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    Re: Newbie single stage paint restoration

    It is better than that. If you want to get more aggressive you may want to try some microfiber cutting pads (there are lots to choose from on Autogeek). Again start out least aggressive with using...
  2. Re: Why isn't there a universal color code for buffing pads?

    I wish all of the manufactures printed on the back of the bad what it was-I know some do. I too do the sharpie just in case, but most of the times it comes down to feel unfortunately since I have...
  3. Re: Review: GYEON Q2 ONE Enthusiast Ceramic Coating by Mike Phillips

    Thanks for the tips Mike.

    I have not used enough of the panel wipe products before coating when compared to your tutorial. Also, I have not been doing a total of 4 crosshatch passes when...
  4. Re: Amateur detailer looking to upgrade his polisher and perhaps pads and products - Advice needed

    I agree with everyone, you need to go smaller not bigger on the pads. 5" pads with the correct pressure and speed, and if you "kiss" the panel with compound (as shown on Mike's videos) before...
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    Re: Single stage Mustang

    Meguiars M80 is great on single stages as well with a little bit of cut. Duragloss 501 is fantastic as well on single stages though it is more of a chemical cleaner but it really brings single...
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    Re: Current Autogeek Sales and Promotions

    I thought the cutoff was midnight??? I saw it earlier in the morning, but waited and now it is down. Sometimes ordering online has it difficulties I guess since you cannot get an answer on what the...
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    Re: Current Autogeek Sales and Promotions

    I am having the exact same problem. Trying to put in a purchase for a gift cert and it is coming up full price. argh!
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    Re: Bubbles after a repaint

    Take it back to the body shop and see what they say.
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    Re: Goodbye WRX, Hello Civic Si! New Daily Driver

    I am not a big Honda fan, but I have been commenting recently that the fit and finish of the new Honda look really well and that is with people who are not OCD about detailing owning the vehicles. ...
  10. Re: Question for the Pro's, RE: Inner wheel cleaning/glue removal...?

    3M adhesive remover is the best for this and a plastic razor and some patience. I have tried APC, WD-40, Goo Gone, Stoners Citrus Mold Release, and even brake cleaner and the 3m far outperformed...
  11. New single stage paint but winter-cold weather and rain

    I recently was involved in an accident and the whole front clip of my car had to be repainted. It was painted in bc/cc-Dupont. This is my daily driver and so I need it to commute to and from work. ...
  12. Re: Pretty bad swirls in clear bra... is this fixable?

    I have had good luck with Optimum Poli Seal and a white pad on a DA. Not much pressure or speed as I recall. I keep a bottle on had just for that purpose.
  13. Any suggestions for protecting a powder coated wheel from brake dust?

    I have a white powder coated wheel. I have tried sealants and coatings. What happens is the brake dust (esp on the fronts) turn the color a light rust type color. I use a dilluted Optimum Power...
  14. Re: Contintental DWS tires and protectant issue....

    [QUOTE=BlackMDX;1511116]Scrub them aggressively with Tuf Shine or similar product. Do not apply anything, just drive for a week. Then scrub them aggressively with Tuf Shine. Do not apply anything,...
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    Re: paint on tires and inner fenders

    3M Adhesive Remover should do the trick
    3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, bug and tar remover, adhesive remover, decal remover, tree sap remover
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    Re: Removing road paint

    In the past I have tried the goof off and the Stoners Citrus Mold release, and finally purchased a can of 3M Adhesive remover (mainly to be used for wheel weight adhesive). Did a car last week and...
  17. Re: Essence extreme gloss...guess I'm the odd one out

    I was having difficulty wiping it using it on a single stage. I will try it on a black base/clearcoat paint tomorrow. That is what I bought it for anyways.
  18. Re: Essence extreme gloss...guess I'm the odd one out

    I will have to follow some of those tips provided. I have tried several times and it is hard to remove and it seems there is something left every time and it appears cloudy. I am probably working...
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    Re: Commuting for work - how far is too far?

    If there is bumper to bumper traffice be careful. In frikken CA it can take me 1 hour to go 10 miles during rush hour in the Bay Area. That gets frikken old quick! I talked to my supervisors and...
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    Re: how much would you charge???? just curious

    For friends and family (brothers) I will ususally do it for free provided they help and then I can use it as a teaching experience and they also learn how hard the labor is so if I want to charge...
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    Re: Have any advice on polishing chrome?

    It won't remove any of the scratches/swirls. The chrome is a very hard material to begin with, and once you induce swirls the best way is usually to have it re-chromed.
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    Re: Have any advice on polishing chrome?

    Once it is scratched you need to rechrome. You need to be very careful with chrome during the washing and drying stages. Maybe if you took the chrome parts off and took it to a buffer wheel with...
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    Re: How to rid my glass of phantoms!

    Just get a terry cloth towel that has a decent nap on it and get a heavy compound (Meguiars Heavy Cut Cleaner M04 you should be able to pick up at the local parts store), and then get to work (be...
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    Re: How to polish Jeep soft top windows

    Mike do you happen to have the link of that detail you used PlastX on? What speed did you run the PC at and how much pressure (I know it is hard with the top installed. Also, did you check the...
  25. Re: How do you handle people who like to be sticklers but are also customers?

    People don't understand the time and effort it takes to do the job. They are not only paying you for your time but your expertise as well as your products. What do they make per hour at their job?...
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