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Mike Phillips

03-05-2012, 03:47 PM

The mini bootcamp link is not active yet for me.

It's fixed now, it just goes to the thread Nick posted this morning...

In all the years I've been posting to forums I rarely mess up copying and pasting a URL Address into the dialog box when inserting a link or a picture but hey... once in a while it happens and it happened this morning when I made that post.

Besides writing a script for the Flex video we're shooting today I've already made 40 posts, most of them before lunch of which the above is just one...

:D

03-05-2012, 01:11 PM Replies: 10
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/statusicon/thread_hot.gif PO85RD? To buy or not. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47003-po85rd-buy-not.html)
Views: 337
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: PO85RD? To buy or not. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47003-po85rd-buy-not-post632533.html#post632533)

If you already have the M105 add the SI 1500 – Super Intensive Polish (PO83) and the SF 4000 – Super Finish Polish (PO106FA) and you're good to go...

Linky...

Menzerna - New Names and...

Forum: Products Guides (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/) 03-05-2012, 01:08 PM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers-post632530.html#post632530)

As far as I know it is...

Forum: Off-Topic (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/) 03-05-2012, 01:07 PM Replies: 4
Craig Morgan (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/47030-craig-morgan.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Craig Morgan (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/47030-craig-morgan-post632529.html#post632529)

Cool!

It's nice when you can meet music stars like Craig at events like this and get their autograph, a picture and the product that goes with it.

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 01:04 PM Replies: 2
How long after new paint? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47064-how-long-after-new-paint.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: How long after new paint? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47064-how-long-after-new-paint-post632525.html#post632525)

Usually 2-3 days after it's been painted you can start sanding and compounding. Depends upon the painter and how he mixes his paint, for example using a fast or slow drying reducer. (solvent). ...

Forum: Products Guides (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/) 03-05-2012, 12:54 PM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers.html)
Views: 305
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers-post632518.html#post632518)

***Update***

Picture added to first post in this thread...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/) 03-05-2012, 11:48 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing.html)
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing-post632476.html#post632476)

When I was younger it was easy to get caught up in doing as much as I could... now it's about doing what's appropriate for the customer and the car...

On behalf of Max and the team he's...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 11:44 AM Replies: 5
Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43350-paint-correction-black-07-cts-v.html)
Views: 243
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43350-paint-correction-black-07-cts-v-post632470.html#post632470)

I also have help available here,

Resources

E-book (Mike Phillips' The Art of Detailing E-book Download (http://www.autogeek.net/art-of-detailing-e-book.html))
(Displayed on iPad - iPad not included)...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 11:44 AM Replies: 5
Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43350-paint-correction-black-07-cts-v.html)
Views: 243
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Dealership put swirls back into my car's paint! DISO (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43350-paint-correction-black-07-cts-v-post632469.html#post632469)

Simple.

Re-buff out the car using the Wolfgang Twins, the PC and the Lake Country pads and then apply your Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant.

Pretty much follow what I outline here,

DA...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 11:35 AM Replies: 5
Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43350-paint-correction-black-07-cts-v.html)
Views: 243
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43350-paint-correction-black-07-cts-v-post632459.html#post632459)

Hi Nate,

I found the second post in a review I did for Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant and then found your first post and just merged them as they are the same topic.

Hang on and let me...

Forum: Autogeek's DetailFest Info (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/autogeek-s-detailfest-info/) 03-05-2012, 11:28 AM Replies: 7
Car show classes? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/autogeek-s-detailfest-info/46933-car-show-classes.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Car show classes? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/autogeek-s-detailfest-info/46933-car-show-classes-post632454.html#post632454)

Duh... now I get it... I was reading the wrong definition into the word classes.

Classes - Educational training
Classes - Category of type

Here you go...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/) 03-05-2012, 11:22 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing.html)
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing-post632450.html#post632450)

Correct.

And if you DON'T clay:
-Wash
-Dry
-Pre-wax cleaner (just purchased the Griot's)
-Wax

Forum: Products Guides (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/) 03-05-2012, 11:16 AM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers.html)
Views: 305
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers-post632445.html#post632445)

Hi Mike,

I hope I'm not misunderstanding you but here's what I received from Jeff Silver.

PO87MC Micro Finish will be discontinued and replaced by the FF3000/PO85U Final Finish.
...

Forum: Products Guides (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/) 03-05-2012, 10:55 AM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers.html)
Views: 305
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers-post632429.html#post632429)

Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/products-guides/47067-menzerna-new-names-product-numbers.html)

Menzerna has introduced all new labels and product...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 10:52 AM Replies: 10
PO85RD? To buy or not. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47003-po85rd-buy-not.html)
Views: 337
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: PO85RD? To buy or not. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47003-po85rd-buy-not-post632424.html#post632424)

I would agree with Bob but I think it works great with all tools with the right pads and good technique.

