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    Just Detailed

    Hey all, I just detailed with DACP using my PC. Then I applied AIO. It was dark when I was doing it and I was working under my 1500watt halogen worklight. If the car looked good under these lights, it will look good once the sun pops up right? I'm just hoping the car doesn't look...
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    S100 SEC vs Klasse AIO

    Hey all, I know that S100 SEC produces an awesome surface. I havn't used Klasse AIO yet... can anyone give any opinions about these two? Should I still use S100 SEC prior to AIO to acheive a better finish? Or is AIO sufficient?
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    Mobile Gas - Touchfree Carwash

    Hey all, Can the mobile station touchfree carewashes damage a vehicle in any way?
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    Buffer Marks?

    Hey all, I have marks that are similiar to these on my side doors (Are these called buffer marks?): http://www.autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2746&papass=&sort=1 My vehicle is brand new and I assume the dealer did it when they prepped it...possibly with a rotary buffer? Is it...
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    where to buy swirl free polish

    I know it can be purchased via meguiars.com...however, are there any third party distributers like CMA that sell it?
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    Leaving chemicals in trunk

    Hey All, Is there a potential damage risk to store all chemicals and PC in the trunk of my car? I live in an apartment complex and for some reason, it bothers me to leave everything in the garage. What do you think?
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    Klasse

    On typical use, does a 16oz bottle of AIO last a while? Or is it prefered to purchase the 33oz?
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    Mothers Clay Bar

    In your opinion, is there any reason to purchase pinnacle clay which is aprox. $40.00 over Mothers Clay which is aprox. $16.00? Is there something that I'm missing... I've heard good things about both.
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    Purchasing Products

    I am gathering an order for products right now. I am ordering #9 in hope to remove very mild swirls on my car. #3 also caught my eye... is this product worth it? Or is it better to juse use #9 every time I polish?
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    PC - Pad confusion

    I purchased a PC from coastaltool. I am purchasing stuff from properautocare.com, however, I stand confused on which pads I need. I see some that are velcro and others I have no clue. http://www.properautocare.com/porcabpolac.html Any ideas?
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    After #9

    When removing swirls, does #9 need to be followed up by something like #7 or s100 polish prior to waxing?
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    Walmart Micro Fiber

    Has anyone other than me purchased the micro fiber towels sold at Wal-Mart? They are found at every store and are a pack of 5. I'm not much of a connoisseur, however, they seem fine. Any comments on them? Should I not be using these? They consist of 70% polyester/30% polyamide & are...
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    Leather Trimmed Seats => Products

    Hey all, I currently use lexol twins on my leather. I am wanting to purchase some 303 for the vinyl sections of the seats. Should I also apply 303 to leather portions after conditioning with 303? Also, I currently have some vinylex. I'm assuming this will work just as efficiently as...
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    #9 vs scratchX

    Hey all, I read somewhere that #9 is the same as scratchX... is this true? Can scratch X be used with a PC to remove swirls effectively and safely?
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    Purchasing PC

    Hey all, I finally decided to purchase a PC. I have a question regarding which PC is prefered; is it better to order the 7424 from coastaltool or pick up a 7336 from lowes? Also, I have a friend who says I'm crazy and all I will do is mess up my car. I've read that it is very hard to...
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    Applying polish (s100 brand)

    When applying polish by hand, is the correct procedure to wipe it in a front to back motion until all the applied polish disappears from the section one is working with? I've been applying it in a front to back motion for a very short while and then letting it haze before wiping off with MF...
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    Orange Peel?

    I keep on hearing the term orange peel, yet I have no idea what it is. Can someone please enlighten me? Thanks!
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    How to acheive such shine?

    Hey all, How was something to this magnitude attained? http://www.autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1075 Today I polished with s100 cleanser and waxed with s100 and my paint is no where near what is shown in that picuture. Can that only be acheived with black paint? I have...
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    Applying polish and wax

    Hey, What is the best method in applying polish and wax? 1)Back and forth movement only 2)do 1 foot length area per time 3)don't apply any pressure Is this correct?
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    Cleaning and detailing at different locations

    Hey all, I live in an apartment complex and always wash my car at my friends house who lives approximately 1 mile away. Is it a bad idea to wash the car at his house, then drive back to my garage at the apartment community to wax? I want to apply s100 cleanser and s100 wax this...
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