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    Cyan vs Tangerine - When to use each?

    Can someone post any example pictures of when to use the cyan vs tangerine LC pads? If I use a cyan pad when it isn't necessary, will it be bad for the paint? I'm planning on using Danase Polish level 2. Thanks.
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    CCS pads vs. Regular pads?

    I've only used traditional flat pads when polishing with my PC, but I've recently read that CCS pads are better. Can someone provide any insight as to if they are actually better than flat pads, and why they are better? I would be open to other suggestions as far as the best brand/type of...
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    Polishes: Recommendation on best ones for PC

    Alright so I'm not new to detailing, but at the same time I've really only used one set of products since I've started. All the products I use work great except for my polishes, which I use Optimum products. I've never been satisfied with how it always leaves a slight "haze" after I'm done...
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    04 Lightning Sonic Blue - Fully Detailed at show

    This is the first time I've posted pictures of my truck on here and I think it's a great set of pictures to start off! This was at the annual Lightning meet at Old Town in Orlando. Here is the process I used: Wash + clay bar with dish soap to remove any old wax Wash entire truck after...
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    EX-P: How do you apply it?

    I was just reading a thread and I saw that someone was apply PB EX-P by hand. The reason I'm curious is because I am in that stage of my detail right now, using EX-P, and I did a couple panels w/ my PC at speed 2 then speed 5 and it actually worked good it seemed. Is that too fast or harsh...
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    Clay process: while washing or just with quikdetailer?

    Is there a preferred method to claying? I usually do it while I wash the car. I wash a section, then clay it. Then once the entire car is clayed, I rewash it. I have read and seen on here that most detailers prefer to clay with just a quick detailer spray bottle or something similar. Any pros or...
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    Need advice on using PC with Optimum products

    I've only used my PC with Optimum products and I've been all around happy with the results. I do have a couple questions/concerns though. What do you guys feel that the ideal speed setting on the PC is to fully work in either the Compound or Polish? Also, occasionally I will do a panel and...
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