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hey guys, well today i wanted to practice on black paint. My mom has a black jaguar thats swirled beyond belief (autopian standards) so i figured it would be a perfect test subject :chuckle: since my optimum is on its way, i only had PB SSR 2.5 and 1. I really HATE the way the SSR's...

Hey everyone, I ordered a logo online a while back, i cant remember the website i got it from otherwise I would call them. I have the files that they sent me, the background of the logo is white and its killing me! I cant put it on anything because it looks sooo cheesy with a white...

hey guys, anyone ever plan any meetups for us Autopians in the Tampa area?? I remember when i lived in Chicago, there would be some local meetups, just wondering if there is anything like that down here.:nixweiss Jim

hey guys, couldnt find the trading post, dont know if it exists anymore?? anyways, I have a full bottle of Poorboys SSR 2.5 and was wondering if anyone wants to trade me anything for it? Let me know in a PM or just post what you are willing to trade. sorry if this is an inappropriate...

Hey guys, I was wondering about something recently i have been using that pinnacle micro restore detergent to clean my MF's. it has worked great. I spray shout on the dirty parts throw em in the wash add an oz. or 2 to the wash water. My question is, do i need to add actual laundry...

hey everyone, i did my spring polish last week on the truck and i hit it w/ SSR 2.5, but forgot to follow up with SSR1. I immediately put on a few coats of #26 Truck is silver so it looks pretty nice and hides alot, what should i look for to see if i need to remove the wax and follow up...

Hey everyone, just wondering a few things. When is it time to throw away your: 1) PC pads 2) Wash Mitts 3)Applicators 4) MF towels and get new ones? When have they "had it"? Jim

Hey everyone, I put on a coat of Megs 26 on Thursday. i plan on putting another coat on today, do I have to wait 48 hours to put on new coats of wax or can i put two coats on in the same day?? I believe it needs to cure but am not too sure about that. Also, do you guys QD or do a full...

Hey guys, i did a quick search but didnt come up with much, my poorboys natty blue paste wax has dried up and is rock hard. left it in storage last summer.....:wall you guys have any tips on how to get that wax back in shape, I love the look of it and I would hate to toss it. just apply...

Hey guys ive heard much about ONR, and i know it is obviously a product like Protect All's no rinse wash, but what does it stand for? I want to get some of this stuff! thanks Jim

Hey everyone, I was polishing a car yesterday and had a crazy problem. This is only my second detail w/ a PC. Both times i used it, both times this happened. When i polish, I get crazy amounts of small chunks of polish everywhere, on other panels, on the windows, etc... The polish...

Hey everyone, Why do some say to keep the PC moving when polishing and others say to move very very slowly, (inch per second)? Is one technique better than the other? Can swirls be removed by "keeping the machine moving"? any input from someone that has tried both techniques would be...

Well, everyone, I finished my first detail w/ a PC! All I can say is "WOW" I never thought my brothers car could look so damn good! The thing was so easy to use, just a little patience and time is all it took. I removed most of the marring on his paint with just an orange DAS pad and PB...

Hey everyone just used a PC for the first time today. Im blown away! Never thought Id be able to remove swirls. Well, heres part of what I did, Im goin to finish the rest tomorrow. I practiced on my brothers car, he said I could experiment on it :woot2: He hasnt washed his car since...

Hello everyone, First off I love this thing, I practiced on the hood of my brothers car and it turned out pretty well. Im gonna post some pics in another post in the click and brag section. Well heres my question: I have read that you need to apply a considerate amount of pressure when...

Hey everyone, I just got my PC in today from the Autopia Store! I cant wait to use it. Anyways I plugged it about 10 seconds after opening package to check it out. It seems the pad turns in one rotating motion like a rotary? Is this because no pressure is being applied? Will it become...

Hey everyone, I finally ordered a PC! Will be here tomorrow! I have a quick question thats been bothering me lately? Ive done searches but came up short. How do you guys machine polish parts of the car like the door panel above the driver/passenger windows? You know that area thats...

hey guys, its been a while since i posted. How is everyone?? My question is about Pinnacles Micro Rejuvinator. Can I/Should I use a stain remover like Shout before I run my MF's through the wash with the rejuvinator?? Is it a wasted step or a necessary one?? Thanks in advance. Jim

Hello everyone, I have been seriously considering starting a small mobile detailing business. I have been doing alot of research on mobile trailers and they are a bit out of my price range. I have a truck so I can probably get a toolbox in the back to store my chemicals, towels, etc...

Hello everyone, I'm sure this question has been answered before but i cant do a search with the "9" so ill just post my question. Im sorry again if it has been answered before. I originally was going to use #5 followed by #26 this weekend on my truck. It is silver so it looked...