There are a few factors to consider.
What color is the car?
Lighting is a big factor when polishing.
Are the swirls on top or under the coating?
Type: Posts; User: Merlin
There are a few factors to consider.
What color is the car?
Lighting is a big factor when polishing.
Are the swirls on top or under the coating?
No, I purchased a 5" backing plate for the 21.
I have a 5" backing plate on all my machines.
I only have 5" pads so it makes it easy.
I like the Iron X Snow Soap for a prep wash because...it helps with "dwell time" to lift contaminants.
After the prep wash, I test an area with regular Ironx. If there are still contaminants I...
Thank you for your kind words.
It's a "Do it once...Do it right."
I've tried the less expensive products.
I call it "The high cost of saving money."
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Every car/paint is different. Sometimes two or more test spots.
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I always start with the least aggressive method first! (machine/pad/compound/polish)
M101 has more cut than M110. Sometimes...
2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS - CQuartz Finest Reserve - 🌴 - A Miracle Detailing
Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G...
Like I always say " Every paint is different." A test spot is key to determining what works best on the paint you are working on.
M110 is not a super heavy curtting compound...for the most part...
* Easy to apply/remove
* Looks GREAT!
* Feels Slick
For a consumer grade coating I'm a big fan of CQUARTZ SiC
Carpro Elixir consists of the original combo formula plus a little Carpro extra. So for me, I use Carpro Elixir. Have you tried it?
I used to have a set of filters mounted on the wall next to the water tap.
I also had a gauge to measure impurities in the water.
In my case, the meter measured a very small difference between...
Welcome to the Sky's The Limit forum!
:welcome:
Lots of GREAT folks here.
It's a very nice community.
Lots of great info here.
Search is your friend.
Welcome to the Sky's The Limit forum!
:welcome:
Lots of GREAT folks here.
It's a very nice community.
Lots of great info here.
Search is your friend.
I believe this is exactly the look you are looking for OBSSSSD Tire Dressing - Matte
I'd love to throw my two cents in here but I've never (knowingly) done a "self-healing" painted car?!?!
Everyone likes different things and every paint is different!
To start...Two Step...Compound/Polishing
I like...
COMPOUND
Meguiars M110 Ultra Pro Speed Compound
with
Lake Country HDO...
GREAT REVIEW!
I really like this new tire sealant!
I finally got around to trying CARPRO DarkSide Tire & Rubber Sealant
Here are my thoughts...
Probably the easiest tire sealant I have ever applied!
It filled all the little tire grooves with...
I finally got around to trying CARPRO DarkSide Tire & Rubber Sealant
Here are my thoughts...
Probably the easiest tire sealant I have ever applied!
It filled all the little tire grooves with...
Actually...it's not that simple.
Local Auto parts stores and big chains like Wally World...even their wipe-on/wipe off products, sling and look like glazed donuts!
If you want a quality product...
2014 Jeep Wrangler - Black - CQuartz Finest Reserve - 🌴 - A Miracle Detailing
Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector...
If it were me I'd keep some Carpro Elixir and a Crazy pile towel in the car.
I would spray the bird poo and the towel and remove the bird poo right away!
1995 Mercedes E320 convertible - White - Paint Correction 🌴 A Miracle Detailing
Kevin Brown "Great job of paint correction on my 30 year old Mercedes, it looks like new."
The paint thickness was...
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