Since I plan on restoring this 1 step paint on my old 98' Toyota pickup, I need to first touch up all the chips in the paint. But before I started, I wanted to post and ask for tips on what I should...
I just went out to Home Depot for this screw and thought I would post more info so it would make it easy for those that might have trouble finding it. Here is a direct link to their website as well...
I just bought a gallon of AllClean+ and am wondering if I got this right. On the bottle it says for interior use, dilute 20 parts water with one part AllClean. So.....I have a 25 fl oz bottle, that...
Mothers detailing clay was the first and only clay I have ever used. The first time I used it, I was stunned that my paint was actually smooth to the touch.
I've been watching a few videos every day in preparation to work on my pickup in a week or so for a full detail/paint restoration. (I'll be posting before/during/after pics when I complete it)...
Also, I am seeing nothing but automotive rust primer spray paint. Do I have to spray it on, or can I spray a small amount in a plastic cup and brush it on. I don't know if this is an acceptable way...
Thank you for the tips. Think I'm going to have to buy the three sanding blocks from Meguiars. (1000, 1500, 2000 grit) Unless you suggest otherwise of course...
My truck was hit by a rock just 3 weeks after having been painted using a one step. (Happened about 7 years ago) The rock hit away all the paint and primer below it. (The chip is 1/2 inch...
I've had my Absorber for 15 years and I still store it in the original hard case it came in. Its never marred the paint or anything. Funny thing is that my friend bought one a few years back, and...
This morning my brother and I were leaving at the same time for work and he broke out his California Car Duster and proceeded to wipe down his grey Camry. I never bought one because...
Hi! I am about 90% sure that I will be applying Opti-Coat 2.0 to my one-step paint. I have been to Opti-Coat's website and read up what I can, as well as here in the forum and have yet to find where...
Thanks everyone, and thank you Mike! I have been watching a lot of your videos and will probably be ordering a copy of your book when I put in my order during detail fest, assuming that there will be...
I am trying to decide between the two. It seems the general consensus is to use 5.5 inch pads on the porter cable 7424xp. (5 inch backing plate) However, I'd like to know what type of pad people...
Yeah, I saw them for sale on another website and never saw them before. Just was wondering if anyone has used them and what they thought about them. For obvious reasons, I can't and won't be linking...
Another question...I will have and am already going to be applying Klasse to my parents cars since theirs are next in line to be detailed after my truck. However, I think I am going to apply Opticoat...
