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I have a few questions regarding my first attempt at minor paint correction. First off, I will be correcting minor paint defects on my daily drivers and I'm not looking for 100% perfection. I simply want to keep the vehicles looking presentable and minimize clear coat loss (I keep my cars...

Quick question about Z-8, but I'll set it up first... I wanted to clean the wife's car before leaving for a 9 day camping/fishing trip. I got much of it finished (interior, engine bay, wheels, undercarriage) but did NOT have time to clay & apply LSP. There was essentially no protection left...

I'm not having any luck finding someone to polish my car, so I have a few questions before attempting it myself. The vehicle has only light marring and I have no desire for it to be 100%. I'm just looking to address a handful of areas on the car that are bugging me. 1) I plan to use a UDM...

Here's my situation... I own a silver 2006 Honda Accord sedan. This vehicle has relatively light marring that I would like to address. The exterior has already been washed and clayed. I'm looking for someone to do a basic 1-2 step polishing of the vehicle, not a full-blown 100%...

While I enjoy keeping my vehicles clean and well maintained, I have zero experience with polishing. Both of my vehicles have fairly light wash-induced marring that I would like to address. One is a light silver 4-door and the other is a "flint metallic" compact SUV. If I were to wash, clay...

I currently apply one coat of Z-AIO followed by one coat of Z-2Pro. Will the addition of a second coat of Z-2Pro cause the sealant to last for a noticeably longer time? I just completed this process on one of my vehicles and hope the will sealant make it through the winter (with regular...

I need some advice on what pads I should be using with my UDM and whether the pads I currently have are adequate. Two types of pads came with the unit: 1 - White 6" Foam Pad UDM Polishing Pad, 6" 3 - Orange Low Profile 5.5" Pads Orange Low Profile 5.5 Inch Pad 6 Pack CLOSE OUT I'm not...

Has anyone had any experiences with acid rain? On another forum I occasionally visit, a guy said he had spotting on his roof and hood. He called his insurance company, who sent him to a body shop. The body shop confirmed that it was acid rain. The insurance company approved a $900 repaint...

I plan to use an ONR mixture as my clay bar lube. I will then be topping the car with Z-AIO and Z-2 Pro. If I clay using ONR, and simply wipe the panels dry with a MF, will I experience any bonding issues when applying the Zaino products? Or should I re-wash the car after claying? I...

I just bought a UDM and will be attempting my first paint correction in a few weeks. I really wanted a Flex, but I couldn't pass up the deal on the UDM ($99 with free shipping, no taxes, four free pads). My vehicle (2007 RAV4 in Flint Mica) currently has NO major defects, holograms, buffer...

Hello all - I have a two part question concerning polishing my vehicles. While I have incorporated a lot of the information/advice found here into the maintenance of my vehicles, I do not currently have the equipment needed for paint correction. So, on to my questions... 1) How much...

Someone posted a link on the "Good Buys" thread for a deal on the Meguire's Smooth Surface Clay kit from Amazon.com. For $12, you get the kit, which includes 100 grams of clay. Amazon.com: Meguiar's G1016 Smooth Surface Clay Kit: Automotive However, Amazon also sells 200 grams of clay for...

I know this topic has been discussed, but I was wanting some opinions on which of these clays this the best combination of price and performance... I thought I might try Zaino's Z-18 clay (114 grams - $17). Shipping would be "free" since I planned to order other products anyways. Z-18...

Let me start off by saying that I am relatively new to this forum and have come from using nothing but OTC products to care for my vehicles. I’m not a professional detailer, nor do I own garage queen or exotic, just normal daily drivers. So help me fill out my collection and better use...

I've been perusing this website for several weeks and read lot of posts (both old and new), although this is my first post. I currently maintain two daily driven vehicles that see lots of miles. While I'd love to have a 100% blemish-free show car finish, my main concern is long-lasting...