I would agree with Mr Baldone. The type of paint you're working determines all of the other factors. I have two vehicles with different types of paint (one is hard, the other soft) and it changes my...
I feel the same way that you do, but I think I've reconciled myself to it. I try to save steps and cut down on the time factor in certain ways, but you didn't mention how your projects end up when...
Have a safe and enjoyable trip to Frankfurt. I have a brother that lives there, and it's a beautiful city. Like the dummy that I am, I forgot to check out the Flex facility. Have fun.
My older sister taught me how to drive a manual transmission when I was 15. She had a Fiat Spyder (I think it was a 1972) that I bugged her about until she broke down and showed me how to drive. It...
For what it's worth, I have a 2008 Honda, maroon in color that has soft paint, very soft paint. For some reason, Optimum products don't work well with either me or the paint on my car. Ditto for Lake...
Funny you should ask that, PaulMys. I used to live and breathe the NFL when the rivalries fueled the sport and hard hitting and defense made it fun for me to watch. The Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh...
Since your question was about wax, I'd have to agree with those who mentioned Collinite. It's been the longest lasting wax in my experience. Sealants and coatings probably last longer, and are...
I don't detail for a living, but I work outdoors and I detail my car on weekends at home. We are in the middle of the hottest week of the year, with temperatures in the mid 90's and the humidity...
I also learned the hard way that heat can do some strange things to the chemicals that make up waxes, sealants, and polishes. Just about all of them separated into an unrecognizable mix of what...
To each his/her own. In my humble opinion, I wouldn't wash my pads in a washing machine; I wouldn't want to take the chance that the backing would separate from the pad. I soak mine in warm water...
It's funny that you should mention it, because I had some of the same issues with a silver Infiniti that I was applying Essence to in preparation for a coating. I had streaking and a hard time...
I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune. I park about a mile away from stores and hoof it. It doesn't make me a very popular guy with people who ride with me, but I'm tired of getting dings that I have...
People such as these look upon us (people who really care for their cars) as eccentric or just plain crazy. The analogy of looking at your car as an appliance is a good one. I've gotten to the point...
Fantastic photos you have taken, it shows details clearly. Superb job of detailing. I have a silver 2006 FX35, and I hope I can do as well as you have.
I'm not going to get into your family issues. What I will say is that I and probably everyone in this forum can identify with you in this regard: there are family members and relatives who could care...
I see that you live in Cleveland. I can imagine how the sports fans who live in your city feel, because it's been a long time since any of our teams have won a championship. ( I live in DC) One of...
I know how you feel when you take your car somewhere to be serviced. You don't feel right until you get it back un-scarred and un damaged. You also don't want to let on that it bothers you so much...
I'm sorry for your loss. This kind of thing is so commonplace nowadays. It happens everywhere. (Everyplace there are lowlife _______) I had a brand new 9 mm 17 shot handgun stolen out of my...
Welcome to Autogeek, Kyleorsini. I got a 3" backing plate and pads for my GG 6, but in my opinion you can wait on that. How about some ONR? (Optimum No Rinse) You can buy some, dilute it, and use it...
It becomes apparent to even a person unfamiliar with detailing when they are in the presence of a titan in the field. Looking at this article leaves me in awe, at both Mike's knowledge, preparation,...