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So... is there or has anyone ever attempted to use a wheel coating on paint? I mean it`s not unheard of to use certain waxes on plastic trim or glass, but what about a coating? I have a lot of leftover of a wheel coating and wondered what would happen if I applied some to my cars paint? How...

Did some browsing but didn`t see any recent threads... Any suggestions on wheels/rims coating? I know there are a bunch of products out there, and I hear good (biased though) reviews on C5. I can`t imagine that is the only one. (Mind you, this would be applied to the entire rim, inside and...

After following Budget1`s quest for the "ideal" glass coating, I contacted Nano Pearl about a smaller version of their 100ml glass coating. Within a few minutes, I was told a 50ml sample kit was in the mail. I was told that it would be half the price, but I never got an invoice to this day...

Hey guys, will be correcting car before winter prep and was debating in my head on what to do this year. In the past I have played with several different options with good results such as layering FK1000p alone or sandwich of 845&476. Last year I grabbed a PA highgloss but haven`t played with...

Anyone have used this `perfection correction compound` from Pearl Nano? Heard good things for soft paints like my Subaru. But 1st time hearing about it Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

I think the answer is obvious and clear, but before I go ahead and pull the trigger, let me confirm here: Got the 1st gen HD polisher (aka HF DA). Uses 5.5 pads. I want to buy a 3in bakcing plate and couple pads so I can better do smaller areas where 5.5 pads aren`t able to go. Is the...

So I was an early adopter of the 3D DA (still have it) and have orange & green foam pads to get swirls out. Product I often use is Hd adapt (I have HD speed but find that adapt gets rid of more swirls in 1 pass). On my subaru paint, 1, 2 or even 3 passes on orange pad/speed 5ish on the DA and...

Hey everyone, I saw a post on a different forum touting this pdct Kenotek Showroom Shine as a excellent pdct to use, especially for it's anti-static properties. The last and only pdct that I heard in this forum that had some anti-static properties (and in my bucket list to try), is FK425...

Hello,    I have been contemplating using a sacrificial wax to use as a 'last lsp' (I know, it's an autopian-oxymoron).  I considered using some OTC or boutique Quick wax spray for that as an option... Or as many here will likely suggest, just layer whatever lsp I am using... and I agree...

Hey gang,   So I was thinking of cleaning up (shampoo, clay, TarX) the car after a harsh New England weather. Paint has the usual suspects including tar specks, dirt, and water spots.  I found a sample bottle of HydrO2 from Car-Pro and I got all excited about the idea of using the sample...

So I figured i'd share what my interior looks like in the wrx... a work in progress (isn't it always?).x Every item that is double stitched (arm rest, steering wheel, e-brake and cluster) where bought by JPM and installed by me. The rest (upper door, tweeter, center console) was wrapped by me...

Hey,    I would like some feedback about speed of passes when doing polishing work. I will use the video below as my reference point.    I came across this video today and I was VERY surprised as how "quick" the guy does passes with his DA...

So I'm not expecting an easy answer here but curious if more advanced detailers may have some ideas/pointers/tips.    Car is a never before detailed Tacoma truck and as you can see in the pics, it's in pretty nasty shape. I'm trying to spruce up the interior right now.  The difficulty I'm...

Hello, I have decided to delete the rear wiper of my car. It's a hatch, subaru wrx. I need to find a product that does an better than expected job of repelling water. I'd love to use products such as neverwet, but as many of us have seen, it is simply not adequate for glass at this time...

OK, It seems that I have my work cut out for me... Scottwax mentions "sticky clear Subie" paint and "separates boys from men"... :think2 So, before I start on my 2012 WRX WRB colored, I'd welcome any tips to make this first Machine Polish as fun as possible. Car sits outside unfortunately...

Well, I'm not sure this is a "detailing" product per se, but I wanted to share my thoughts/experience on this as I think it can serve the hooby-ist detailer well. DISCLAIMER: I have no prior experience with shop-vacs in general. So i decided to purchase this model Vacmaster VBV1210...

Ok, i've done some search and I am still confused. Just got my Gilmour Foamaster II. Read the thread here on that same topic but I remain confused. Based on the directions, one would think you put the chemical (in this case CGCW&G) into the reservoir, plug your hose and dial the setting...

Let me start by saying that I am only relating my experience... Ok, so I relocated to Maine and I live on a dirt road and have no more garage :( It's very sad! I was hoping to keep my 2012 WRB wrx as immaculate as possible this winter... that'l be harder now! Anyway, I decided to look...

Howdy, just a quick vent on how important prep is! Decided to detail my '12 subaru impreza car since I am off for this week. Car has been washed, collinited and maintained with ONR since Feb. Never clayed or anything. Since I've been off for the pats week, I decided to do a little every...

So Finally got a 2 bucket system (w/ 1 guard) from CG guyz. :clap: It came with Citrus Wash+gloss wash, sheep skin-like mitt + sample of some spray smart wax. I was like sweet, new stuff to try out! :biggrin: Decided to try the wash 2 weeks ago on 2 month old Subaru (that gets weekly-ish ONR...