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What are some tips for polishing hot paint in full sun? I was using the PC with OP this weekend in full sun and even though OP is suppose to be able to be used in sun, the product seemed to dry up real fast and i was getting a good amount of dust. Is this normal? Was I doing something wrong. I...

I see alot of people are starting to use steamers for detailing Interiors and Engines etc.., so my question is what materials or parts on the interior and in the engine bay is the streamer safe on, and what materials should be avoided. Do you literally just spray the streamer directly on the...

Does any one clean their pads by using a foam pad brush or tooth brush on a dry pad spinning it on the machine instead or washing them by hand or machine. I know a lot of people complain about the back pad coming unglued because of washing, so i am wondering if anyone cleans the pad with a brush...

I am looking to purchase a heater for my garage for the winter so I can continue to work out there and I am need some opinions, tips from those of you that have some. I am not looking for a fixed unit, I am looking at portable one, either a torpedo style one similar to this one...

How often do you guys wash you drying towels, MF, WW or Terry's? Do you wash them every time you wash your vehicle, or do you use them a few times, hanging them to dry after each use? How many washes or uses do you go before throwing them in the washer? I guess the same question could apply to...

What type of drying towel does everyone use when using a spray wax/sealant while drying your vehicle after a wash? Do you use the same WW drying towel that you use while drying normally or do you use something different when using a spray wax/sealant to dry the vehicle. Thought i read somewhere...

We have a 2006 CR-V and the bottom half of the dash is like a hard Vinyl/rubber material and it has scuff marks all over it. Does anyone have a tips or ways to remove these. I have tried a magic eraser but that didn't do too much and dressing doesn't seem to help either. Is there something that...

I just saw an infomercial on the Turtle Wax Ice Synethic Polish and they state that this wax can be used on the trim as a restorer and protectant even on "textured" trim! I have used different trim products in the past but most of them are gone after a few washes or rain, so i am wondering if...

Just started doing some side jobs and was wondering if you guys remove 100% of the swirls in a vehicle or just remove most of them? Reason i am asking is because it seems that if i look at the paint at certain angles i can almost always detect some very light marring in the paint, so i was...

How do you guys multi-step polish so fast with the PC. I always read on here of people both hobbyist and professional detailers that do a 2,3, 4 step polishing job of a vehicle they are detailing and i don't understand how you guys get it done especially with bigger vehicles like SUVs. I could...

Just saw this stuff in Walmart the other day and wanted to see what everyones thought was on it. If it does work, it seems like it would benefit in 2 ways: 1) You could wash your vehicle alot quicker with just using the Pressurer Washer and this soap. 2) It would help prevent wash...

My 96 Explorer had moldings running down each side, so I decided to take them off for a cleaner look, but on the drivers side I discovered a problem. It looks like in the past the vehicle had some body work done from an accident and had the clear resprayed. Once I took of the molding a line of...

I am looking for a spray wax to use after I wash and the 2 that say they can be used wet are WAUD and the Mothers FX Spray Wax. For those of you that have used both, which is more durable or long lasting and is one easier to use then the other. I also was looking at the new EO Nano Spray wax...

I have read a few threads about Meguiars #66 Quick Detailer which seems to be a great One Stepper or base product. It is a 4 on the abrasive scale to tackle swirl marks which is the same as Speed Glaze, plus it adds a layer of protection with decent duability. My question is are there any other...

Is there a big difference between the 2 products. After reading alot about both of these products, they seem to be similar, but having never used either i can't say for sure. What are the differences between the 2 products that you found by using them. Which one excels in which area, such as...

Has anyone tried Griot's Paint Sealant? How did it look? Did you test for durability? They claim its a 1 year sealant, which others had done in the past and not gotten close to 1 year of protection. As most of these other companies are lesser known, I think that Griot has a reputation to hold...

I always like to know what I am dealing with or working on whenever i do something so I figured i would post this question to get a better knowledge of automotive paints. Can anyone explain in detail all they know about automotive paints: Different Types (Past & Present), differences between Car...

Can Wet sanding and then compounding with a rotary be done without Clear Coat failure down the road. I have read alot about clear coat thinkness threads on here and the fact that you aren't suppose to remove any where from .3 to .5 mils or there will be clear coat failure in the future. I am...

I have used my PC on about 5 vehicles so far, the lastest being a Yukon Denali this weekend and it took me around 3.5 hours to Polish with #80(Orange Pad) and then top with NXT. I mean this was only a 1 step Polish and it still took me that long. It seems that in order to remove swirls with the...

I use a 5 or 6:1 mix of water/woolite as my interior cleaner since it is safe and effective to use on everything. I will be detailing a new Thunderbird in a week or 2 that has a cloth convertible top and I was wondering if woolite is safe to use on it or do I have to get a specialized cleaner...