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I have some scratches that need to be wetsanded, but I only have a PC to remove the wetsanding scratches with. Is it possible t remove wetsanding marks with a wool pad on my PC using 3M fine cut rubbing compound? What grit wetsand marks can I remove using this combination? 1500 or 2000+...

I am planning on stripping he wax off of my car without using n abrasive or dawn wash. I though I would try spraying rubbing alcohol. I have been informed to spray it on the paint, let it sit for a few moments, then wipe off with a towel, then wash the car. My question is this completly...

I am going to purchase a PC from coastal tools, but I will need to purchase the velco attachment elsewhere as I am told. Where can I purchase this part?Thank.

Does anyone know where I could buy the 4.0HP Vac Blow with all the car attachments from? I did a seach, but was unable to find the 4.0HP automotive type Vac N Blow. Also, how well does the blow feature work, in comparisson to compressed air? Could I use it to blow water out of cracks, and...

I am in the market to purchase some pads for my PC soon. I have to decide between orderin the CMA pad kit, or purchasing the meguiar's pads from a local store. Are there any pros or cons between the two. Is one brands cutting pad more hash than the other, etc? I have previously used the CMA...

What are some more safer alternatives to strip wax, besides dawn washing? Thanks.

What are your favorite buffing pads to use with your PC or rotary buffers? I have experience with the PC pad kit, but how do the Meguiar's pads compare?

I was reading the product description of both the products, and they bot seem nearly identical. Does anone know the real differences between the two? Also, I remember a while back, there was a post that had listed the 3M and Meguiar's abrasives in a descending order of its cutting power...

When I was placing my order for 3M finness it 2 from carcareonline, the customer service person advised not to purchase the finness it, unless if it is being used on "brand new paint". What was he trying to say? I have always used finness it. How does Meguiars #9 2.0 compare to 3m finness...

I am planning on detailing my friends 95 M3 for him. It has moderate to heavy swirls and I want to remove all of the swirls. Heres my list of action. Let me know what you think 1.dawn wash. 2.3m finesse it 2 finishing material with PC and yellow pad 3.3m swirl mark remover yellow pad...

I am applying for a detailing job, and I have to select my desired salary. I have been detailing on my own for 3 years, but never for a professional company. How much should I ask for, or should I just leave it blank, and discuss it later? Thanks

I have noticed a couple areas on my wheels where breakdust seems to be permanently bonded to. I have made severl attempts to clean the wheels with variouse wheel cleaners, but it does no good. Today I decided to use Meguiars all-metal-polish, which is a mild abrasive. Afterwards, there was no...

Does 3M still make Finesse it 2 machine glaze? I havn't been able to find it anymore, but there is a 3M finesse it 2 finishing material? Is it the same thing? How does Finesse it 2 compare to the 3M swirl mar remover? Thanks.

Do I need to use a buffer? I have an almost two year old car that has some very mior swirls, i.e. can only been seen at certain angles looking very close at the paint. I want my paint to be completly free if all swirls!!! Do I need to use a buffer in my situation? I really prefer doing...

What is best applicator to use to apply 3M SMR on a car with light swirl marks? I want the product to be effective and work optimally too. Terry cloth aplicaors, Microfiber aplicators, Foam applicators? Are there any additional tips or info I should know about this too? Thanks!!!