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Here's hoping this photo of my 2001 Mahogany MDX comes out alright. The conditions weren't great and not much room in the garage to take photos. The process was clay, SSR2 w/light cutting pad, SSR1 w/polishing pad, PwC w/polishing pad, 3 coats of EX w/finishing pad (All done with PC-second and...

Just a thought after applying the first coat of EX on Mahogany color, has anyone tried applying EX-P over EX? Would I still retain the depth on a dark color and would it make it shine more. History so far on a three year old finish was clay, SSR2 with light cutting pad, SSR1 with polising pad...

Just curious as to what the preferences are out there on the handle on the PC. For the first few years I always used the handle, but lately I have been using it without. Doesn't seem to aggravate the elbow as much this way. What's your take?

When starting with SSR2 and finishing with EX and Natty's, what would one use as a finer polish - SSR1, PP, or PwC? Can someone explain the difference and when to use which one.

Just wondering if there are any minimum application temperatures for SSR's, EX, and Nattys. I usually Zaino'd when temps got to 35-40 degrees. I don't know if this is the same for waxes and sealants. I will be doing this in a garage usually before (4am) and after (8pm) work when temps are not at...

I see there are cutting, polishing and finishing pads. When using PC what's the difference in the cutting and polishing pads? And when would I want to use which? I have some linear scratches from winter's ice that never came out when I used Griot's polishes. Wax might fill them, but Zaino Z5 had...

What is recommended for polish (SSR1&2); sealant (EX) and wax (Natty's) removal? Do I need MF towels? From doing Zaino the last couple of years I have surge stitched Charisma's. Are these good for Poorboy product's or should I invest in MF? And if so what works best?

If I apply QD+ over Natty's Wax will I still get minimal dust attraction? It says it adds Carnuba, but doesn't say which one? As with Zaino, do I need to spray a detailer or enhancer between coats? Probably be going with the suggestion of SSR2/SSR1/EX/Natty's. Or do I just go from one product...

Greetings fellow enthusiasts, I have a 2001 MDX in the color of Mahogany. For the past three years I have used Zaino with good results. But it does have some drawbacks. Don't get me wrong, it shines great, but I don't find a real richness to the color. Up close it looks faded despite 40+ coats...