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I have multiple questions in this thread, :hide: but the main one is... What are the latest opinions in portable work lights for *paint correction*? I'm hearing fluorescent is not the way to go.:nono Dual halogens seem to be the standard. :waxing: Those willing to shell out more $$$...

I live just outside Boston, not sure about my water quality or TDS, member of Costco and can get the DIC-20 for $370. My water pressure is just decent. I read Superbee's post on how to make your own system for $99, but I like the cart feature and just bought a home, so for me now 'time is...

There's been a lot of talk lately about Z-8 being more of a sealant. I've also seen some threads pop up lately about QDs and glazes. This prompted two questions for me: 1 - can anyone dive deeper into how and why Z-8 is a sealant more than a QD? 2 - after reading the last strings on 'most...

I've yet to see or read up on people's techniques or tips/tricks for cleaning/protecting license plates and steel wheels. (i have some snow tires about to come off and want to store them correctly) I know they seem pretty low maintenance, but just in case people have helpful ideas let me know...

Being in the Boston area, I have to admit, detailing is a little seasonal for me. I'm slowly starting to check in on Autopia every day and dig deeper as the weather starts to turn around. I've noticed that: 1 - The Autopia community has grown in the last few years and even in the last...

1. I do like Optimum Spray Car Wax a lot and will keep it as a staple in my arsenal, but what else competes with it so that I may try similar products out there. 2. Is opening the fuel lid to clean inside a safe and common practice during a wash? 3. Can you cut FK425 50:50 with distilled...

Anyone else eagerly anticipating the arrival of their Ultima Kit? I opted for the big gun, the one with the UDM. I'm excited from several stand points: 1 - I'm really curious to try the Elastrofoam system and comparing it to clay. 2 - I get to upgrade my 7424 to a UDM for very little $$$...

Can anyone recommend where to get blue or green painter's tape in thinner sizes? like 1/4" or so? I need it for seams and clear bras. 3/4" 1" and up is too thick for those jobs IMO.

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Anyone want them? Let me know. I've used P21s 100% twice ( 2 coats on each car ). And it's got no durability. As far as looks go, it made my cars look 'tight' and sharp. Not so much a glow, but sharp and, well, tight. Ha ha !!! But it doesn't even last a month. (and my prep was sound...

quick questions: Is it alright to apply GEPC 'before' polishing? I tried it recently to complement the clay bar and IPA wipedown as part of stripping the car down to as clean a surface as possible. Things turned out great, but I just wanted to check if anyone disagrees.... also, as far...

Is the forum really changing? Are there a lot of 'old timers' disappearing or hiding out? How many new guys are showing up? etc? etc? Just a check up on membership status of the forum.... Feel free to leave comments as well. (PS: I know it says when we joined under our profile, but...

Check out the new commercial for the 2009 Toyota Matrix. The one where the car is in orange paint. When you see the shot of its badging on the back, WOW!!! check out all the swirls!!!! They jump out through the TV. That car was NOT detailed well at all and its in a commercial!??

It's hard enough being a detailing enthusiast living in New England. It's hard not having a garage. It's hard having a black car. So why is it that you show me no forgiveness? :hairpullI understand the winter is a fact of life and I understand that pollen comes and goes. But why do...

I'm getting married in October and need to find a great limo company for a wedding on the Cape. Anyone have good / bad experiences with various companies? Who would you recommend? My wedding party is small: only 8 people - groom/bride/best man/maid of honor/ushers/bridesmaids So we'd...

I use a PC. I read all the time about people making "passes". Does that mean doing the whole section is 1 pass? (including up/down/left/right) or (up/down/up/down) or (left/right/left/right) etc etc. Or... is up a pass and down a pass and left a pass and right a pass? Thus that polishing...

Typically, how long does a bird bomb need to sit and dry on your paint to negatively affect the paint? What kind of window exists where maybe there is no potential damage? 5 mins? 1hr? a day? etc....

I dropped a pad on the ground briefly recently. No major dirt, etc was on it, but I want to know: can it be saved by washing it as normal / should I put some extra work into cleaning it / or is it a loss and just replace it? (there may be a super fine grain of sand in it that could secretly be...

I built a beirut table. I'm bringing it to a friend's house for a Halloween party. It's covered with bar topper, super thick epoxy table top. Just like in the bars. It came out great but it's over 2 years old and has been beaten down by living outside for the last year. anyone recommend how...

I need to establish a good polishing system. I've had experience with Sonus SFX-2 polish and ScratchX. I'm out of SFX-2, and I think I need to go heavier. ScratchX really didn't wow me and it was harder to work with. I think I should go with Menzerna. My question is which combo should...