Recent content by imported_carnut00

Menzerna IP & Wool Pad or 3M Perfect-It III Compound & Cutting pad (yellow/orange) with a PC. I dont really know why this interests me, but id like to know.For minor scratches a microfiber pad + compound worked. Ive never used wool pad + compound before. I guess what I really want...

All of my cloths are water proof! They arent drying the car properly because of this. Water just runs right off the side of them. How can I remove the wax/residue off these cloths?

Is there a how-to in fixing this? I was thinking of just wet sanding it down so the peeling parts arent as visible but I think they will just some back.

I usually detailed clear coated vehicles, this will be my first non-cleared vehicle. I usually do clay-->swirl removal (menzerna)-->polish-->wax. How would it differ on a non-cleared car? does everything change? The car has heavy swirls. Are the steps the same? or is it different now...

Im having some trouble here. There are some clear coat scratches that menzerna just wont touch. I could leave the PC on the area for a long time and then remove the residue and the scratches are still there. What to do next? I am using a porter cable and orange pad. What product can I use with...

...Clay Bars? I purchased 3 Mothers Clay bars (alone) is it nessesary to use buy quick detailing spray? I dont want to use quick detailing spray at all actually. I dont need fruity smelling lube just to clay the car :D so... can I make my own brew? alchohol+water? soap+water? ky jelly...

Ok, I use Zaino on my car.. and have a few million layers on there ;) I use a porter cable random orbit buffer. The cars I will be detailing are dark, and have swirl marks and typical commercial-car-wash abuse signs. I plan on purchasing, Menzerna Polish (initial step, because its...

whats the best filler (something like 3M Imperial Hand Glaze)? I am using a porter cable thanks

3M SMR - Yellow Pad and Lots of elbo grease still doesnt not seem strong enough. Yes I worked the SMR in like a champion.. but still the results arent what I expected. What other product cant I use with the Porter Cable? Someone suggested compounding the entire car?

Anyone have any tips on how to do this properly? there are minor stains and maybe some discoloration?

thanks

I used to love the way my interior smelled, nice and new/fresh/leathery.... recently ive been noticing that the smell just wont come back. Ive applied lexol to the seats, and febreez to the floors and headliners.. but no... the smell just isnt as nice as it was. Then i realized, months ago...

ok, everyday ive been applying zaino. Im in love with the shine day1) claybar day2) dawn wash, 3M SMR day3) P21s polish, Z6, Z5, Z6 day4) Zwash, Z6, Z5, Z6 day5) Zwash, Z6, Z5, Z6, Z5, Z6 im ready to go out there and do more! i got about 60% of the Z5 bottle left... when have I used...

recently theres been a debate about the longevity of blackfire. A few months ago I purchased this product from CMA becuase of the rave reviews on the site. I thought..hell if CMA loves it.. its gotta be good! After applying it on my GTI things looked great...but after a while small swirls...

Sorry if this question is redundant but I dawnd, claybared, and now ready to use use 3M SMR then P21S (for the first time) tomorrow. Please let me know which CMA pad to use..(or should I apply it by hand?). I am not 100% sure if P21s is abrasive.. or If i should use the grey/white pad. I will be...