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haha I dont know about the tar-x but I would use a bug scrubber on that forehead for sure :p

This! Personally, now that I know how destructive these are, would ONLY use these on glass. Maybe that's what they are intended for in the first place.



1. I should have known better...

So I was prepping my buddies 2010 Subaru Sti wtih some Tar-X and a Simoniz bug scrubber. Worst detailing mistake of my life :(

The culprit:...

Thanks again for the tips. I've read some great things about the xmt360. Because I already have a 2in1 and wax I think I might pickup the advanced swirl remover and polish from Pinnacle and see how...

Mine has had 2 or 3 ACD/AYC pumps go but they were replaced under warranty. Mitsubishi has just recently extended the warranty on them too :)

Thanks for the tips :) My paint is almost there, I...

I need to get some detailing clients before I can get her up to 500HP :P 400-500 I think would be the perfect daily driver. So far she has been pretty good on my wallet though. No mechanical...

Thanks. So far just a panel filter (K&N), ETS upper intercooler pipe and the newest Cobb Accessport with a stage 1 ots map.....for now.

We just got an AWD dyno in the city so hopefully I can get...

She's dirty but you cant tell! :P

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/257/19838777126_044fa16c25_c.jpgEvo at the forks by can97sh, on Flickr

I'm having lots of fun even though a little discouraged but I love keeping cars clean. I've been doing it for many years but by hand and with off the shelf products.

I bought a 12 pack of the...

Yea I guess it could have been worse if I had a different machine in my hands lol.

I would have thought a "saturated" pad would look different. I think in my case with the Sonax PF that my pads...

Thanks FUN that makes total sense. The downward pressure is whats causing the heat and when I let go of the pressure the steam was able to escape from the pad. I guess now I know when doing a roof...

Hahn yes I have a washer installed thanks :)

I'll have to see what the pad looks like after it dries. Maybe I'll take a pic of it. I did have to scrape hard beads of polish off the pad when I...

Thanks guys, obviously I'm still learning.

It's not the temps as Its only around 50 here still.

I found that the less pressure I used the more smoke the pad would generate so I'm guessing the...

This is my first attempt at polishing with a machine.

I've been using the Tangerine flat light cutting pad with Sonax Perfect Finish on a PC at speed 6 on my roof and noticed after a while a ton...

Ya learn something new everyday. I didnt even know Meguiars made pads :P I just looked it up. Are you talking about the Soft Buff™ 2.0 Foam Cutting Pad?

I've already ordered some more LC...

Thanks :) It's not perfect but it looks better than it did. The car is an 08 and has never had any correction at all.

Thanks for all the help :)

I think you are right and actually realized this is my first attempt at using any polisher. I just need more gear :P

I'll look into the Tangerine I think. This way when I'm done the car I can go...

I used the white pad on speed 2 with around 20-30lbs of pressure but it was mostly just to spread the PF. Then bumped up the speed to 5 with no more than 15lbs of pressure. The last two passes I...

Thanks for the info guys :)

Is there any particular microfiber pad you guys suggest? I use the 5 inch backing plate fyi.

Also would using the Sonax perfect finish be okay to use as a 3 step...

Hrm, so I read up on RIDS (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/24045-rids-definition-rids-story-behind-term.html). Good information.

I was able to get rid of...

Ahh I figured these were swirl marks as they are somewhat in a circular pattern :p

I think the Sonax perfect finish is a good enough product as it's considered a medium cut. I was able to get rid...

Hello all! :)

So I'm a n00b with a PC 7424XP. I am in the process of correcting/polishing my car (EVO X) and seem to be bumping into a bit of an issue with getting rid of swirl marks.

I have...

Went for a cruise through the park :)

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Amazing job that white looks excellent :)



I've always wondered this too. People that use DA's or rotaries...do you just correct and polish the parts where a machine cant go by hand? I'm...

Damn that looks really good! Excellent write up too!

Just curious...is this your living? If so, truly inspirational! :)