Recent content by FishWagon

I have an area on my windshield that is driving me nuts! There is a slanted vertical strip on the glass that matches up with where a windshield wiper must have been laying. It is only visible when moisture is present such as when I go to work early in the morning or if I pass a damp towel over...

Immediately after applying 2 coats of Jeffs Acrylic Jett Trigger, the rain started coming down. Do you think that my protection has been compromised by not curing long before getting wet????

When I first got my new truck home last October, I treated it to Clay, Klasse AIO, Jeff's AJT, and Collinite. I have waxed numerous times since then but I believe it is time for some fresh synthetic sealant (AJT). How should I prep (remove current wax)? The paint is VERY clean still, but...

Lately I find myself driving through areas with tons of bugs (love bugs and others). I would like to be able to just wash the contaminated areas (bumper, windshield, mirrors, grill, etc) sometimes without doing my entire truck everyday. However I can't tolerate the water spots etc. that would...

I need to attack some serious corrosion on my boat trailer's aluminum rims. If I use Alumabrite, do I need to somehow protect my tires???? If I need to scrub a little, what do you think I should use? thanks

Aquapel is one of the only products that I've read about in these forums that everyone seems to agree is outstanding. I finally gave it a try last week and it finally rained this morning on my way to work. What I found was that at slow driving speeds (under 40mph) I didn't really NEED my...

I have been using Surf City Garage Beyond Black Tire Dressing on my brand new BF Goodrich tires. I chose this product because of the reported Matte finish and because I'm still not sure if the "silicon tire dressing being bad" stuff is a myth or not. Well my problem is that just days after...

I am a hobbyist with no rotary experience so I purchased the Flex. I practiced using it on my fiberglass boat to get the feel for it. I would like to go to work with it on my wifes 2004 Black Lexus. I have a variety of Lake Country Pads, SIP, and PO85RD. Could you please make some...

1) Does anyone know of a website that I can purchase both Zaino Z-16 AND FK1 425? 2) I'm considering the Z-16 because of it's reported durability between washes. I see a product by Chemical Guys called Black Forever (claims months of durability). Any input there? I prefer a Matte finish...

I have been using AquaWax but am always wanting to try new products. How would you say it compares to Optimum Car Wax and Surf City Garage Speed Demon? I am curious about: 1) Longevity of true protection 2) Looks and feel (slickness, shine, etc). I also have never tried FK1 425 or Surf...

I will be trying out my new Flex soon (on my fiberglass boat first). Rookie question... When using it (in tight spaces etc.) can I use the sides of the pads or just the primary bottom surface of the pad? Also, I read in a "how to" for Rotary Polishers to lift the trailing edge of the pad...

I am new to "Machine Polishing"(other than cheapo type Harbor Freight orbital) and will be receiving my Flex and an assortment of pads very soon. I have many detailing products that I apply by hand but have never used a Polish, Compound, or PaintCleaner other than Klasse AIO (by hand). I...

For years I have been using the Griot's Sheepskin Was Mit that had a red rubber glove built in to keep your hand dry. I just found out that Griot's has discontinued the product. Does anyone know where I can still buy these (or similiar with built in glove)? thanks

Ok, I was pretty much sold on the Flex XC3401 Dual Action (instead of purchasing the Porter Cable Random Orbital and Makita Rotary)...but now the Makita B06040 Dual Action has been brought to my attention. Can I get some input comparing these products? thanks

Time for me to make the step to power tools for my personal (hobbyist) detailing. I was about to purchase the PC 7424 along with the Makita Rotary. I then started reading threads praising the Flex. Well, I'm just not sure what the Flex is exactly and how it compares to Random Orbitals and...