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I know everyone knows what micro-marring is (tiny scratches on paint after washing or drying) But I had a customer that had a perfectly swirl free finish when I was done a week ago, and then the this week when I did her weekly wash it seemed that the swirls were back. -To make her finish...

This is my Audi. It has some caked on black crud that appears to be tar. I used Autoglym tar remover and others but nothing seems to work, I worked the products in with a bug scrub brush. I let the detergents sit for 1-3 minutes like instructed. I couldn't remove anyhting and didnt want to...

Hey guys, so I am -Sams Club- in Tucson,AZ and was waundering around in the cleaning supply section, and I saw a bag full of blue towels. There was a hole in which one could feel and I did so, they felt soft, but I felt as though a 70/30 blend @$8 for 12 they would be cheap towels. I said what...

Hey guys I am little tight on money and think this is a good buy, what do you guys think, it ways as much as a makita 9227 (6.6) but im am concerned for I have never heard of Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90820 Andrew

Hey, was wondering as far as the ease of use and cure time which would be better suited for the mobile detailer in need of a fast curing and great polymer paint sealant. I have read lately that alot of people have been using meg's #20 (polymer) lately so I thought I would get some suggestions...

Hey guys, any help with cleaning Porter Cable polishing and cutting pads would be greatly appreciated! What kind of soap, how long etc... I want to use Dawn but if it strips wax I dont want any dry residues on the pads when they dry. P.S. Anyone use Lexol leather cleaner to clean vinyl? I...

Hey guys, how often do you guys wash you mf towles and wash mitts. I wash them after each detail, wondering if that is wearing down their durability? Also, how do you apply your sealants ie: EX-P. I have been using the little meg's yellow foam pads (by hand) and dont seem to get the desired...

Hey guys, I am looking to get one of these two products, Meguiars #80 speed glaze, or Meguiars #82 swirl free polish. I want one that will buff to a fine finish ready for wax. I use a PC 7424 and know of people using #82 with it, but not #80, any suggestions or tips on how to use either of...

Ok, so I told my friend I would detail hi s98 honda civic. It is met. Black with cloth. The interior alone took 2hrs. The paint is a different story. I washed with mothers gold, adams clay and lubicrant smooth as glass!...... Until now everything is runnig smoothy....... Now I use SS2.5...

Hey guys, I have a detail monday, it is a 1985 Toyota Supra. The paint is in good shape but I no that it does not have a clear coat (I am assuming due to its age) I have read that I can test this by using a cleaner wax on an area, and if the paint color is showing up on my pad than it is a...

How and why do you tape off a car when doing a polishing job, is it because of the cracks or a guide in which to polish? Thanks for the help, any tips on how would be great as well

Hey, I picked up a bottle of Meguiars Gold Class Leather Conditioner w/ aloe. Anyone here used it before? Any techniques in which to apply ie, let it dry then remove etc... THX, I know that there are better leather con's out there but Aloe caught my attention, so I thought I would give it a...

Hi guys, do you know if Meguiars #82 Swirl Free Polish has any fillers in it. I would like to use it after I clay and be able to go to my LSP (last step priduct) but if it does, then I will have to follow it with another polish to take away any haze. THX

hey, I know that this is probably been asked before but what are the differences between all these new clearcoats, ie: ceramiclear? and the New Mercedes/Audi clearcoat? If one has the link to a thread about this, or would like to expand here I would greatly appreciate it. Also should different...

Hi guys (and girls) has anyone used the Klasse AIO topped with either EX-P or EX. I ask because this would save alot of time in a full detail for the AIO doesn't have to cure and you can go straight to topping with an EX. Any thoughts or suggestions? Heres what I do with a new/good...

Hey guys, I just made these on gotprint.com wow what a website! I need some feedback on the designs, I like both but cant decide, and any suggestions on how to enhance them would be nice! Andrew

Hey guys wondering if anyone here was from Tucson,AZ. I wouldn't mind getting together and swapping ideas or learning thing or two from a pro. Let me know. Andrew

Hey guys, does using Meg APC+ 4:1 remove old dressing and gunk from tires preparing them for dressing? Also if it does, will it remove protectants from the wheels themselves. I need a tire cleaner that is strong enough to remove old dressing from tires but not wax from wheels, APC+ is what I...

Hey guys is Meguiars Professional Hi-Tech wash to gentle to use in a detail business? I only think so because it may not clean very dirty vehicles. Let me know what you think, I think as an alternative I would use Mothers' gold car wash. But, I want something gentle that wont take of...

:dunno :dunno Hey guys, where is the Gallery, I cant seem to find it on the DC home page or the forum's page, any help would be great I am trying to find a pic a saw awhile ago. Anderw