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I posted about this earlier but the problem is still occuring: The shop finished wetsanding and buffing a few body pieces I was missing. They did not wax or glaze nor even wash the car - at my request. The finish they gave me is very smooth, slick, and glossy... There are some light swipe...

I got my 3M 05937 in yesterday and tried a test area under fluorescent lighting - this is on fresh black paint. The only thing on the car beforhand is 3M IHG. By hand, the MG did a decent job polishing out some light swirling - and it of course removed the IHG the was previously on the test...

I'm wondering if I can use AIO as a base for EX with carnauba? I don't see why not, it seems AIO is a good base for almost any sealant. Any opinions on how AIO + EX might work and look?

I don't have a PC and want to apply 3M PI-III MG by hand, I've got the typical MF and foam applicators. Is there any other one I should get for MG by hand?

I need to go over this one more time since I'm still worried... I went to my paint shop to see the last few parts that have been wet sanded and buffed. It looks like beautiful work.... but... at certain angles I could see a few places where there where swipe marks that I believe may have been...

I'm still undecided about what to do for my first detail on my new black paint... garage queen but I'd like to do what I can to start protecting the new finish. Right now I'm thinking: AIO + SG + Souveran or AIO + EX + Souveran I know its personnal preference... I'd just like to...

On well prepped black paint and an AIO base, what would look best under a carnauba topper... EX or EX-P? Thanks!!!

I would like to do my best at keeping micromarring down to a minimum since I have a new black paint job on the Mustang. Its driven on weekends and kept in the garage... What would cause the least amount of micromarring? Taking an indoor car cover on and off or frequent QD'ing? I'm thinking...

Since I have a black garage queen, what LSP's keep off dust the best? I know its not recommended to QD a dusty black car so I'm looking for LSP ideas that offer the best protection against dust, marring, and new swirls...

I'd eventually like to polish with 3M Machine Glaze. I will be going with the Klasse Twins. Do you recommend a good final polish with a very light abrasive in it such as Sonus Paint Cleanser or P21S PCL after 3M Machine Glaze or is straight to AIO good enough? Thanks!

Well 100% of my car has finally been covered with a new black paint job. The shop has intended all along to "wet sand and buff". There is currently a fair amount of orange peel and the shop told me that wet sand and buffing is how they get that "real flat surface and mirror finish". Trash in...

First time with SG tonight, I'm still waiting till after my paint cures to put it on the car but I couldn't resist trying Klass so I whipped out an extra fender I had. Its black as well and the paint condition is not too shabby. Here's what I did: Clay Pinnacle Swirl Remover Wiped down...

After much reading regarding UPP, this is what I'm really curious about. To those with experience... what are you opinions between Souveran and UPP as a LSP? Compare looks, I know which is more durable. I also know UPP is a sealent but its supposed to have that carnuba look to it. Assume...

Just curious if UPP would be a good replacement for SG in the AIO + SG + Souveran combo... Reason being if I have problems with the SG or if the UPP just plain looks better on black with AIO as a base and then topped with Souveran. I really like what I've read about UPP and want to know how...

There are some very fine scratches on my new black paint, it was wetsanded and buffed but I believe the paint was extremely soft - a finger nail lightly passed across the finish left a scratch. I will let the paint cure completely before AIO and Souveran - but I know the AIO won't remove those...

I'm going to buy fluorescent fixtures for the garage tomorrow... I've read the new T-8 bulbs/ballasts are best. I've also read the higher the CRI, the closer to daylight it is. 100 = daylight and the bulbs I'm getting are 90... so would high CRI light have the same negative effects in...

I want to keep my brand new polished aluminum wheels (not coated) looking as shiny and clean as possible. I only have a Mother's cleaner paste wax on them now to get a little extra shine (after some Mother's Billet Polish)... I also just got the Klasse Twins delivered - how would they do on...

I just purchased a whole slew of products to build a selection in anticipation of the new black paint job on my Mustang... the core products are AIO, SG, and Souveran - the "Forum favorite". I also picked up the Autogeek $10 promo of the Pinnalce swirl removers (both of them) along with the...

I've gotten a bunch of good advice so far and read countless threads but I am still undecided about sealent (vs. carnauba only). My Mustang with new black paint is not a daily driver, it is garage kept, and I have no problem detailing/waxing it every couple weeks if need be. The car is...

I guess IHG is the best for brand new paint... I was almost going to go with #81... are any of the PB products good on fresh black paint? I plan on getting the waterless wash ASAP since I need a type of QD without wax or sealent until the paint cures. I'm just worried about maintaining my...