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I used to use MEK to degrease lead cores as part of bullet swaging. MEK makes lacquer thinner seem like mother's milk.

I am mostly an enthusiast detailer, but starting to do "paying jobs" so my situation is one of a "home occupation" that is sanctioned in many jurisdictions' zoning ordinances. That is not your...

Sounds like you made a good choice with the 15 II. That is one I don't have. I am using a 21 II, 75E Mini (love, love), and ibrid Nano. I also have a Flex 3401 which I may sell after I use the...

One of the best posts for the pro detailer I have seen in along time!

I am thinking of converting one bay of my three-car car garage for primarily for detailing. That would include one new insulated wall with man door, insulate ceiling, other walls and inside of...

Did anyone mention the Big Red Sponge that Optimum recommends for ONR? IMHO, works much better than MF. No marring on my new black car whatsoever. I usually use the two bucket method to keep the...

Steamer and MF wipe right behind

I have had GREAT success with smooth peanut butter and a toothbrush for old dried wax on black plastic. No joke! McKee's wax remover for plastic did nothing while Jif saved the day. Not sure it...

Pliers worked. Lol

OK...I am not sure what wax was on that Mini on which I used the peanut butter. I noticed the white stains on my friend's car and it drove me nuts. All I know is that PB took it off instantly. So,...

If a pencil eraser works, I would also try a Mr. Clean eraser. I have one on my cart, but forgot it was there!

Of all the many fine (and generally excellent) products I have purchased from Autogeek, McKees wax remover for plastic was money down a rat hole. It does not work. A friend brought her black Mini...

Ah, get a bigger hammer trick. I will try the pliers. Duh.

I feel like an idiot for asking this, but I cannot open my bottle of Iron-X. The plastic cap has some instructional graphics on it, which make no sense. I have tried pushing down and turning,...

In all my years "cleaning and waxing" cars and more serious detailing in the past year, I have never used a machine on the interior. Yes, sprayed Folex on and brushed it in and blotted. On a...

rimcarty2000 - which MF pad do you suggest?

I assume this may have been answered before, but my quick search did not reveal any instant answers. My apologies in advance.

I am in the Rupes camp in a big way with a Big Foot II and 75E, and I...

Got it. I was thinking that you would not want to have a waxed area where you're standing or stepping. Thanks

I use two Rupes (21 Mk II and 75E) machines on cars simply as an enthusiast. As I was recently scrubbing my one piece bathtub surround I thought, why not use one of the buffer for this? Not that I...

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DiPaoro, thanks for putting up with this entire thread! The Q50 is a better than nice car and you have it looking good for a happy wife. What's not to like?

The Ford vs Chevy argument never...

The blue pad and Rupes blue compound did the trick! It is not 100% but 80% corrected, and you REALLY have to look for the "micropits" in the correct light nearly parallel to the surface. I am...

Wow. I appreciate the feedback from Mike and the rest of you experts. THANK YOU for the direction you have given me. I am going to try the blue on a smallish area.

Jeff

I did not think of that! I thought you did 6 or 8 section passes and if not corrected go more aggressive. I will try it. Thanks.

I have been washing and waxing cars for over fifty years, but in the last couple of months monitoring this forum and reading Mike Phillip's books, I realize I am a total noob. I always wanted a...