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Not even a case can protect soft aluminum from scratching... check your phone after having a case on it for oh... lets say a week of moderate use.

best bet is invisishield or similar film...

whats a MM DMC?

I found some cool info here from BASF... https://www.basf.com/en/company/news-and-media/science-around-us/car-finish-higher-gloss-and-fewer-scratches.html

it seems like 115 microns is the... magic...

I have read and followed your procedure before using the gauge for the 3 press, and obtained those results, i also got the gauge since it behaved appropriately according to your article. I appreciate...

interesting to know! i was very surprised and thought maybe my new to me positest was due for calibration....

i do notice i cant get a 0 reading on a flat piece of anodized aluminum Non ferrous...

So, ive recently acquired a defelsko dft combo on the second hand market.. and went about measuring paint on 2 cars... (fairly new... cars...)

would anyone happen to know where i can fine oem...

stainless steel is about as soft as steel gets (its really soft and more prone to scratching than almost anything besides aluminum...).... but the polish job looks amazing!

Thank you, I'll make sure I bring a piece of steel and aluminum chip from work (flat) and test it out to make sure its within the 3%. If this all works out, I can take on more aggressive PC jobs with...

Is there anything to look out for if buying second hand, it's out of its 2 year warranty period. One of my friend's buddy is letting his go since he moved away from detailing. So I have a chance of...

It will be fine if you have the right technique. Otherwise look for a DA polisher.

except for a flex 3401 polisher.

I'm also curious about the labels...!

I have spare carpet floor mats that I can INTRODUCE a mess on and see how it cleans... (ie spill coffee, food bits, couple of candy, and bake it on in the sun...) lol

Sounds like you need a waterless wash kit, AG sells many, I would say grab the McKee’s 37 Waterless Wash Kit for the volume alone. (plus it has the spray bottle and MF towels.

it seems to me that they just made the remaining clear/paint as shiney as possible and then put the coating on there to maintain the finish and slow/stop it from further degradation. I wish I still...

I thought I saw someone do this with opticoat when it was first released, I cant find the video and if I could I'll link it?

I hope its okay to link to outside forums... Opti-Coat vs Clear Coat...

uh... probably quick detailer. Since that is what I use a lot of (to maintain car after wash, during drying to minimize any water spots, door jams, any spots I missed, removing stubborn wax/sealant...

The people making the weather forecast is the highest paying wrong people in the world. :P

and to answer the question, it usually rains the evening i finish washing my car and applied a fresh coat...

Is there anyone in NYC (I'm in south Brooklyn) area that wouldn't mind meeting up so I can see/handle the tool just a little? I am on the fence about getting something to compliment my 3401 to do...

Whoaaa I was just about to ask!

I use my trusty ole nitecore mh2c, but look to get something more serious, as thats my daily / hiking light, dont really wanna mix personal with business items. lol

awesome job, but would it be better to hide the owner's plate? Just wondering.

so.. you got to keep your defective one???

This reminds me of the BFMS wax discussion where people felt the wax should have felt more slick. I... generally don't want to touch my paint... so...???? Also you are allowed to put sealant/wax over...

I do my car every 3-6 weeks unless something demands my attention. I live in NYC, its my daily (although i average about 1k miles every 3 months. lol) so yeah... I let some dust settle before i worry...

I think it is a forum rule that we cannot really discuss products not sold my Autogeek, or at least it cannot be discussed in a fashion that makes the product look competitive to the ones sold by...