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After some successful experimenting with my new PC7424, an assortment of pads, and Meg's #83 & #82 on the weekend, I am anxious now to get my entire car as swirl free and shiny as my hood. But I had a question or two before I tackle that big job... I learned quickly in my experimenting the...

I'm hoping to get a wet/dry shop vac sometime soon and was wondering if this Craftsman would be a good one to get. It won't be only for car-related, but since this is a detailing forum will this particular model suffice for carpet/interior cleaning duty? CRAFTSMAN® 60-litre Wet/Dry...

I plan to try my PC7424 for the first time real soon. Basically all our cars have some minor to moderate (in some cases) swirls. I have #83 DACP and #82 SFP, and also some #9. And I have LC cutting pads and Meg's & LC polishing pads on hand. I will probably start with the hood of my...

I have a PC 7424 from Coastal Tools kit, which comes with the extra counterweight (6") and the 6" backing plate (#18002). I have a couple Meguiar's W-8006 yellow polishing pads. I also recently acquired a few Lake Country pads: the standard durofoam VC pads (as CMA calls them) # 570VC...

Not sure if these two products are even directly comparable but I was interested in trying a new product this summer for dealing with bugs and crap that accumulate on your car particularly on long highway excursions. I had these two in mind. Which of these two would you recommend? OR...

I'm still about a year and a half from our next car purchase but I've been discussing the future decision with my fiancee and we have the list narrowed to a few favorite choices: Nissan Altima 3.5SE Nissan Maxima 3.5SE Acura TSX w/ 6spd I'd absolutely LOVE an Infiniti G35, an Acura TL or...

Let me get this straight... are there two schools of thought on how to use a clay bar? Group 1: Uses the WHOLE bar all at once? Lots of members have talked about this, and many have demonstrated this, even manufacturers. The Mother's clay video shows a guy using the whole bar, for example...

Found it by accident, I was wandering through a local Zellers today and lo and behold, what did I find -- 303 Aerospace Protectant! Just two little 8oz spray bottles was all I saw sitting on the shelf, inconspicuous among a bunch of other misc. products. Price was $7.95 (CDN) + GST, so...

This is the P21S Auto Care Kit, one of my recent Christmas presents. The kit contains: - Concours Paste Wax - Gloss Enhancing Paintwork Cleanser - Wheel Cleaner (plus spray nozzle and sponge) - Car Shampoo - Windshield Wipes - terry applicator pad I haven't used any of this yet, but...

As I just got a PC 7424 (Coastal Tools Bonus Kit), I have no experience with a ROB or a rotary, so I'm starting fresh with no pads, etc. And man I'm torn on what pads to get. Here's where my decision process is stuck: :nixweiss If I decide to go 7.5" Lake Country, then either CMA or...

These are the new rims I got for my ride last summer. They are SSR GT3s 18x8.5" & 18x10". They are true 3-piece, forged rim with a polished lip (as you can see). Since I only recently started down the path of Autopianism, one area I'm lacking is with proper wheel care. Based...

Please help me out here. My futile search efforts aren't helping me much it seems. 1) What are all the distributors/vendors/stores I can buy Poorboy's EX and Platinum Ultimate Paint Protection from? And who has the best deal(s) on these products? 2) Are both of these flexible enough...

I'm now a believer! There's no going back. I'm forever changed.... LOL First of all, here's a pic of the product itself for other fellow Newbies that are inevitably going to ask "WTF is QEW?". :D Here's what I did last night: Supplies: 1) Bucket #1 ~ 1 gal of warm water, 2...

Hi Guys. I was doing a survey among members of a local car club I belong to, and among the responses, I got this from one of my fellow members. He took this quote verbatum from a local detailing shop's website. I've never met the guy (the detailer) or stepped in his shop so I have no idea...

I just had this crazy thought recently. I wanted to run it by you guys. (I also posted this question on showcargarage). I recently picked up some QEW (Quick & Easy Wash) and some Meg's #20, neither of which I've used yet. Living here in Alberta, Canada we are well into winter now. -20...

I know the S100 vs. P21S paste wax debate was beat to death many times. But is the same true for these paint cleansers? They are both identically packaged like the wax, and both are 11.8 oz, and similar pricing. Just curious. Thanks.

I've never used a sealant before, but would like to try one next spring when the detailing season can once again resume. Since I already have many Meguiar's products (#9, #7, #26, GC, etc.), I thought it might make sense to stick with something from within their own lineup, as opposed to...

I'm a little confused on Meguiar's quick detail sprays.. There is their "Quick Detailer" in the maroon bottle, consumer line. And there's the #34 "Final Inspection" in the beige bottle, mirror glaze professional line. I now own both of the above. But what the heck is "Final Detail"...

I'm still a newbie and I joined only weeks ago, and still learning and digesting information. But, I've gotten myself into a heated discussion/debate with a friend of mine. I have a non-metallic black 93 300ZXTT, with less than perfect paint: rock chips, swirls, scratches etc. I have no PC...

Another newb question: I've noticed several different places seem to have what would appear to be quality towels (Griot's, Meguiar's, etc), but what types/kind do you recommend? There are several places that carry the MF waffle weave that everyone raves about, but they vary in price. How...