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Been into detailing since picking up an Audi year and half ago and with help from forums like this. It's always a pleasure and rewarding working on nice paint. The silver metallic looks great in low-light conditions (love the dusk). But I've always been envious of the remarkable reflections by...

I remember reading posts where folks QD while drying. Never paid it much thought until this weekend. Usually would dry, then QD wipedown. Something popped in my noggin and spritzed the wet paint while drying. Wow. What a difference. The MF towel just glides over the paint and doesn't appear to...

Even after applying the excellent DWG/UPGP combo (which looks fantastic!) I feel compelled to do add something after a normal wash like a QD. Just feels incomplete to just wash and dry even though the car looks great. I did it today, but felt like not putting gel in my hair after a...

New Ferrari...:drool::drool: The California Ferrari...sweet dreams

After removing my registration sticker from the inside of the windshield I used some DG 501 to take off the remaining adhesive. Once done, I realized how smooth the glass from the 501 compared to the rest of the glass. So, figured why not do the rest of the windshield? Used a 4" orange pad and...

Figure fellow Autopians have at least one OCD thing they have to do to their precious cars. Mine are always QD'ing the hood so I can admire the reflection as I drive, constantly clean the windshield, and wipe down the wheels every couple of days. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but I reply that I...

I've used all types of QD's (DG 521, Meg UQD, QuikShine, Danase Turbo and OID). Right now it looks like OID is a slight winner for gloss and slickness--especially with the concentrated 32oz that makes a gallon. Have been reading up on FK425 and wondered if anyone has used both for...

Ready to place an order for some 5.5 LC pads (using PC). I'll get the orange and white but what's the difference between the Gray, Blue and Red pads?

Will probably buy a UDM tonight--great price of $99. Seems like a good option to dip my toes in the ROB world. I can always upgrade later and keep the UDM for LSP's. The silver metallic paint on the Audi is in excellent shape just from hand applications but am seeing some slight scratches and...

What's the feedback on it? What caught my eye was the light weight-- 4.85 lbs vs the typical 6+ pound rotarys. Looks like it has a 5.5 backing plate too. One concern is the lowest speed setting of 1,100 rpm. Is that a concern for rotary use? Wondering what's the optimum speed range when...

While researching my first polisher I found this excellent tutorial on youtube on using the rotary YouTube - Wetsanding part 1 of 5 Very informative on the tips and tricks. So much that I'm not nearly as afraid to buy the rotary as the first foray into polishing rather than a PC. Simple tips...

Ready to pull the trigger on my first polisher--a Flex. Saw the quick-change adapter for the Edge pads (I like using different sizes depending on application) although not sure when the adapter will be available. YouTube - Edge 2000 Flex Conversion!!!!! That said, what pads do Autopians like...

Wanted to thank Bob publicly for his outstanding support and expertise. He answers questions in a timely manner and is genuinely interested in providing excellent customer service. Bob "gets it" that there's countless options to buy detailing products on-line and over-delivers to make you want...

General thoughts on new products tested this weekend...all applied by hand. Danase Wet Glaze. After being disappointed with Meg's #5 and 7 this stuff was a revelation. Somewhat thick and grape scented. Easy to apply and remove. You can do the entire car as opposed to the Megs. Doesn't flash...

new audi a6 metallic silver... been reading alot on clearkote products. i've used liquid souveran and its a nice easy product to use but lasts about as only a little longer than a qd imho. i hear 845 is good but the clearkote is something even better? wondering if the vanilla moose glaze...

Awhile back, I noticed some weird bubbling and flaking on my '07 Audi A6 hood. First the dealer thought it was merely rock chips. However several excellent detailers thought it was a paint defect as the paint and clearcoat was flaking away. So, I took it back to the dealer for another look...

Had a nasty glue like substance on my windshield. Stoners didn't work at all and neither did DG 521. Just for grins, I used some DG 105 polish and voila it removed the "glue" immediately. Worked so well I applied it on the entire windshield then spritzed with Stoners to clean up. Amazing...

Hoping someone can steer me to a good rock chip repair specialist in the north Texas area. Most good detailers I've PM'd here are not comfortable with doing chip repair. I have 3 noticeable (at least to me) rock chips on my 07 Audi A6 hood--metallic silver. I've visited a couple of...

Just tried the marine version of DG FC&S 921 (521) and its incredible. Super slick, shine and cleans easily without marring. Looks even better the day after. In addition, I was curious about the dust-repellent qualities mentioned. Our office is next to a furniture manufacturer and dust is a...