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After a lot of reading here, I finally finished my first *full* detail. I used the PC 7424. My steps were: Wash -> Claybar -> Orange Pad using OP -> White Pad using OP -> Black Pad using Clearkote RMG -> and one coat of Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax (plan on adding a few more layers)...

I got a 7424 and Optimum Polish. I did the side of my car with an orange pad and it came out GREAT! Removed almost all the swirls and scratches (black car). Then I get to the hood, and it created WAY worse swirls than were there. And the same exact thing happened when I did the roof...

Hey guys, one last question before I take the plunge and buy everything. I have a black camaro with minor swirls and a few hair line scratches. Would you guys use poorboys SSR's or Optimum Polish? I was thinking of: SSR1 on a white pad. If it is not enough, then SSR2.5 on a white...

Hey guys, new to the forum. I've been reading a lot here trying to educate myself. I have a black 1988 IROC-Z Camaro. It has been repainted and wetsanded (a while ago). On a scale from 0 (no swirls) to 10 (horrible swirls), Id give it a 2 in some areas, and maybe a 2.5 or 3 on the hood. It...

My car is black. It is claybared, polished, and has three layers of CMW on it. When I use the Quik shine, it leaves almost a smudge type look on certain areas I switched and used my Meguairs quick detail, and it was fine. But with the Quik Shine, I spray, wipe, and buff off right away. But...