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When do you all replace your pads? What appearance does the pad have that signals you to replace it? Also, if any deformity starts to appear on the pad(s), how much deformity is too much to start to cause adverse conditions in your paint (swirl marks, buffer trails etc). I ask because I...

:nervous: Ok, I have a problem here and I can't seem to get rid of these darn buffer trails/holograms no matter what process I use. Here's the main process: Because I'm working on a 02 GM black with heavy swirls and scratches: PB SSR3 w/ Yellow Pad @ 1500RPM - Medium Pressure PB SSR2.5 w/...

My father has a '99 Cavalier that he never washes, never waxes. It's a beater (as far as the paint goes). I wanted to see what I could do with it. The process: Meguiar's #34 (To clear the grit) Clay Magic's Blue Clay Orange LC pad w/ PB SSR 3 @ 1050 - 1400 RPM White LC Pad w/ PB SSR 2.5...

What would you say the benefits are of applying wax to your cars finish (with the correct pads) as opposed to applying it by hand? And, how much (wax etc) do you use per panel/car when applying it my machine? Just looking for everyone's varied opinions and experience here.

I'm putting down a coat of natty's blue wax followed by Klasse's high gloss sealant. Is there a product/glaze I can put down before the wax that anyone recommends? Or any other recommendations for a process/product(s) using NB and KSG would be appreciated.

I'm looking for a good detailer to take care of one of my members on an Impala forum that I run. He's looking to spend around $800 to get his 2006 Black Impala SS wet sanded gently, to take out most of the swirl marks. He's located in Queens, NY. Anyone located in that area that would like to...

Directions say I only need a capful per car (2oz), and to apply with cotton cloth. Does anyone have better suggestions for applying such a little amount to a large car?

I have a wolfgang orange pad that after only a few uses (like 2 cars) the texture of the pad changed drastically...like it's falling apart. None of my other (white and blue) pads are doing this. I don't know, maybe this is normal for the orange pad? Anyways, I don't like it... I've read a...

I've wetsanded the entire car, and buffed on it. My process in short: Wetsand: MeGuiar's 2000 Grit PoorBoy's SSR3 (in few problematic areas) PoorBoy's SSR2.5 with cutting polishing pad PoorBoy's SSR1 with finishing pad Two layers of Collinite #845 (24hr sep) MANY hours have gone into...

It seems to me the majority put wax over their sealant (whatever that may be). However, I've also heard of people putting wax on first, and then putting the sealant on. If you're putting on the sealant first, what are you sealing in? It makes more sense to me to put the sealant on after wax...

I was just wondering if flat black paint could be machine polished? It doesn't seem to me that it could be done without effecting the overall look. Here's an example of what kind of flat black paint finish I'm talking about: :think2