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    Applying and Polishing over Vinyl Graphics?

    Ok, this is the procedure i was planning on doing: -Wash NXT -Clay -Wash NXT -#83 with DAP -#80 with DAP --- I'm going to be adding a few Vinyl graphics (spider webbing deisgns) so... --- -Rubbing Alcohol with MF Towel (only in areas where Vinyl will be applied) -Apply Graphics using...
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    First time using PC

    Ok, i'm out "practicing" on a Silver Sable (i know, not the best color to be seeing "results" on) i've got the Green Sonus DAS Pad with 5" Flex backing plate on... got it rolling on speed 4. i'm not applying any pressure to the PC, i'm just lifting the rear of it so that it's level on the...
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    Cleaning headlights

    what could i use to restore headlights on a Mercury Sable? as far as cleaners go i have: Mothers Chrome Polish Mothers Plastic Polish Meg's Cleaner Wax Bug & Tar Remover AIO #80 #83 ideas?
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    Wetsanding... whats the mark look like?

    So i'm new to wetsanding and wanted to know... when you sand down the painted area and the surrounding area... i know it should "feel" level... but what is it suppose to look like? do you still see the "outline" of where the new paint touches the old? i looked in the article on fixing...
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    Crack in paint... how to fix?

    I've got a crack in my paint, on a fiberglass panel that was painted over a year ago... like a rock hit it or something and it just spread. It has 5 crack legs comming out of the center. it's been this way for about 2 months so I know it's done spreading.... and I do know it's the paint...
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    Wax, Sealent, Polishing OVER Vinyl Graphics?

    On my Bike I have Vinyl decals (in 6 months the car will to)... my question is, can you still use: The Claybar #83 with PC #80 with PC AIO with PC WG Sealent with PC Pink Wax with PC or will these rip up the Vinyl or what? Thanks all!
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    Painting pieces over stock paint

    Hey all, Not really sure where to post this, i figure this would be the best section... I'm wanting to keep my stock paint, but paint a design over the stock paint... i plan on masking the design off the rattle-canning the paint on. Question is, after you paint over your stock paint...
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    PC 7336sp 6" Counter weight with 5" SONUS Backing Plate?

    Using the supplied Counter Weight (for a 6" backing plate) is alright to use with the Sonus 5" DAS Backing plate, correct? I think i read that someone uses their 6" weight for a 5" backing because it causes even less vibration,,, but i can't recall who said that. :werd:
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    Storing Used PC Pads

    After using your Pads (on your PC) you chuck them in a bucket with some dish soap, soak for a bit and wash/rinse them out... then do you put them in a Zip Loc bag and seal in the moisture? or just set them out and let air dry?
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    Storing your PC... case/box?

    I finally got my new PC 7336sp... and wanted to know, what do all of you store your PC in? and what about all the Pads? i saw a toolbox somewhere on-line that is fitted for the PC, anyone have it? not sure if it fit any of the pads in the box though. :spot
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    QD... which one to use over WG Sealent and over PinkWax?

    Ok, Black paint... with Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant on it... What QD is the best for this application? I'm thinking of giong with a brand i can get locally (i.e. Wal-mart, Pepboys, ect...) I see the NXT Speed Detailer everywhere, but i dont know how well it works on this type of...
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    Cleaning CERAMIC?

    I finally recieved my new custom exhaust pipes for my motorycycle... they are made of Ceramic and polished to ALMOST look like chrome. The name for these types of pipes are called Ceramikrome (for any of you that may have heard of it? was a first time for me lol) My question is, what do i...
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    No. 7 Chrome Polish

    No. 7 Chrome Polish, has anyone ever used this? I was told this is the BEST chrome polish out there and that Windex should NEVER be used because it will eventually start to haze the chrome...
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    How much product on PC Pad? and Cure times?

    Will be my first time using a PC and wanted to know how much product do you use per panel on the pad... does the pad need to be Damp... and is there a "cure time" before you take the product off with a MF Towel? Example I gathered from another thread: 1. AIO - Quarter size drop on pad per...
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    "polishing" under wing... PC dosent fit

    hey all, i'm using the following products via pc: #83 #80 AIO WG Sealent FK1 Pink wax My question is, the area between my wing and hatch is to small to get a PC in there... can i still use these products by applying them by hand? and if so, do i just use a regular applicator pad?
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    Shaving 1/4" holes... Mig'ed

    i plan on shaving the emblems off the hatch... there are 2 emblems and each have 2 1/4" hole mounts... i was told i can just have a friend Mig the holes... then i can come back and sand it down then repaint... 1. is just Mig'ing these holes a good way to go? and 2. how do you just "sand...
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    Sanded... what to buff with?

    I want to fix this long scrape in my paint on my side moulding... i've got the color matched spray paint... and plan on Spraying the scrape (has metallic in the paint) then sanding it even with 3000 grit sandpaper (if i can find it). I've got a PC and the Sonus ORANGE/GREEN/BLUE DAS pads on...
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    Buying Pads and Sandpaper

    Where can i but sonus pads other then Autopia/bettercarcare.com And where can i find 3000 grit sandpaper? just the paper... i can't find it ANYWHERE :(
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    Detailing (wax removal) brush?

    I'm tyring to find the "horse hair" brushes as discribed in the articles... but so far all i've been able to find is: Nylon hair Boar Hair/Hog Hair i'm looking to take the Wax/sealent out of cracks and crevises in the body panels... are these other hairs fine... or should i keep looking to...
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    Klasse bottle sizes... how many cars?

    getting ready to order some Stuff and wanted to know... how many "layers" can you put on a mid-size car with: Klasse AIO, 10oz. bottle? Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant, 16oz. bottle? FK1 Pink wax, 1lb? thanks all!
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