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My wife and I just bought 2 new cars about 2 months ago. I have been doing the usualy weekly wash, putting on a good sealant, and doing a monthly thorough interior cleaning. My question is how often do you guys do a full engine detail? What is suggested? Thanks.

I wanted to do a full detail on my car this weekend. My plan is to do the following: 1. Wash with Dawn 2. Clay 3. Wash 4. SSR2.5 w/ PC 5. SSR1 w/ PC 6. AIO 7. HGSG My question is do I need to really do the wash with Dawn? Won't claying the car remove any wax/sealant already on there? Even...

I wanted to do a full detail on my car this weekend. My plan is to do the following: 1. Wash with Dawn 2. Clay 3. Wash 4. SSR2.5 w/ PC 5. SSR1 w/ PC 6. AIO 7. HGSG My question is do I need to really do the wash with Dawn? Won't claying the car remove any wax/sealant already on...

I'm new to driving manual, but so far, I love it. I have the regular driving stuff down. The only problem I'm having is when I'm accelerating fast. I'm in first and take it to about 6-7000 RPM. Then, I hit the clutch and shift to second. When I let go of the cluth, the car lunges forward...

Hello, I'm new to the detailing world, and I'm seriously considering purchasing a Porter Cable. I have read so much about it. I was wondering if there is anyone in the Phoenix area who has one and will be using it sometime in the near future. I wanted to see it in action and get some tips. I...

I have recently purchased a few SSR products which include 2.5 I have read many people saying they got hazing after SSR2.5 How can I prevent this? It sounds like most hazing is caused by not allowing the product to fully break down. If hazing does occur, what shoudl I do? Go over again with 2.5...

I just purchased SSR2.5, and I was going to use it with an orange pad. I have read people getting hazing with this combo. My question is how effective is SSR2.5 with a white polishing pad? Or is it not worth it at all? My paint is 6 months old with slight swirls, etc. Thanks.

I just purchased SSR2.5, and I was going to use it with an orange pad. I have read people getting hazing with this combo. My question is how effective is SSR2.5 with a white polishing pad? Or is it not worth it at all? My paint is 6 months old with slight swirls, etc. Thanks.

I have recently purchased a few SSR products which include 2.5 I have read many people saying they got hazing after SSR2.5 How can I prevent this? It sounds like most hazing is caused by not allowing the product to fully break down. If hazing does occur, what shoudl I do? Go over again with...

I bought a few SSR products to use (1, 2, and 2.5). I need help on knowing when the product breaks down. How do you know? Will the product disappear? Will it start to dust? Also, how much should I use for a 2x2 section? Thanks.

Last weekend, I put Klasse AIO and SG on both of our cars. I got a lot of bugs on my front bumper today so I washed the front part with Meguiar's Gold Class Car Shampoo. For some reason, it looks like it stripped the SG as the water didn't bead up right away when I rinsed it. Is this true...

Has anyone tried both products? What are their differences? I have AIO already, and I wanted to know if I should get the Pro Polish for some stubborn water spots.

I recently found some water spots on the hood of my car. I tried one small area by hand wtih Scratch-X, and they came out. But it took some real elbow grease. I just got a PC, and I intend to get the rest out. I want to get a polish like Menzerna or Poorboy's. Since I know Scratch-X works...

I have heard many raves about the SSR products. One confusion I have is the difference between SSR2 and SSR2.5 1. When do you use one over the other? 2. I am under the impression that 2.5 is more abrasive. Is that the only difference? 3. I read something about 2.5 not requiring a...

I recently found some water spots on the hood of my car. I tried one small area by hand wtih Scratch-X, and they came out. But it took some real elbow grease. I just got a PC, and I intend to get the rest out. I want to get a polish like Menzerna or Poorboy's. Since I know Scratch-X works...

I know this is a dumb question, but how do you know when you need to throw out your MF towels? I use them every week and wash them right afterwards. I've had them for about 2 months now. What is the average life of a MF towel? Thanks.

I have never been to SEMA and was thinking of going this year. Does anyone know if there is a car detail presence there? Thanks.

Hello, I'm new to the detailing world, and I'm seriously considering purchasing a Porter Cable. I have read so much about it. I was wondering if there is anyone in the Phoenix area who has one and will be using it sometime in the near future. I wanted to see it in action and get some tips. I...

I know this may be a dumb question. I have been using Klasse AIO which I read is a non-abrasive cleaner. Is so, how does it get rid of light oxidation, water spots, etc.? I thought you needed slight abrasives to do that kind of stuff. Thanks.

I'm new to the forum, and so far, the info has been very helpful. I know there are many threads already on water spots, but I wanted to get some more info. Yesterday, I washed my car. I sprayed it down first, washed it, rinsed it, and wiped immediately after with a MF waffle towel. When I...