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I've used Collinite 845 on my car the last time I detailed it (almost 2 moths ago), and it seems to have already worn off since there was no slickness to the finish or tight beading. Would a polish or sealant beforehand reduce it's bonding? I previously polished then applied Poorboy's EX and...

What is everyone's take on using Zaino Z7 on a repainted are that is still in the curing process? I have been using Meguiars Deep Crystal wash which absolutely sucks, no lubricity or thick suds at all. Last time I wash I said screw it and washed the rest of it with Z7, and realized how much...

What's the difference between Meguairs #5 and #7 glazes? I need something that is safe and breathable for a repainted surface, and was reccomended to use #5. I can't find it in the store, but was able to find #7.

I recently had the bumper repainted on my car, and there are visible buffer tails on it now. I plan on correcting it myself so that I know it's done right and to my expectations. I've got a PC 7424 and the Lake Country CCS pads to use. What kind of CCS pad and polish combo would you all...

So I had the front bumper on my car repainted, but now there's a few areas where I can see buffer marks where it looks duller and hazier than the rest of the finish. One really in particular where it could have been wet sanded after it was done.:furious: Can this be able to be taken care of one...

From what I've heard freshly repainted areas cannot be waxed, sealed, or washed with any kind of wash that contains any kind of wax so it can gas out and harden. What should I use as far as washes and a possible glaze to keep bugs from sticking in the summer. I've been using Z7 in the past, but...

Around a week and a half ago I detailed my car, clay, polish, Poorboys EX sealant, and Collinite 845. I haven't washed it since because of time and the pollen being real bad. I washed it the other day, and the finish seems slick still but it doesn't have the small and tight beads like I first...

I am looking at getting my front bumper repainted on my car due to a few problems. I am concerned that a repaint is not going to be as durable as the factory finish, and will chip a lot easier from stones, gravel, and all the other little things from daily driving. Is this typically the case? I...

What have you all seen as far as durability with 845? I've heard 4-6 months can be achieved, but I was thinking of maybe applying it every month or so. How often would you all reccomend reapplying it?

This weekend I finally got to put the 7424 to use since I got it this winter. Anyways, I put it to use on a '97 Chevy Silverado which was is pretty good shape for it's age. It did have plenty of micromarring that was most noticeable on the hood (Sorry I didn't get before pics.) Here's a few pics...

I've recently been approached by a guy that like me to detail his wife's Saturn Vue. I've never done a detail for anyone before besides family, so I'm not sure on what would be a fair price to cover everything and my time. The guy just wants to have the typical wash, wax, interior detailed, and...

I've got a question on cleaning my LC CCS pads. I cleaned them out using the XMT pad cleaner under hot water, agitating the polsih out with my palm. Then I rinsed them and squeezed them out with cool water. Will squeezing the pads out cause any premature wear to them or cause them to fall apart...

Since it was nice out this afternnon, I decided to try out my 7424 on a tester hood. I got out my orange and white lake county CCS orange and white pads, along with the Danase Swirl Abolisher II and I. I started out with the orange pad primed up with XMT pad conditioner, and started with 5 or so...

I'm looking at getting the lower half of my front bumper painted since the paint has a crack from rubbing it a steep incline. What should a good paintjob cost to do just the lower half, and blend it with the top half original? I plan on removing it myslef and taking it to the shop for them to do...

Is all of the 3M basically the same when it comes to removal and durability? I was thinking of using this on a few powdercoated pieces I have. 3M eStore: Scotchgard Paint Protection Film, 03485 6 in x 12 in Do you all think there would be any trouble if I ever removed it from the powedercoat?

Has anyone tried 845 as their LSP topped with DWG? I was thinking of trying this combo out for good durability and a deep finish. Would the DWG reduce the 845 durability?

I remeber seeing more than a few threads on here in the past where people have had trouble with the SSR polishes and a PC combo. Does anyone know what causes it, or if its something that occurs frequently? I was thinking of getting the SSR polishes for the ease of use for beginner polishers, but...

What would you all reccomend as far as clay bars that are soft enough to not mar, nonabrasive, but will still remove contaminants? All I've used in the past is the meguiars quick clay kit, and last time I used it I noticed some marring left behind. Even after making sure the surface was...

Does anyone know where I could buy clear 3M film by the foot? I was wanting to get some and trim it to fit on the frontside edges of my rear bumper. I'd need a 1' x 1' section at the most.

What would you all reccomend on cleaning up Eaton superchargers, or any other roots style superchargers with? The metal on them does not to appear to be painted or have any kind of coating, just bare metal. I don't want to hose it down or use a stronger degreaser for fear of staining it. What...