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I`ve been seeing lots of conversations re long throw polishers vs short throw and I`m confused as to the differences and/or advantages of one versus the other. Can someone please offer a brief synopsis on short vs long. I`m still using my old, trustworthy PC 7424 and it appears to be adequate...

I`m an amateur enthusiast who has been using a full range of 6" and 3" LC foam pads on my PC 7424 for years now. But I often see comments and discussions that include the use of wool pads and microfiber pads. Can someone please give me a quick tutorial in the differences, and why one might...

As a non-professional enthusiast, I have gleaned a wealth of knowledge from the professionals on this site over the last 15 years; and for that I am grateful. I have done multi-step corrections on my last 5 vehicles including the two I currently own, which are likely to be my last vehicles. As...

Have been searching to find the differences (if any) between Total Polish and Seal and One Step? Are they the same product with different sized bottles and packaging? Or are the products actually different? I can`t seem to find any threads on this. Thanks

I have seen the notion of using a "drying aid" brought up routinely, and lots of discussions about which products work best for various individuals; but I have never been able to confirm my understanding of how/when the product is used. Is a drying aid sprayed onto the vehicle after washing but...

I was looking to add a layer of protection to my Alpine White BMW and I pulled a half-filled bottle of EX Sealant with Carnauba out of my garage closet. It`s been about 7 years since I last used it and was very happy with how easily it went on/off and the resulting finish it left behind. I`d...

As an enthusiast (not a professional), I have been washing my car, followed by claying the paint, then moving to polishing 2 times (correcting then finishing), and adding a sealant. I have seen a lot of photos of Iron Removers being used that turn purple as part of a decontamination step prior...

How soon after using TPnS can I add a layer of BF all finish paint sealant? Does the TPnS have to cure first? Thanks

My wife has been asking me to clean up the facade of our stainless steel refer; I assumed I would be wiping it down by hand with a dedicated SS appliance cleaner. Then it occurred to me that I could probably do a better job and a faster job with my PC, but I`m not sure what to use on it. Has...

I have used BFWD in the past on my 2000 Sienne Red BMW and it definitely made the color a tad darker/richer in my opinion, and I frankly liked this effect. I have heard others say that BFWD will darken colors in general. Well now I`m about to detail a bright Alpine White BMW and I`m wondering...

Is it completely useless to wax/seal my wheels when I am soaking them with a Simple Green solution each time I wash the car? I put a coat of Klasse SG on my wheels in hopes of keeping the heavy brake dust from sticking. The first thing I do when washing the car is spray the wheels with a 50/50...

I recall asking the forum a while back about polishing the plastic bumpers on my BMW E39 5 series, and the general response was to polish like the rest of the car. Someone mentioned using XMT 3 if I recall. In any case, I went ahead and polished the rear bumper of the car with a 4" pad and...

I went to use my Optimum Polish II and Finish polish last weekend and was surprised to see that it had essentially turned to colored water.  Even after a lot of shaking, I could never get it back to a creamy consistency.  I kept it stored inside so it was not subjected to freezing over the...

Traditionally when I do a thorough detailing of my cars, after washing the car I remove as much of the exterior trim as is feasible, then I begin by blue-taping off all the black window trim, the black bumper trim, the manufacturer logos, etc. I then clay the car, polish it, and seal it. I...

I am curious as to how others machine polish their plastic bumpers so that they buff out to a bright gloss to match the gloss achieved on the paint. I find myself fearful of being too aggressive with either the pad or the polish on my PC7424 for fear of making the bumper duller instead of...

When I have cleaned the interior of my 97 BMW 540i, I have cleaned the inside of the windshield with Stoner's IG,only to get a smudge on the clean window when I wipe down the dash with Poorboy's trim solution: the rag hits the window when I'm cleaning the dash vent area. When I have done the...

I have a black 97 540/6 and the paint is in great shape for its age. I maintain a semi-annual regimen of claying, polishing with Menzerna FP II, adding a layer of Menzerna FTG, and finishing with Menzerna FMJ, then maintaining with a HGAS or DG Aquawax after washing. I am happy with the look of...

My wife wants to commandeer my detailing fetish inside the house and out of the garage by asking if I can use my PC7424 to make our stainless steel refrigerator look new again. Needless to say, I don't want to add swirl marks or damage the finish, so before I gave it a shot I thought I'd ask if...

I have a PC 7424 and have been using 6.5" pads with the appropriate backing plate. To switch to 4" pads for some specialized uses and applications, is it as simple as removing the large backplate and installing a smaller one to accommodate 4" pads? Meaning I don't have to get an entirely new...

I need to paint the valve covers on my 97 BMW 540 which are notorious for flaking the exterior paint. So I need a hi-temp paint that will withstand a minimum of 500 degrees F. I can find hi-temp engine paint, but not in silver; and I can find silver paint, but not hi-temp engine paint. Have...