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I've been detailing my car for the past few months now - some polishing, cleaning, LSPing, etc. The car looks pretty good considering the age and mileage. I usually take it in for the routine service but occasionally I may have to bring it in for something. Lately, it seems like I'm at the car...

Hello. I've been detailing my car for the past 4 or so months. I've polished it numerous times (maybe too many?) and tried a few different LSPs. I've gone back and clayed it it a few times again because some sections were still rough. So after claying I polished it, once again. So I believe the...

Hello, I was just buffing off the wax off my car when it started to rain really hard. While it was under a covered area, the rear bumper, and some other areas got quite wet. I simply went over these wet areas with my microfiber cloth and buffed them wet. I used the wet MF towel to remove wax...

Hello, I've been detailing (paint correcting, etc) my car for the past 3 or so months now. I've been using Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and HD Polish. I've been happy with the results from these two products but I'm wondering about HD Adapt. Part of this is because I want something slightly more...

I started getting into detailing a few months ago and thanks to the help here and elsewhere, I can say that I have learned a few things. I really appreciate all the great help. I know that people use a finishing polish after a compound/heavy polish and also use the finishing polish sometimes...

Hello, I've clayed my car twice (hopefully adequately) and have polished it several times in the last two months. I haven't used an iron-removing type product however. It is not a white car and I really can't tell if there is rust on the car. The paint feels smooth. I have some Trix that I got...

Hello, I'm trying to see how to go about washing the car the safe and proper way. I just did a correction of the car and feel that it has gotten quite a bit better. There are some minor fine scratches in some spots but overall, a big improvement. Now, the question is: How to go about maintaining...

I'm starting to learn how to use a DA and have been paint correcting my car for the past few weeks using HD Polish. I believe there has been quite a difference in some sections, lesser so in others. I've been using HD Polish with a DA orbital machine using medium cutting pads. The way I prime...

Hello, I'm still in the process of paint correcting my car but I am pretty happy with it (thanks for the help, guys). I'm now looking to paint correct a car that seems to be in a far worse condition. This car doesn't get washed and is outside all the time. There is fading on some horizontal...

Hello, I am going to polish in a few days and I have a few questions please. I have the Griot's 6" and will be using the 5" Buff N' Shine backing plate. I am wondering do I need to do anything with the counterweight? I believe these machines may come with a counterweight designed for a certain...

Hello, a cup of hot tea spilled in the family's car so I'm looking for ways to get this done correctly. I'm thinking a carpet cleaner, like Resolve, might help but I'm not too sure. I would appreciate if you guys can share some ways one can remove stains and smells. The seat is fabric and...

I'm going to be paint correcting my car soon and have been looking for a good sealant/wax. I've been going back and forth between several products. They all seem good and some people whose opinion I respect have recommended them. However, Hydro2 seems very attractive to me. I'm wondering...

Hey everyone, I am extremely new when it comes to detailing so I am here to learn a bit. Sorry but this is will be a rather long questionnaire/advice seeking post. My car is a Mazda 3 that has a lot of swirls in this, though some of them appear to be light. The paint itself appears to be in...

My car's exterior plastic trim, such as on the front grill and the rear bottom area of the bumper are becoming faded, ashy and white. This is due to the cleaning spray I've used on those areas. Also, the rubber seals are also becoming faded looking as well. I've done some searching and it...

Hello, I've been learning to clean my car for a few weeks now and I've learned a few things. One thing that I need some help on is cleaning the black plastic trim - at the bottom of the windshield, around the side mirrors, etc. I've used a product that has left residue over these areas so I...