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2 quick questions... (1) With clay, I have FINE bars for my car and my folks. I am wondering if I should have gotten MEDIUM for mom's car, since it's alot older (10 years) and poorly maintained. Any big difference? Will using a FINE bar on her car be picking up too fine stuff? (2) Mom's...

OK, looks like I'll have all my supplies for this Saturday for my 1st detailing job (please rain...please rain...please rain...lol). Just a couple of last-2nd questions on my mind: (1) When applying stuff by hand or by PC, is it necessary to cover vinly and rubber with masking tape? I...

Any suggestions if I can't find a product here that I want to purchase? I want to give my business to all that support DC as opposed to other websites that aren't sponsors, but some of our sponsors don't have what I want to get. Maybe this is a dumb question, as the vast majority of my $$$ are...

Partially answered elsewhere, but given that these are abrasives, I figured let me ask specifically, since the websites selling them give the same "use for....." descriptions. Can someone elaborate what kind of car swirls or damage each of these are best for? Obviousley, the more damage the...

If your car's finish is OK and you have a scratch, what's the best way to just work on the scratch and not re-do the whole car? My sister has a 12" scratch on her mininvan and asked me if I could get it out (with the help of this board!). I will probably do her entire car soup-to-nuts once I...

I just purchased the 7424 and it just has the 1 white pad (6", I think). I guess it's a "fine" pad, for final polishing or waxing. I was wondering if anybody had any thoughts on the SONUs line, since they seemed to have all the different types I might need. I have a brand-new Honda Civic EX...

Was wondering if there's a good "how to" for folks looking to detail at home on DVD or VHS. Something for the novice to the more advanced?

To do a proper detailing, soup-to-nuts, how long do you find it takes you? I'm not talking about detailing for a show competition, just a regular EXTERIOR ONLY wash-chem wash-clay-sealant-wax routine. If anybody wants to let me know how long it takes to engine/interiror detail, feel free. As...

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/pads.htm?L+coastest+qvkx8969ffdbd9db+1090916632 On the 7424, what pads does one use for what applications? Do I need to order extra pads, if so which ones, and what about these different sizes and counterweights?

My brother's car got a nasty scratch from our nephew who brushed/fell into the rear passenger door with the handle end of his bicycle. He wasn't going fast -- just peddling slowly to get into the garage -- but he was between cars and he's young and....well, you know the rest. Anyway, my...

Is there a FAQ thread for newbies on all the basic questions I and other newcomers to this site have been asking? If there isn't, maybe there should be? I'm talking about a thread or page that answers all the basics: step-by-step what needs to be done, what products you need at the minimum...

I take it SSR1 is more than adequate for a new car (mine is a few weeks old, my brothers' about 5 months). But what about for a 2001 silver Mitsubishi (minimally washed or waxed, if any) and a 1994 black Camry (ditto, minimally washed or waxed). These are family member cars and I'm thinking...

OK, I'm ready to buy my first products through the sponsors here. Was looking for feedback to see if I'm missing anything or buying wrong: (1) A bunch of microfiber towels (am I right in assuming they're not just for drying but for applications?) (2) 4* Ultimate Clay Combo Kit (for my new...

(1) For a new car, I presume a FINE clay (i.e., Clay Magic fine grade) is preferable? I also have some older cars (2-7 years) that have never been clayed, would a MEDIUM grade be better for these? (2) Can I get away with just a good cleaning, a claying, and then a waxing -- or do I need to...

Greetings, just told about this site a week ago and this is my first attempt to post. I'm still navigating the site, so if some of the stuff I inquire about has already been posted or is in a readily-acccisble part of the pages, please bear with me. I just purchased a brandnew 2004 Honda Civic...