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I have many semi-Autopian products, but I feel its time to upgrade for the coming detailing season. I would like some input on the "best" products (in your opinion to get for the following uses: PC- Coastal tool kit pads-???? (compund, polish and buffing pads for rotary and PC) compound-...

I did a test today to see how Wolfgang compared to Z, NXT and Collinite 476. In the pic below: (sorry, pics aren't to good, but...) A- Wolfgang (polish and sealant) topped with 476 B- Wolgang (polish and sealant) C- Zaino (z1 (smells like wet cow) and Z2) D- NXT E- Collinite 476 F-...

To beat the dead horse a little more, I'm posting some pics of my Lightning after using NXT wash and spray wax. There was no prep, just the washing but the surface was in excellent condition with only 3000 miles. I noticed it filled in most of the very minor spiderwebbing that was on the...

Sorry if these question sound ridiculous, but here goes anyway. 1. why is it good to use sheep skin (wool) wash mitts, but bad to wool pads when polishing? 2. Why is it recomended to use flat even, linear strokes when applying wax and polish by hand? When even better results are achieve...

I decided to do a test cokmparing NXT to Zaino and Collinitie 476. The car is my winter beater 91 Civic Si. THe car has original paint that has decent gloss and isnt clearcoated. Well it was almost 30* today (heat wave!) so I took the car to the car wash, then went over the hood by hand with...

One of my regulars, is a freind of mine. Both he and his wife are not known to take care of their cars, so I always have "fun" when I detail them once a year... Anyway he dropped off his Concorde for a full interior/exterior today, bu being that its about 40* and I just did his Camry yesterday...

Im getting ready to submit my list to the wife and need some help. I have the PC 7424 on there (have been using a rotary for years now) and Ill need some good MF towels, applications and foam pads. Where is the best place to get quality MF towels? Ive heard people talk about Pakshak, but...

I broke down and ordered the Collinite IW and I have been anxious to try it. Today it was partly sunny and about 55, so I decided to do the wifes car and my winter beater. I have to say although this stuff has kind of a solvent odor and a strange consistancy it works great (cant speak for...

Hello all, I just wondering how you guys clean and store your pads? With my wool pads, I just use my spur, or a screwdriver if Im lazy. Occasionally I throw them in the wash with the detiling towels and let them air dry. The foam pads Im not real sure how to clean though? Also Is storing...

So after reading alot of posts on here, Im getting the impression that for light colored or metallic cars you want to use a carnuba. And for dark or solids you want to use a sealant, this is when best appearance is the main concern. Is this correct? Sounds like carnuba have more "pop" and...

I was just wondering if there is a FAQ on this site (couldn't find one) for common terms (slang) used in here? While Im not new to detailing, I am new to some of the products and abbreviations used in here. Things the DACP, SMR, AIO, FP, etc, etc, etc are mysteries to newbies to this forum. I...

I was wondering why paste wax's are supposed to be more durable than liquids? Is it because the liquids have additives (thinners) in them to make them liquid? Does this only apply to carnuba based products, since I have never seen a polymer based paste?

Hello all, Im a newbie here. Im looking for adviceon a product that will last the entire winter (if possible) for my wifes car and my winter car. Michigan winters can be rough! I'm looking for a product thatwill last all winter, and not cost a fortune or take days to apply. Also something...