ended up with a TON of micromarring. I was...

Hi all. I live out by Front Royal, VA. Think of it as the Napa Valley of the east coast :) I was wondering if there are any experienced detailers in the area. I'm looking to learn a bit more than I'm able to on my own... my cars, after all, are in pretty good shape and one can only polish so...

I'm debating putting a clear bra on my (new) car. The main issue is cost, or rather, cost as relative to what it will gain me in terms of resale value (basically nothing as far as I'm concerned) and satisfaction in not having a beat up front end. The alternative is a traditional leather full...

I've gotten conflicting reports on ZPC... some seem to think it's very abrasive, others that it doesn't do much that SSR1 wouldn't. I'd have to agree with the latter. After spending some time trying to take out some scratches that I don't really consider THAT bad with a yellow cutting pad and...