Again, depending on the body shop and their paint/process.
I would normally suggest 3-4 weeks after painting before polishing and coating.
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Again, depending on the body shop and their paint/process.
I would normally suggest 3-4 weeks after painting before polishing and coating.
Depending on the paint they use you may not be able to polish/seal for 3-4 weeks after they are corrected.
2021 Kia Telluride - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Professional
Machines:
Rupes 21 with a RUPES 5" Backing Plate and IBrid Nano.
Correction:
Lake Country HDO Blue Cutting Pad - 5 1/2" /...
Let's start with the basics...Do you have fine scratches and swirl marks (washing marks) on the paint?
The first step is a good washing/cleaning.
I suggest using the Two Bucket Method.
Here is a link -> https://amiracledetailing.com/files/Two_Bucket_Wash_Method.pdf
Shampoos, towels, wash mitts,...
2021 Lexus RX 350 - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve
Machines:
Rupes 21 with a RUPES 5" Backing Plate and IBrid Nano.
Correction:
Lake Country HDO Blue Cutting Pad - 5 1/2" /...
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If they decline on the CQuartz Professional Maintenance Kit
then I give them a Carpro EliXir and and 2 face towel.
What I do...
I offer them a "Maintenance Kit" package to keep their vehicle looking its best.
This includes:
"CQuartz Professional Maintenance Kit" bag
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I believe the recommended temperature is 140 degrees Fahrenheit/60 degrees Celsius.
Depending on the short wave IR light the SW/IR light may have a temperature gauge built-in.
Temperature can...
Great! With the pad recommendations, I suggest 5"-5 1/2" pads.
Oddly enough with the Flat white and the metallic blue, I might suggest different Last Step Products (LSP's)
I'd go for different...
Here are a couple of my favorites...
Compound Pads
Meguiars Microfiber Cutting Disc and/or Lake Country HDO Blue Cutting Pad
Compounds
Scholl Concepts Shock 2 Cut Extreme Compound and/or...
Paint - CQuartz UK 3.0 or CarPro Cquartz Ceramic Quartz
Glass - Fy-By-Forte
Exterior Plastic - CQuartz Dlux
Wheels - CQuartz UK 3.0 or CarPro Cquartz SIC Ceramic Quartz
2020 Corvette C8 Blue convertible - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve
Machines:
Rupes 21 with a RUPES 5" Backing Plate and IBrid Nano.
Correction:
Meguiars Microfiber Finishing...
2020 Corvette C8 - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve
Machines:
Rupes 21 with a RUPES 5" Backing Plate and IBrid Nano.
Correction:
Rupes DA Yellow Fine Finishing Foam Pad 5"
Rupes...
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A solution with a high number of hydrogen ions is acidic and has a low pH value.
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IMHO I will not use an APC on the interior of a vehicle.
Yes, there is a difference between Inside and Multi-X.
I have had very good results with Carpro Inside on the interior.
I...
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve
Machines:
Rupes 21 with a RUPES 5" Backing Plate and IBrid Nano.
Correction:
Rupes DA Yellow Fine Finishing Foam Pad 5"...
2003 Ford 2003 "007 James Bond" T-Bird - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve
2003 LIMITED EDITION "007" THUNDERBIRD
Ford Motor Company manufactured 700 Limited Edition "007" Ford...
2009 BMW 750 Li - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve
Lighting:
Multiple ScanGrip MultiMatch 3. MultiMatch 2 and ScanGrip Sunmatch 3
ScanGrip Diffuser's for MultiMatch 3 and Diffuser...
I try to avoid any APC in the interior of the car.
I'd "...just buff the interior with a dry or damp cloth and reapply PERL again?"
Just out of curiosity...What backing plate size and pads do you like for the Rupes rotary?
https://www.rupes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/rotary-polisher-LH19E-750x500.jpg