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Now that the rain has finally stopped, I had a chance to pull out my PC and really go to work on my 2002 Galactic Blue Jetta, which is a very tough color. I did the hood and sides above the trim line and I was amazed at how the wealth of information I gathered from reading the posts here has...

Well, with all the talk about EX, I had to try the Pro Polish - EX combo. I didn't feel like pulling out the PC, so I just tried the Pro Polish and EX by hand. The polish was just a bit difficult to remove, most likely because I used too much, which is common for hand use. I know it would...

What do you folks use on the rubber gas and brake pedals? 303? Nothing? Vaseline? (on your mother-in-law's Sentra)

Finally got a break in the rain, so I decided to do a bit of work I don't usually get to - detailing the rubber moldings around the outside windows and such. I used 303 for the first time and I have to say - it makes the rubber look NEW. No fake, glossy, "detailed" look (like the half-assed...

I've never seen anyone post a review or even mention this product. It is very thin, almost like water and has a strong solvent smell, but that dissapates quickly. I've used it on the dash of my Jetta and it is a bit slick, but not too shiny and it lasts a hell of a long time. I put it on my...

So- what are your tricks for getting in between the rear deck tail light and the rear window? My Jetta has like no space back there. I was thinking of a plastic spatula with a MF over it, but i'm not sure it would fit. I'm sure you guys know an easy way. thanks.

We had a thread a while back about removing vs. filling swirls and I have a question: Suppose you have a car with high swirl visibility like black or red and you actually remove the swirls using DACP, Menzerna Intensive and Final or some similar combo. Now you've removed some paint and the...

To those of you who have used Megs 9 and 3M SMR, which product do you prefer on dark cars? I know both products use fillers, but which is more agressive for actually removing fine swirls with a polishing pad on a PC?

I was reading the TOL website and they said you can get 20 applications out of a clay bar. I know many people divide the clay bar into fourths if they are doing a whole car and I assume they throw it out after. I have used much smaller pieces when I just needed to do the hood or whatever...

I consider myself a serious hobbyist and I will sometimes do some work on other's cars, but to those of you who do a decent volume of work- Can your clients really tell the difference between, say a machine polish, glaze and wax and a properly-applied one-step job? I say this because, until I...

I was wondering how UPP would bond to Megs 9 or 3M Swirl Remover? I like the idea of some fillers to hide swirls as I am not really ready to go with heavier-cut products.

Okay, I know you're supposed to wax your wheels with AIO or whatever you like, but c'mon- Isn't your next application of wheel cleaner going to take that right off? I have nothing against busting my ass to get everything right, but I don't want to spend all that time only to have it undone on...

I have the UPP kit and I want to use the Platinum Polish under the UPP for maximum compatibility, but I have some swirls I want to remove. What polish should I use first to minimize the swirls that won't be removed by Platinum Polish? I have a bottle of Megs #9, but from what i've read, it...

Meguiars tells you never to wash foam pads - just clean the dust off with a towel against the spinning pad. I can't believe this could be a good thing as it seems likely that dirt and contamination from the finish could work its way into the pad and cause scratches. Anyone here NOT wash their...

I have a PC with the holes in the backplate so you can really see the rotation. When you turn it on without pressing it to the surface of a car the backplate spins like crazy. Is this supposed to do this? I know we had a thread on this topic before, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks for...

I have a few bottles of McGuires cleaner and Clearcoat Body Scrub on my shelf for a few years. They both seem ok and aren't dried up or anything. Are they still OK to use or should I just dump 'em?

On the recommendation of one of the members, I tried some Cherry Wet Wax today, just to check it out. Nothing fancy, just a good wash to prep the finish, although the finish was very good to start with. No clay or polish. I will say that this stuff is VERY easy to use and leaves a great...

OK, I finally realized that anyone who thinks they can really detail a dark car by hand is fooling themselves and I sprung for the PC. My question is- what do you guys do about using the PC on pinstriping and emblems? Do you go over the emblems with the pad? Seems like that's asking for...

I want to buy the PC, but I am truly confused about what configuration and pads to get. There is just so much information and different setups out there. So- Exactly what do I need and how many of each pad type should I buy? I want to be able to remove light swirl marks and I really don't...

Do most of you wash the car again after you clay, or do you just start your polish routine? It would seem to me that it would probably be a good idea to rewash just to get any crud off, as well as all that lubricant, which could cause bonding problems with certain products used after. BTW- I...