You are not wrong at using the red pad. Since you are not correcting the paint and just applying wax, it should be no problem. If my memory serves me right, the gray pad doesn't cut so it is just...
Great story! I definitely applaud your patience with your friend. I would be raving mad if someone was nagging at me while I was detailing my car. Great turnaround on the Lexus!
One point of advice which I learned the hard way with my rotary. After you are done compounding, clean your pad before you apply more product. With M105 if i didn't clean the pad, the product would...
M101 is definitely stronger than M105 since it was specifically made for European hard paints. Since M101 is a compound, it is highly recommended that you follow up with M205 polish to get the full...
I would say that if the trails behind the pad is non-existent, then it is time for you to remove it. I only see the shine after I remove the spent product. I use M105 for compounding and when the...
I am no expert but one thing that I have noticed people getting creative with their pad/product combination is due to the paint hardness and softness. For example, most regular hardness paints,...
Okay...so if you have a serious dent that you can't pop out, Bondo is definitely a good option. After your done shaping it, you can prime it, paint it and then clear it. If you just have a thin...
Usually, when you see the compound go from a haze to clear on the car's surface, the compound has broken down enough that you could remove it. It seems to me that you might be working the compound...
If you are interested in the D5100, Nikon just released the D5200 just today which will be available this December. Definitely some nice upgrades in the new D5200.
Thats a tough one. The nifty 50 is tack sharp but just remember that if you do buy that lens, for your D60 it will effectively become approximately a 75mm lens due to your sensor's crop factor. If...