If you had to choose just one, then get the SF 4000

Here's a guide... might as...

Forum: Two Guy's Garage & My Classic Car TV Shows (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/) http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/statusicon/post_new.gif 03-05-2012, 10:39 AM Replies: 11
1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/42056-1966-corvette-my-classic-car-dennis-gage-rotary-buffers.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: 1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/42056-1966-corvette-my-classic-car-dennis-gage-rotary-buffers-post632414.html#post632414)

Thanks Paul...

I have lost weight... about 20 pounds a year ago and I've been keeping it off..

Have to when I'm working with guys like Matt Steele, Bruno Massel, Bryan Fuller, heck they're...

Forum: Two Guy's Garage & My Classic Car TV Shows (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/) 03-05-2012, 09:45 AM Replies: 11
1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/42056-1966-corvette-my-classic-car-dennis-gage-rotary-buffers.html)
Views: 762
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: 1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/42056-1966-corvette-my-classic-car-dennis-gage-rotary-buffers-post632378.html#post632378)

Thanks Ed...

Dennis is so easy and fun to work with and his staff is top notch.

The rotary buffer is a little tricky to share in 4 to 5 minute segment but with the help of Dennis, quality...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/) 03-05-2012, 09:42 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing.html)
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing-post632375.html#post632375)

Exactly, and you make my point in my article,

Miscible and Immiscible - Wax and Paint Sealant Bonding

Here's an excerpt...

That's also in keeping with not making washing and...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:39 AM Replies: 8
Newbiee Introduction to Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47032-newbiee-introduction-forum.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Newbiee Introduction to Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47032-newbiee-introduction-forum-post632371.html#post632371)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

If you're having any issues with any product ordered from Autogeek, simply call our Customer Care Staff and they will be happy to help you.

1-800-869-3011
...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:37 AM Replies: 13
Engine Details (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47005-engine-details.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Engine Details (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47005-engine-details-post632367.html#post632367)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:37 AM Replies: 8
Hi from Orlando (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46981-hi-orlando.html)
Views: 125
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Hi from Orlando (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46981-hi-orlando-post632366.html#post632366)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

The AGO forum is a great addition to the AG store, products, information and great forum members.

Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:36 AM Replies: 3
New Guy from Texas (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47049-new-guy-texas.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: New Guy from Texas (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47049-new-guy-texas-post632365.html#post632365)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

There's no such thing as a dumb question so ask away...

Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:35 AM Replies: 3
Newbie from South Florida (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47051-newbie-south-florida.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Newbie from South Florida (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47051-newbie-south-florida-post632364.html#post632364)

Hi Rob,

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

We love tough questions!

Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:33 AM Replies: 16
Hello from Maryland (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47009-hello-maryland.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Hello from Maryland (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/47009-hello-maryland-post632363.html#post632363)

WE LOVE HEARING FEEDBACK LIKE THIS!

Considering there's a lot of detailing discussion forums to choose from it's great to know we're making a difference in people's lives...

Plus we...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:31 AM Replies: 2
New to autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46867-new-autogeek.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: New to autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46867-new-autogeek-post632360.html#post632360)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

With a rotary buffer and a DA Polisher you can pretty much tackle anything that comes your way...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:30 AM Replies: 16
Newbie from NW burbs of Chicago (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46832-newbie-nw-burbs-chicago.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Newbie from NW burbs of Chicago (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46832-newbie-nw-burbs-chicago-post632358.html#post632358)

03-05-2012, 09:28 AM Replies: 8
Oldie but Newbie (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46868-oldie-but-newbie.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Oldie but Newbie (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46868-oldie-but-newbie-post632355.html#post632355)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Lots of detailing discussion forums to choose from, on this one you'll get all the info you're looking for and make friends with very nice people.

Two...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:27 AM Replies: 20
More greetings, this time from Pennsylvania (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46939-more-greetings-time-pennsylvania.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: More greetings, this time from Pennsylvania (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46939-more-greetings-time-pennsylvania-post632354.html#post632354)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Lots of great people on this forum always willing to help out...

Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:26 AM Replies: 18
Hi everyone from SC. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46972-hi-everyone-sc.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Hi everyone from SC. (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46972-hi-everyone-sc-post632351.html#post632351)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Lots of great people on this forum always willing to help out...

Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/) 03-05-2012, 09:23 AM Replies: 6
Greetings from sweden (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46904-greetings-sweden.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Greetings from sweden (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/46904-greetings-sweden-post632350.html#post632350)

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 09:20 AM Replies: 3
1st detail soon, a few questions (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47041-1st-detail-soon-few-questions.html)
Views: 145
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: 1st detail soon, a few questions (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47041-1st-detail-soon-few-questions-post632347.html#post632347)

See this article,

How to Mix IPA for Inspecting Correction Results (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/31183-how-mix-ipa-inspecting-correction-results.html)...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/) http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/statusicon/post_new.gif 03-05-2012, 09:18 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing.html)
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing-post632344.html#post632344)

I don't disagree with your procedure because I'm a big fan of finding products and procedures that work for you and then using them...

I thought the entire idea behind maximizing the...

Forum: Questions about the Porter Cable 7424XP, 7424, 7336, Griot's and Meguiar's Dual Action Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/) 03-05-2012, 09:05 AM Replies: 11
Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/36066-question-6-counter-weight-porter-cable.html)
Views: 880
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/36066-question-6-counter-weight-porter-cable-post632336.html#post632336)

I'm going to send the link to this to my good friend Jason Rose at Meguiar's, he's incredibly knowledgeable about these types of things and ask him if he has any insight as to what you're...

Forum: Tricks, Tips and Techniques (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/) 03-05-2012, 09:02 AM Replies: 37
Sticky: The Definitive How-To Article for Removing Swirls, Scratches and Water Spots Using a Porter Cable 7424XP, G110v2 or Griot's Garage Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-definitive-how-article-removing-swirls-scratches-water-spots-using-porter-cable-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: The Definitive How-To Article for Removing Swirls, Scratches and Water Spots Using a Porter Cable 7424XP, G110v2 or Griot's Garage Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-definitive-how-article-removing-swirls-scratches-water-spots-using-porter-cable-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher-post632331.html#post632331)

Thanks Jim,

A person is never too late to reply to any thread nor to any of my articles. I have articles that are now over 10 years old floating around on discussion forums and for the most part,...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 08:31 AM Replies: 20
Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47044-clayed-my-car-scratched-hell-out.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47044-clayed-my-car-scratched-hell-out-post632319.html#post632319)

Their's a huge variable that is a HUGE factor in the kind of results you get no matter what product you're using on a car and that is the PAINT SYSTEM on the car. Cars painted on the assembly line...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/) 03-05-2012, 08:21 AM Replies: 20
Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47044-clayed-my-car-scratched-hell-out.html)
Views: 869
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47044-clayed-my-car-scratched-hell-out-post632315.html#post632315)

When you say you've never noticed the scratching before...

Was this with the same car or other car's you've clayed?

Forum: Questions about the Porter Cable 7424XP, 7424, 7336, Griot's and Meguiar's Dual Action Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/) 03-05-2012, 08:18 AM Replies: 11
Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/36066-question-6-counter-weight-porter-cable.html)
Views: 880
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/36066-question-6-counter-weight-porter-cable-post632314.html#post632314)

Good question, something I've never noticed myself when using 4" pads on a PC and also something I've never seen brought up and discussed on a discussion forum.

Could be as simple as less...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/) 03-05-2012, 08:15 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing.html)
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/47016-do-i-need-use-paint-cleanser-after-polishing-post632310.html#post632310)

No. It would be redundant. P21S is a non-abrasive paint cleaner or pre-wax cleaner. M205 is a Fine Cut Polish. The M205 will both remove below surface defects and clean the surface of the paint,...

Forum: Two Guy's Garage & My Classic Car TV Shows (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/) 03-05-2012, 08:04 AM Replies: 11
1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/42056-1966-corvette-my-classic-car-dennis-gage-rotary-buffers.html)
Views: 762
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: 1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/two-guy-s-garage-my-classic-car-tv-shows/42056-1966-corvette-my-classic-car-dennis-gage-rotary-buffers-post632304.html#post632304)

Did anyone see this over the weekend? If you did... what did you think?

Forum: Flex Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/) 03-05-2012, 07:57 AM Replies: 6
Things i need to know between Flex and PC!! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/47052-things-i-need-know-between-flex-pc.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Things i need to know between Flex and PC!! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/47052-things-i-need-know-between-flex-pc-post632285.html#post632285)

The Flex offers more power but won't burn through, or abrade through the paint unless you use bad technique and your car's paint is already thin to start with, like some other caveman detailers...

Forum: Off-Topic (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/) 03-05-2012, 07:44 AM Replies: 8
Anti-static, gimmick or real? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/47055-anti-static-gimmick-real.html)
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Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/members/mike-phillips-autogeek.html)
Re: Anti-static, gimmick or real? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/47055-anti-static-gimmick-real-post632278.html#post632278)

The key for any testing like this is to do everything on the same panel. The best test panel is a horizontal surface that you can look down on, a large flat hood, dark in color, and you must have...