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2018 Toyota Highlander My kid accidentally scratched it. I`m more of a weekend warrior and just wondering how someone would try to tackle this scratch? I currently have the a porter cable 7424. Lake country orange, green, black pads. Meguiars mirror glaze professional #105, #205 and medium...

I know some guys on here are around my area, problem is, I cant find them now when I need them. Im in 60435 zip code (about 45 miles southwest of Chicago); looking for someone to detail my car.

I ordered some solution finish black trim restorer. Did a little experiment on the trim of my bumper. The pictures were taken right after application and then about 5 days later. It rained as well during some of these days. DP Tire Gel on left, solution finish on right. Middle is unaltered...

Safe to spray all this down (not pressure washer)? I may cover the alternator, but everything else is OK? I just feel weird washing it down, especially without the cover on. Want to make sure Im not missing something before I do it.

I like silver cause it hides, but I hate it at the same time cause I feel it shows the least even when you work hard on it. Thats about the only thing I miss about my old car that was black.....when it was detailed, you knew it! I washed, clayed, klasse AIO, and 2 coats of Collinite 845. Im...

Can anyone link me to a video showing the proper way to apply 845 with the PC? I want to do mine with PC versus hand, but want to make sure I am doing it right. I want to see how much time a panel takes with the PC.

Trying to help my friend out. I got a PC 7424 with all LC pads except the purple wool one. We hit it first with megs fine cut on yellow, scratches remained. Then we did medium cut on yellow, and some scratches still remain. Now I have held off on having him get the ultra cut because on my...

I've read to wait 8-10 hours before adding another layer of Klasse SG. If the car is garage kept and not drive, after the first coat, what do I need to do to it tomorrow before adding the next layer? Do I need to wash it again? Dust?

I picked up this PC here, (didnt pay that amount though) lol, a while ago. But I cant find the pads are anything. Right now it has a plate with velcro on it. Amazon.com: Porter-Cable 7424 6-Inch Variable Speed Random-Orbit Polisher: Home Improvement Should I go with lake country 6.5 inch...

I just took down the top 5 of each. The numbers are the overall rating. I might scan the actual page later on. July 2006 Issue LIQUIDS Black Magic Wet Shine Liquid Wax BM48016 =84 Turtle Wax Carnuba Car Waz T-6 =84 Eagle One Nanowax...

A person on another forum saw pics of my car and wanted to know if I could detail his. This would be exterior only, and just wondering what I should charge him. The car is a 2005 Velo Red Mazda 3 5 door. I would do Wash Clay Polish with pc Polish with pc Wax with pc Go over entire car...

These arent really detailing pics, which is why I didnt put them in my detail thread. But I thought they came up pretty nice, so I just wanted to show them off a little.

This stuff is CAKED on there. What do you guys think would work?

I wanna take some night pics of my headlights, but they always come out bad. I have kodak cx7430 4.0 Megapixel camera. Here are the settings im allowed to change. Could someone tell me what might work so that when taking pics of my angel eyes for example, I will see a clear defined ring in...

Updated Pics*****http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?p=698768#post698768 This is a 2004 Mazda 3. This is my first time using a PC, as well as a polish. I think it came out pretty good. All swirls are not out, but most are. Please note I have only worked in the paint, wheels are not...