The IPA panel wipe should have a final dilution rate of only 10 to 15 percent (12 oz water + 4 oz 70% IPA). Too high of a percentage can harm the clear coat. It's also important to use distilled...
In general, I have found hard to remove polish is due to using either using too much product and/or not breaking the product down enough. Generally, it will turn clear when it's been broken down...
Incredible transformation! 3D Speed has fillers so it would be great to see how a section looks after a panel wipe. If it still looks great than that's a miracle paint correction.
It must be a pretty good combination since Esoteric is also recommending the same combo. It can be done either way as a one step or a two-step. The Sonax Perfect Finish is pad dependent so paired...
What's interesting as far as the timing of this thread is that I just watched a YouTube video by Obsessed Garage titled "What I actually use when polishing". The owner recommends FCC or Jescar...
I don't 100% buy it's what the customer wants argument. The detailer should be the expert in the situation and draw the line on what they will or won't do by what's in the best interest of the...
How do you apply the Ultra Lock+? I have tried applying it by hand with a yellow foam applicator, but it's been difficult getting even coverage. In some spots it seems to not stick to the paint so I...
These Harbor Freight Grant edgeless microfiber towels are of good quality and haven't been linty in my experience. You can't beat the price with a 12 pack being only $6.99.
Meguiars 3 n 1 wax is primarily made for hand application which it even comes with a foam applicator for this purpose. It does a good job of getting out swirls and water spots. You could even use...
What compound would you recommend that offers slightly more cut than 3D One? I want something that I can go to if 3D One and a microfiber cutting pad on a 8mm DA polisher isn't getting the job done....
I've been watching some videos from the folks at DIY Detail and they are big proponents of using waffle foam pads on a da polisher. They say the waffle pads run cooler, glide over the surface better...
I understand it might be hard to quantify but if using an 8mm dual action polisher with a pad that has a cut of 5 out of 8. Would you say that a 15mm throw dual action polisher would give a cut of 6,...
I just barely run the duster over the exterior surfaces to gently lift any loose dust off the car. It's extremely gentle. I never use any pressure or even the weight of the duster against the paint....
