Whoa this is an old thread! I think I used steel wool, maybe even a green scouring pad. Something like p21s metal soap would have worked great here with the scouring pad. I believe I used blue magic...
Look for a post I replied to earlier this year (I think) on the subject. It seems it is usually OK for checked bags. I make sure everything is accesible for testing if they do want to, and add a...
M105 under MF cutting pad seems to work on certain paints better than others. It will cut more than D300, with the dusting and caking typical of M105. On some cars it finishes down better than a...
Anything (sealants) will help, but none are a permanent fix. They will all need re-application. So with this in mind, a spray sealat is the easiest. Opti-seal works great in my experience, and does...
Try to wool pads. I know the 3m compound on wool can remove 1500 grit. It is hardcore stuff, but keep it slpw and light, and step up the process little by little, inspecting often before proceeding...
I travel with 2 PC's and the Flex Rotary (lighter than the Makita) in a hard case small suitcase that is small enough to be carry-on. But I just check it, usually due to be able to carry a backpack...
There is orange peel under the clear as well, as the paint is sprayed the same way as the clear. Once you sand flat you will be as good as it will get. The E90 M3 we did had horrible orange peel...
We just picked up a great deal on a compressor, 110V, 5.x cfm @ 90psi from HD for under $300. My tornador should arrive here tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out!
If you look at one of our STi writeups, we compared sonax, wolf chemical, p21s and wb on some nasty bbs wheels. WB is a necesity if you work on typical german wheels. The others...
I bet forcing the tape and using some pressure behind it to put it on would leave tons of marring as well. The solvents in the adhesive could deteriorate the LSP, but some things make taping almost...
Could be left over product from the interior wipe, or just stuff not wiped off the glass completely. I doubt it is the aquapel as it would leave more of a streak than a fog. Further, the day looks...
Door jambs are one of my specialties ;) And there are many ways to go at them. I learned from Kevin Brown to use Body Solvent for filthy jambs. This stuff cuts through grease and has a long dwell...
S2K, we do work on daily drivers. If you check out our site you will see minivans, camrys, jeeps, etc. The idea is, like you mention yourself, not to...
Caution: if the wrap is matte do not polish. If it is not matte, M205 on a black pad on speed 4 or 5 is good enough. Do not expect miracles, at the most you will see an improvement in clarity and...