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For polishing step (2nd step after compounding) prior to sealant would you guys consider using a black MF pad with griots DA on Audi brilliant black or BMW silver grey metallic?  Or would a less aggressive foam pad (3rd step) following the black MF pad theoretically lead to a significantly...

Hello all-   I have 2 questions pertaining to HD poxy.   1)  Considering the reapplication of poxy a second time to a car that had it applied approx 6 months ago      Assuming there is no correction / polishing required would you recommend clay mitt prior to reapplication with GG DA?  ...

Hey everyone-   For my foam pads, I've been using Dawn power dissolver at the end of a detailing session.  I'm letting it soak for about 5 minutes, working pad from center out then rinsing several times and spin drying on my Griot's DA.  In between sections I'f been using a pad brush and a...

Hello-   Just purchased 2008 Audi S4 in brilliant black.  I've read a fair amount on this paint and appreciated how difficult it can be to work with.  Had a PPI done beforehand that among other things showed the paint to be uniform, consistent with factory paint and no repaints.  Initially I...

Hey all-   So I've used HD Cut, Polish and Poxy on three different cars, the first three corrections I've performed.  From what I've seen, I've been very happy with the results!  However, I have noticed some dusting, especially with polish.  From what I've read, I'm prob using too much...

My brother who isn't a detailing enthusiast, sent me this picture of a hard foam like substance that he picked up on his black Audi A8L yesterday.  He noticed it right away, and immediately went to a car wash, not sure if it was a spray only or one with agitating & scratching :) brushes.  These...

Has anyone tried it?  Regardless, what are your thoughts?  Would it be as safe or less safe compared to GD method with a rinse-less product?   Thanks

What do you guys do if you run out of steam on a car you're detailing, and it sits in a garage over night after the first correction step and you're anticipating another step and sealant application the next day? Would you first do a 50/50 wipe down or maybe use some QD? My product is not...

Spotted these marks in a few different spots on two of my wheels, however always in the "V" of a spoke. Wheels were flawless when purchased. Its on a BMW, so brake dust is abundant, but I keep the car very clean, washed weekly. I wash the wheels while cool, usually rinsed first but on...

Hi, I've tried two different trim restoration products, mother's black to back and meg's ultimate black on the cowling below the windshield on my 2005 M3. I washed the trim with water in between the applications. Almost instantly each product started to fade. After each application...