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Just wondering how many of you use a glaze before your lsp, and if it gives the appearance of more depth and wetness? Are there any bonding issues with using a sealant or wax after a glaze? And last but not least, if you are using a glaze, which one is your favorite?

Just thought I would give everyone a peak at my first real experience with the pc. Only had time to do the hood today, but this should give all of you newbies some hope. A big thanks to Steve @ poorboys, and Aaron with the edge pads. I hope these photos work. Before After During Half and...

I thought this would be the appropriate thread to start. I am just starting out with detailing and I would just like to give a :beer cheers to all of you that post regulary and help everyone out. It takes alot of time to post all of the work you have done and also to give out the little...

Can someone tell me if the pad on the pc is supposed to be constantly turning? I can grab the pad to stop it from spinning, or if I put the slightest pressure on it, it no longer spins in a circle. Do the motions mimic that of a rotary, or is it nothing like it at all?

Do the sheepskin mitts shed in the washing machine like the chenille mitts? I have the megs chenille mitt, threw 2 of them in the washer with a few other things, and holy crap did they shed. I had cotton chunks stuck to everything that was in the wash.

Anyone compared the two as in ease of use, swirl removal, scratch removal? I have the edge quick connect system and just can't seem to get much done with them. Has anyone tried both of these pads and had better luck with one or the other?

Just wondering if the the general concensus for scratch removal with a pc is as follows "if you can't catch your fingernail on it, it shoud come out" That was the impression I was under, but my girlfriends trunk has some pretty bad scratches in it, it looks like the previous owner set a tool...

For all of you that detail on the side, without being a licensed business, do you still have a tradename that you use?

Well, thought I would give all of you pros a little chuckle before I get into my question. Washed my car tonight and clayed the hood and washed the hood again, I was finally gonna give the pc a shot for the first time. Well, I get the ssr1 on the pad, start to work it on about 3 just to get...

I see here in reading all of the discussions that there is a wide variety of all purpose cleaners that everyone uses. Not really knowing the difference in them all, is there a specific ingredient I should be weary of??? With such a wide variety of uses, I am looking for one that can be used...

All I can say is wow. I placed an order yesterday with Steve, he said it would ship out the same day. Well, I think he gave it to one of his friends and had them drive it down to Maryland, because I woke up this morning to the delivery man knocking on my door with the products. Thank you...

When diluting your chemicals, is everyone just using tap water? Or do you have to get distilled water or something :dunno

Do you pros here use a paint thickness gauge for the clearcoat before you begin detailing? Anyone encountered a clear coat that was too thin to buff?

Just wondering, they are right up the road, so I thought I would give them a shot. Does Jeremy still run that shop? He is the contact listed on Poorboys website.

If you all have a question about what type of paint / paint process is used on a specific vehicle, where do you get that information? Is there a centralized place, or just the good old searching the internet? Do manufactures have this information available?

Just wondering what type of wash mitt / sponge everyone uses??? Should I get the sheepskin, cotton, or microfiber wash mitt?

I have been driving myself nuts trying to decide on a pc pad to purchase. My birthday is at the end of this month and I'm putting together a wish list for my supplies. So, should I just pick a brand of pads and give them a try. I know everyone here has a different opinion about every brand...

Anyone tried the aerosol trim restore from Stoner? How does it compare to Adams?

Have any of you guys visited the local junkyard to see if they have old hoods, trunks, doors, etc..... to use for practice with different polishes and pads?

Does poorboys offer a clay bar yet???