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    safe to put #21 over Clearkote's VM/RMG ?

    I'm thinking of doing this on a light blue mini suv this weekend.. I was going to Optimum Compound w/ rotary VM or RMG w/ pc Meg's #21 x 2 w/ pc Natty's Blue x 1 by hand safe to put #21 over Clearkote ?
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    I tried this Z-pc, z2pro, Natty's w/ NO ZFX

    I know.. i know.. Sal's not gonna like me for doing this.. :nixweiss but yesterday I tried this combo on one section of a hood, optimum polish w/ rotary 1500rpm yellow pad z8'd spray it z-pc LC green pad, pc speed 5 z2por LC black pad, pc speed 4 Natty's Blue x 1 by hand and...
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    Applying Sealants with my Rotary

    how many of you apply pre sealants, and sealants with your rotary..? i'm about to pick up the white, black and possibly the new red pad (all 7.5") from properautocare. is the red that much better than black ? from their description i can't see any improvement ? your thoughts ?
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    Rotary Holograms with Opt , but not w/ DACP

    Does anyone have an explanation as to why i got Rotary Holograms with Optimum Compound, and not DACP ? I recently did my truck using Opt. w/ rotary @ 1000 to 1200 rpm , orange pressure pad, and it left holograms. :-( I then tried Optimum polish orange pad @ 1200 to remove, a...
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    Rotary w/ Optimum Compound

    I'm not too enthralled with Opt. COmpound and my rotary. I was testing it on a red honda trunk lid from a junk yard. I was using my rotary @ 1000, 1200 with Orange Pad and the Opt did not break down as nicely after a quite some time with some heat being generated. I got to the...
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    A where to insert Optimum Polish question

    Hi All, Took my truck to the dealer for service and hoped they wash it for me using their "grimey" outdated "everything" proces, after the service. Well , "be-low-me down" my truck now has swirls "galore" .. yippee !! They washed it and really "swirled" it up.. Not to my surprise...
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    what happened to EX-P+

    i no longer see the (plus) version ?
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    has my UPP gone bad

    my 4* UPP is no longer like "soy milk" , it like a thick milkshake, more like SSR3's thickness.. :eek: shook the bottle but it still "thick" so I'm going to pass on putting it on this guy's car this evening. shall i toss it and replace it ? If i replace it, is Collinite 845 a good...
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    Rug Doctor or Oxyclean for interior carpets

    I've been suggested Rug Doctor as solution for cleaning interior carpets and upholstery.. basically this solution with hot water in a bucket.. and agitate with a brush then use the bissel little green steamer cleaner afterwards but strictly using hot water thru it.. Rug doctor is...
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    Recently Detailed Audi A3 Red, Red Red !

    Recently Detailed Audi A3 Red, Red Red ! VM x 1 - Orange Pad speed 5 RMG x 1- Green Pad speed 4 4* UPP x 3 - Black Pad speed 3 Natty's Blue x 2 - by hand Poorboys tire dressing Was really happy with the wet looking results.
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    Durability ? How long will these combo's last?

    I wondering how many months an owner will get out of these recent combo's i recently did. combo 1: VM , RMG, UPP x 3, Natty's Blue x 2 combo 2: VM, RMG, WG x 2, Natty Blue x 2 combo 3: AIO, SG x 2, Natty's Blue x 2 From here on in, they are going to hand wash, and quick detail...
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    man made suede ?

    i'm looking for a solution that will preserve man made suede. on what you ask ? BMW M3 series steering wheels have this .. bmw canada / usa don't have a fix for the pitting or wear rate and are replacing steering wheels i'm told.. suggestions ? thx
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    customers wanting cure for 12-24 hours ?

    Okay, here's the deal.. I'd like to give a paying customer 2 to 3 coats of either UPP or Klasse SG, but how to do this when we are supposed to let the 1st coat cure for 24 hours say ? I guess that's a myth otherwise, almost each detail would be minimum 2 days I'm interested to hear...
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    Detailed Mini Cooper S and Toyota Forerunner

    Detailed a mini cooper s and Toyota Forerunner. I'm really impressed with Clearkote's Vanilla and Red Machine Glaze By far the best smr's for "mild to medium" to date. The EASE OF USE and the EASE OF REMOVAL was impressive. I did not worry about the wheels on either car as the mini wheels...
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    fastest shipping to Canada ? for a dewalt 849

    hi all, There is no one in the vicinity of where i live in Toronto Canada who can sell me the dewalt 849 with the appropriate pads. I'm trying to hone my rotary skills over the winter to be ready of heavy SMR work next spring as our detailing establishment here, continues to "burn paint" and...
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    My SUV covered in Zaino!

    My SUV covered in Zaino! I bought this 20003 trailblazer which had embedded swirls from the previous owner. I am a bit dissapointed in that my pc could not rid them. As a result, this detail of my own vehicle gave me the justification to get a rotary (dewalt 849) in the very near future...
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    VM and RMG arrive this week ! yay, but questions

    I'm finally going to get my shipment this friday, so it's gonna be one helluva a detailing weekend !!!! Here are my possible product assortments. Luv this site, but my pocketbook is taking a beating.. :D On a Red Car here's what I plan to use. It has no swirls, straight from the...
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    pc and SSR3 not making a dent..

    hi all, recently picked up an 03 trailblazer in dark/navy blue. unfortunately the previous owner did not take care of it as i am.. i can't seem to rid of its swirls that i'm afraid a rotary may be my only choice. i recently went over 1/4 of the hood with SSR 3 , orange pad , pc speed 5...
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    Anyone still using WG nowadays ?

    WG hype is gone , yes i know.. but it still looks great on darker cars.. Anyone still using WG SG nowadays ? Still the easiest product to remove and the slickest ever to date.. I rarely use the pre-sealant, as I find AIO then WG SG proves to be a great combo on darker finishes...
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    what of this combo on dark blue

    Optimum Compound > Optimum Polish > AIO > z2 pro x 3 with z8 in between layers > Souveran Paste Glaz is the AIO needed ?
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