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05-17-13, 09:55

Scottwax replied to a thread Field Report: Detailed Black BMW 328i Coupe (with pics) in Car Detailing

Newer BMWs have really hard clear coats (except for jet black).

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05-16-13, 05:18

Scottwax replied to a thread Optimum Coating Case in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Wow, really cool! Link to case?

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05-15-13, 06:13

Scottwax replied to a thread Let's say you have $200 to spend on Amazon... in Car Detailing Product Discussion

DA and some pads.

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05-15-13, 06:11

Scottwax replied to a thread Which microfiber pads to pick up? in Car Detailing Product Discussion

I've had good results with both the Meguiars and Optimum pads. After each panel, I spin the pad over a nylon bristle brush, fluffs them right up....

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05-14-13, 01:38

Scottwax replied to a thread Should I upgrade my Polisher? in Car Detailing

I got mine right, then put Opti-Coat on it. Shouldn't have to do much beyond wash for a really long time. Tired of obsessing over my own vehicle, not...

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05-12-13, 05:53

Scottwax replied to a thread Should I upgrade my Polisher? in Car Detailing

If your PC is working fine, I don't think going to the Griots is enough of an upgrade to spend the money on. If it was dead, yeah, replace it with...

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05-12-13, 05:36

Scottwax replied to a thread Applying Opti-Coat to hood only, sealant remainder of vehicle? in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Probably done close to 100 cars now, really haven't had any problems with the syringe. You just kind of develop a feel for how hard to push. I cut my...

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05-12-13, 08:48

Scottwax replied to a thread I think I'm installing holograms on my car - what am I doing wrong? in Machine Polishing & Sanding

Can't get UNO to work for me either. Doesn't matter anyway because HD Cut and HD Polish are both really good.

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05-12-13, 05:59

Scottwax replied to a thread Longevity and "look" of Opti-Coat in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Microfiber covered foam pad.

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05-11-13, 05:36

Scottwax replied to a thread Applying Opti-Coat to hood only, sealant remainder of vehicle? in Car Detailing Product Discussion

If the clear coat is compromised, there might be differences in appearance even if you use the same LSP on the whole vehicle. I can tell you that...

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05-11-13, 05:34

Scottwax replied to a thread cleaner waxes? in Car Detailing Product Discussion

I haven't had any issues. But if you have old, dried out trim, I'd tape that off no matter what I use.

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05-11-13, 05:32

Scottwax replied to a thread Longevity and "look" of Opti-Coat in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Power Clean at 3:1 to clean bugs off Opti-Coat has no effect on the coating but eats up the bugs pretty good.

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05-11-13, 12:47

Scottwax replied to a thread Vlad: 87 BMW 535is, 170K miles - Perfect to MOAR Perfect in Click & Brag

Pinstripe problem or not, the car looks terrific!

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05-10-13, 03:05

Scottwax replied to a thread April 2013 pics: 1988 civic Lx sedan in Click & Brag

Its in amazing condition for a 25 year old car!

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05-10-13, 09:43

Scottwax replied to a thread $100 Paint Correction Kit in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Of the ones I've used, Rupes>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HF>PC>Meguiars

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05-10-13, 09:38

Scottwax replied to a thread $100 Paint Correction Kit in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Mine had the wobbly backing plate but I have so many from my other DAs it didn't matter. But the HF machine seems pretty solid, good power and its...

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05-10-13, 09:10

Scottwax replied to a thread Longevity and "look" of Opti-Coat in Car Detailing Product Discussion

This is key. If you wipe over the coating while it is still tacky, I feel it can compromise the look. Seems like the less I touch it, the better it...

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05-10-13, 06:55

Scottwax replied to a thread Holograms, swirls and scratches oh my! Repainted Black GMC Sierra Restored... in Click & Brag

Nice job bringing that beast back! Maybe some customer education is in order on it? Like stop wiping down your truck? ;) I always get asked about...

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05-10-13, 06:46

Scottwax replied to a thread Longevity and "look" of Opti-Coat in Car Detailing Product Discussion

1. I am getting customers I might not otherwise get. Seems that many of them are looking for long term protection for their paint, not someone to...

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05-10-13, 06:39

Scottwax replied to a thread Longevity and "look" of Opti-Coat in Car Detailing Product Discussion

I don't know what happened with the car you are talking about but the Fisker Karma I did last year still looked amazing this year. So he had us...

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05-09-13, 06:26

Scottwax replied to a thread Taking things to a new level for me in Click & Brag

Agree on the Harbor Freight polisher, pretty solid machine. Looks like you are off to a good start. Claying, polishing and a good wax or sealant will...

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05-09-13, 02:24

Scottwax replied to a thread Longevity and "look" of Opti-Coat in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Pictures unfortunately don't always pick up how wet paint looks. But every customer has been thrilled with the look, and it stays that way for a long...

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05-09-13, 07:37

Scottwax replied to a thread Bought a used black car with awful paint in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Meguiars #205 and NXT wax. Remove/fill what you can, then save up for a paint job.

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05-09-13, 07:33

Scottwax replied to a thread Longevity and "look" of Opti-Coat in Car Detailing Product Discussion

Tried to get as many different colors as possible...

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