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Hi all. This weekend is looking perfect for a full detail of my bimmer. My question is regarding curing time for SG before applying P21S Carnauba. I know you're supposed to wait at least 24 hours between coats when layering SG. Do you also have to wait the 24 hours before applying the...

So I used my PC for the first time yesterday. Just a tip for the other newbies... Do NOT take the PC off the Car while polishing at speed 6 without shutting the PC off first! :scared I could have killed someone with the orange sonus pad that flew across my garage at speed 6! :D

Hi all, I just finished with a thin coat of SG and am in the middle of buffing it out. MAN is that stuff hard to buff out. Maybe it's my lights, but it seems like it takes me 15 minutes to buff out an entire panel well enough... I thought I read some tips on here about this a while back...

I'm currently using the PC for the first time, and loving it so far! I only got a chance to do one panel last night and WOW, what a difference! I'm currently using an Orange sonus pad with DACP (#83) on the wifey's mazda (pretty awful paint condition.) After doing the panel, I put the pad...

OK, I was just rinsing off my wife's mazda preparing to wash then clay then polish then wax, etc. As I was rinsing it down, I noticed a few areas of concern. I'm posting pics below. My question is: I know it won't fix the problems, but is it safe to polish over these areas, even with a...

I'm looking for a Meg's product to follow up after #83 DACP. I've heard #80 was a good way to go, but the local Meg's dealer (actually the parts dept. of a Mazda dealership) doesn't carry the #80. They do carry #3 (don't have a rotary) #7 and #9. Which would be the best alternative to #80...

There is a TON of great info here, and I thank everyone again for all the help I've gotten thus far.:xyxthumbs I was curious as to how my fellow autopians would rank the following in terms of importance to proper detailing. I know one could argue that all are extremely important, but I...

There are now swarms of birds in the mornings! I drove to the office as usual, but by lunch time, I had numerous bird bombs on my bimmer. :angry Out to wash the car...again...

Both of these products are on the way, along with my PC. My question is about the cutting strength of these two products. Where would you rank them in terms of cutting power? Also, if you apply #83 with a cutting pad, then go a second time around with a polishing pad, could you go right to...

So, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a PC...along with a whole mess of other things from David. What do y'all think of my product selection now. :D What I had: MF Towels - Various Sonus & Lower-end ones Sonus Clay and Glyde Lube Sonus MF Applicators NXT Wash Sonus Paintwork...

I've been using the Sonus clay and Glyde Lubricant and like that combo very much. However, the Front bumper and Front spoiler on my Bimmer were obviously not well taken care of prior to my ownership of the vehicle. I don't think the Sonus clay packs enough "punch" to deliver the desired...

I posted this in Autopia University, but got minimal response. I figure you professionals probably network a bit, so this is likely a better place. I look forward to any help! This is kind of a spinoff from my original thread on my worst paint defects. Click here to see the defects I'm...

This is kind of a spinoff from my original thread on my worst paint defects. Click here to see the defects I'm talking about My question now becomes...do any autopians from Central TX know a very good paint guy (body shop) in Austin TX or close? I figure I'll get my paint repaired...

So, in David's guide (e-book) he mentions it's a good idea to tape off black rubber and plastic trim prior to PC polishing. I have a couple of questions about this. What about metallic trim i.e. around windows etc? What about headlights and turn signal plastic? How about taping off the...

So, I'm planning on helping my brother restore the finish on his dark green 2001 Mustang GT. It hasn't seen a wash in over a year, and hasn't seen a coat of wax in over 2 years. :shocked The paint condition is just a mess. In addition, there are lots of significant scratches in the paint that...

OK, so I'm very close to purchasing my first orbital buffer (going with the PC and probably Sonus Pads) and I need some good polishes to try out. Here's the first question: Has anyone found any polish combos that are especially good on a bright red finish? I have a 2000 328ci, and though it...

OK, so I feel that posting the worst cosmetic defects on my bright red 2000 328ci on here makes me feel pretty vulnerable :o . It's kind of like that recurring dream when you were a kid...where you find yourself at school naked!:scared Ok, maybe not that bad, but you get the idea. Anyhow, I...

Hi all. I have a question about interior detailing. I've noticed that at least a few car makes around the 00, 01 model years used a material that starts to peel off. The material is kind of a thin padding covered with a very thin layer that gives a good color match to the leather and vinyl...

I thought I'd throw up my first attempt at capturing a cool reflection here. I probably should have QD'd the car first, but what the heck... Thoughts?

Hi all. I'm brand new to detailing and this is my first post...though I've read quite a bit of helpful info here. Every single car product and guide says to do your detailing on a cool surface and in the shade. I was wondering if anyone else from the south has any tips for detailing in the...