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My dad had a black '95 M3. Took it to a qrtr wash and insisted on using the "foam brush".

One day, he plunked in the quarters and foam-brushed the entire car.....only to realize the guy before...

Purchased a black '79 T/A with a 20 yr old repaint. Flat surfaces were very rough and heavily oxidized. Polishing with Megs 105 clogged the w4000 with a black gum. Results were mediocre at best.
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...and fine jewlery to rotaries and DA's?

Who needs a PhD?

"Car waxes and paint sealants are to men like shoes are to women, you can never have too many" - Mike Phillips

Amen, brother.....Amen! :applause:

Sign me up for the book! :dblthumb2:

I've applied Wolfgang 3.0 with Lake Country red foam pads that STILL repel water after several soaks in DP cleaner. Must be good stuff!!!!

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I'm going to try damp sanding using a PC7424 with Unigrit 6" 1500 sanding, finishing and 3000 finishing. The car is a black 79 Trans Am that was repainted about 20 years ago and seems to have been...

Hi Mike!!!!

Thanks for the input!!

The history I got about the car is it spent its life in California and surrounding states. Believable because it has no rust AND the flat surfaces look...

I bought a '79 black trans-am that was repainted about 20 years ago. It seems to be a base/clear. The run-off after sanding was gray / white color.

The hood, roof and trunk are severly...

Genious idea! The multi-tasking tool that does household chores as well! Thanks for the ideas!!!!!

I have been an amatuer detailer for twenty-some years. I started with a GEM 16 lb orbital, then added a Porter Cable and Flex 3401 to the collection. Finally got the guts to try a Makita rotary. ...

What is the recommended cleaning for rotary wool pads?

I use XMT or Snappy for the foam pads, rinse & dry face down.

I know about spurring a wool pad, but should they also be washed the...

I agree with those who encourage you to read through the forum. You'll see pics and tips of how experienced detailers have dealt with multiple paint related problems.

If you are still thinking...

Here's a before & after of an 07 Avalon using the steamer.

I sprayed the steering wheel with DP Total interior cleaner. Then wrapped a MF around the head of the steamer wand and wiped it off...

Sorry for not posting the links. Thanks to A4 1.8tqm who posted the YouTube link for the Meguiar's series.

The other source was Kevin Tetz's "Color Sanding & Buffing" which is part of the...

I saw a 5-part Meguiar's video series (on YouTube) about wetsanding and buffing with a rotary. The last video (part 5) demo's wetsanding with a pneumatic DA palm sander. Seems like a very effective...

I've been using a steamer I got on ebay for $100 new. It's called SteamFast kitchen and bathroom steamer. It holds 48 ounces of water and will easily do an entire vehicle interior. I don't detail...

Thanks for the advice.

How do you like the Flex rotary?

Oh man, NOT ANOTHER PAD QUESTION!!

I've used only LC pads for both the Flex DA and the PC 7424 and have had great results, esp with Menzerna products.

I'd like to use the 9227 for more than...

My opinion (a novice detailer) is go with Menzerna. I've had some amazing results with a Flex and SIP on really neglected vehicles like the one you just tackled.

I like 105/205 best with a...

I grew up in Warren on 12 mile and Dequindre....first job was new car prep at Merollis Chevrolet on 8 1/2 & Gratiot (20+ years ago). That's where I got the detailing disease...:D I wonder if it's...

"Please enter me into the Vac giveaway, I would love to try it out and give back an honest review of the Autobahn Max Vac!"

I cann can reed and spull gud two.

They way I used the 303 was to spray the seats with a fairly heavy amount and then work it in with a nylon brush. I let it dwell about 15 minutes.

Initially I tried to use a hot water extractor...

That's a great idea! I'll try that next time.