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Have been using Menzerna FP and AJT. Certainly doing a good job. But I have been using that combo for a couple of years now and itching to try out something different. I don't know if I can get any better, but, as I said, I'm ready to try something new. I refuse to believe I've reached...

Went to a CarQuest in Western PA, this store carries every number of Duragloss products you can think of - from 1 to 1000. Whole rack full. But no 105. Ask guy behind counter "never heard of 105, let me look it up." Tells me he found the product description but it is in none of the...

Guy down the road sees me detailing cars in my driveway a lot. Asked me what I used and I gave him the rundown - PC, pads, polishes, last step products, etc... He buys all of that, stops up with his truck and shows me his paint. He has handpolished the black paint using OTC stuff to a point...

Got a sample of ClearKote Quickshine. Great detailer. Just finished my second coat of AJ. Going to put two more on the car just to test layering. Was wondering if the Quickshine would be a good choice for a last quick detail before car shows. Would that foul things up if I wanted to...

Anybody have any ideas on products and techniques I can use to buff the tail fin inserts out on the 57? I have used various metal polishes by hand with lackluster results. Thinking of doing something with the rotary next. I thought maybe purchasing a 4 inch pad. Can't get the bigger ones...

Started out using Zaino when it first came out. Switched to Menzerna FPII, AIOX2, SGX6, S100 or PPG and then Clearkote Quickshine Detailer. This paint is a light blue that is very hard to get depth out of. Custom ghost flames on various parts of the car compound the problem. I compete...

Trying to beat last year's shine. Combination to beat is Menzerna FP, AIO 2 coats, SG 5 coats, PPG many coats. Think Zaino can beat this? Hear it is good for light colors. Or have I reached waximus maximus?

OK, I'm gone for a while.. Come back and find that my favorite wax (PPG) is discontinued. I don't want to rush out and bye 9 cans of a wax that is discontinued. What other wax will give me the shine like I have below? I started with S100 but on this color the PPG was the better wax.

4 coats EX-P.

First shots of my 57. When I got the car it looked like whoever painted the car didn't complete the final touches. The car was covered with sanding scratches and swirls. Used FI-II, 2 coats AIO, 5 coats SG, topped first with S100. Found out about Pinnacle Paste Glaz and put two coats...

Just improved my arsenal... Received Menzerna FP II and PPG. Also got the Pakshak "Hawaiin Punch" - VM and EX-P. Have three cars to choose from: Red 3000M - looks kind of like Candy Apple Red - which is why I bought it - I love that old fashioned color. Silver Toyota MR2 - wife's...

Anyone try this Mr. Clean Car Wash System? No need for hand drying. Searched archives but couldn't find any info. Here is a link to the demo site: http://www.homemadesimple.com/mrcleanautodry/unit_demo.shtml Listen to the guy's comment in the 120 second "see it in action video."...

Used P21S previously. The base consists of Menzerna FP, 2 AIO and 5 SG. Read lots of posts on dark colors, reds looking redder and blacks looking blacker..... How about light colors like mine? Read a few posts on Zaino - been there done that. Car is single stage light blue. I have...

Just received FP and searched archives for hints/tips. What I did find was more than a few threads stating that it was kind of a pain to use. The paint is in good shape, I was just hoping to get a more mirror like finish with the FP and to prep the paint for the AIO/SG. Any hints or...

Last year I did my light blue (single stage paint) 57 chevy with the FI II, AIO (2 coats), SG (5 coats) and topped with S100. Came out great! I got a spot of cleaner on the car and took a mist of QD and a terry cloth towel to get it off. Noticed that it didn't spider web the paint. I...