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So let's say I'm laying down 105 with an orbital. It's done and has hazed up. Can I just then lay down a coat of 205 with another pad or do I have to buff off the 105 first? I realize convention says to buff off the 105 first, but why? Is mixing them degrading the effect that 205 will give...

Wow! - Thanks to Rtexas (Rick) for this tip. My MF's have been clean but a bit stiff for a while - this brought them back to a like new feel....cool! Cheap and effective Amazon.com: Charlie's Soap Laundry Liquid, 32-Fluid Ounce: Health & Personal Care 1st time : 2 oz in hot wash, cold rinse -...

OK guys next project: I want to reduce the orange peel on my new 14 vette - it's particularly noticeable on the vertical surfaces. I talked to a local detailer and asked him to prescribe a way to do using an orbital and pads rather than rotaries and wet sanding. I have plenty of time to do one...

Guys : Need your advice here...the vette comes with a cheap plastic piece for the center console that was easily painted with metallic black and 5 coats of clear acrylic lacquer...it came out great, there are no runs and just a hint of orange peel but I want it to look like a piano...so I'll...

I have a piece of trim I took off that went on with the plastic tabs, in getting it off, I broke some. The tabs will still fit in the slots so I need an adhesive to stick the trim back on. I want it to be semi perm as I might want to take the trim off again later and paint. So the super glues...

on orbital? on rotary? I have both... I have a bit of orange peel on the Vette and a few have said to try this...the strongest polish i have is Menz FG400 so I'm gonna try a test spot on another car first opinions, experience and advice?

My new Plenum and fuel covers are all just gloss urethane car paint - no special trick here - what's the best way to seal them - I'm thinking Tropical Red Mist Dodo juice - any other suggestions?

I use a 500 g microfiber towel to apply spray detailers...I end up with a nicely soaked MF at the end and a thin coat on detailer on the car. Seems like such a waste...anybody got a better way?

The new corvette I have has perfect paint on the horiz surfaces but the vertical surface have a hint of orange peel..not severe at all...I do not want to wetsand.....can I create a uniform surface with some MF meg's cutting pads on a GG6 with something Like FG400? I do not want to use my flex...

So after finding a dealer in Ohio that would sell me a Vette without all the above MSRP crap I got the car this week. Today was spent lowering the car, putting on new wheels and some appearance mods...tomorrow after tinting, I get started with an inital detail. The baggie test shows some...

The new Vette dash is a true carbon fiber but they have made it a satin finish so there is no reflection. However, many want it to have a bit more pizazz....any ideas? Would a WOWA add a bit of depth and luster? OC 2.0? What else?...without taking the dash out, so clear coat is not a...

OK guys I come to the fountain of knowledge for your opins....I am ordering a new C7 Vette and have a dealer friend in Columbus Ohio that can get me one, they are sold out everywhere. So I've gotta drive it back in early November from Columbus to Fort lauderdale- 1200 miles. So how do I protect...

Ok guys, I'm gonna order a new Vette convertible. I currently am a rinseless fanatic as I'm at a complex and have no ability to wash conventionally. I have had huge success with Garry Dean rinse method on the paint. The Camaro is like new...but now... what about the convertible top?..can I use...

Todd wrote about wetsanding recently, and when he speaks I listen. I've been afraid of it....but with all the right tools - oh well here's my story: I bought a new larger spoiler on ebay unpainted and for the first time, my painter returned it to me painted with a less than perfect job with...

Todd -blackfire on Awlgrip ? Just painted a spoiler with Marine Awlgrip....looks exactly like powder coat....very cool....so what blackfire stuff can I use on it?

My car sits under trees all day and the paint gets dirty in a few months. So it was time for tear down/re polish. I love this schedule: 1. Duragloss rinseless wipe -leave wet 2. speedy prep towel and rinseless as the lube 3. Griot's Orbital on speed 3.5 with white pad and Menzerna SF4500...

Just installed these functioning hood vents on my car - they are very high quality black satin finish powdercoat...what to use to seal? Opti coat? BFWD? I'm all ears...

The new splitter on my car is a black poly plastic and the lip is plastidip. I have put Poorboys Natural Look on them now but am wondering about a more permanent sealer 1. can I use opt coat? will that work? 2. a sealant like BFWD? 3. or spray sealants like BFCS or Prima Hydro max? what's the...

I wish I had a before pic as my calipers were filthy black with brake dust - Spray with Iron-X, wait 3min and rinse with soapy rag and it's brand new looking. I love that stuff. BTW, very happy with this paint on the caliper - 3 Coats Duplicolor Ceramic...

I have Rinseless...and I have Hydro.... can I use the two together? Any tips?