Recent content by pward76

Greetings - used to hang out a bit around here a few years ago, learned quite a bit about maintaining my vehicle's paint. Dropping back in because I ahve a couple of new vehicles - one new to me, and the other simply brand new. I bought the 99 Accord to replace my F150 as my commuter vehicle...

I just finished polishing out a 2003 Tahoe - dark metallic blue. The owner (a friend of mine) had a local shop apply Paint Protectant by Armor All - a product that they spray about 4 coats of - they mask everything that isn't paint, and spray this stuff on. It's supposed to protect the paint...

Ok, so I accidentally came across another website that has some detailing info on it, and found this quote about applying carnuba wax - "The purist auto enthusiast will apply paste wax with their bare hands. It's said that it gives a sense of feel for any contaminants and also a better feel...

As I was claying a Tahoe this evening, my claybar "fell apart". It lost cohesiveness is the best way I can describe what happened. I was using a claybar that I had stored in a plastic bag in my garage. The clay was somewhat sticky (for lack of a better word) coming out of the bag, and I...

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Ok, so on Mother's day I did Mom's new Passat - wasn't a big deal. Offerred to do Dad's '97 truck for Father's day, forgetting that Dad never washes a vehicle. Yesterday was the first time I'd been able to get home to do it (110 miles). Took all the gear, got there Saturday about 6 PM. Dawn...

Which do you prefer? I bought the orange power pad kit from CMA, it came with a 7.5 inch gray pad. I then purchased the 1 yellow/2 white pad kit from CMA, and they work fine. I have since received 2 each of the 7.5 inch yellow and white CMA pads. Having tried all of them, I prefer the...

:wavey This is my wife's Odyssey Another view of the van - and yes, that's my black truck in the background! The van has Zaino topped with Souveran.

Tried this last night - let's try again, shall we? Had Zaino. Been working a panel at a time with Menzerna IP & FP on the PC, and topping with S100 or Souveran. Waiting for my AIO to arrive so I can try topping that with the Souveran

I couldn't wait until daylight to try to upload with the new digital camera... - [edit] now that I learned how to insert the dang pics...

I have paint that has OP. I understand that wet sanding is the way to smooth this out, but my question is as follows - is the OP in the color coat or in the clear? Do I have to remove all the clearcoat to smooth the paint and then re-shoot the clear? Thanks!

Hi folks. I tried the Zaino - nice (plastic) shine, too easy to micro mar. Too much hassle to apply Was looking at Klasse AIO until I read a couple of guys talking about how it doesn't protect well. I had thought it did? Thinking about EX as well, Blackfire seems to be popular as...

Here's the deal, boys and girls. 03 F150 - black. Very shiny - has Zaino and a bunch of scratches that can only be seen if I shine a 500 watt light on it (you cannot feel them with a fingernail). Also has some swirls that can be seen in the bright sunlight. I have a PC7424, CMA orange...

I have received my new PC 7424, and am expecting my CMA orange pads and Menzerna polish in the next couple of days. I am thinking that using the Menzerna will remove the Zaino by virtue of the polishing action, but I want to verify that with you folks. Should I be thinking about removing...

I have been looking for awhile, trying to find out how one gets info on Poorboy's products. I cannot find a website - anyone want to clue me in? Thanks!