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    Kid scratched the wifes new truck

    2018 Toyota Highlander My kid accidentally scratched it. I`m more of a weekend warrior and just wondering how someone would try to tackle this scratch? I currently have the a porter cable 7424. Lake country orange, green, black pads. Meguiars mirror glaze professional #105, #205 and medium...
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    Detailer around Chicagoland area?

    I know some guys on here are around my area, problem is, I cant find them now when I need them. Im in 60435 zip code (about 45 miles southwest of Chicago); looking for someone to detail my car.
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    Solution Finish Vs. DP Tire Gel (Pictures)

    I ordered some solution finish black trim restorer. Did a little experiment on the trim of my bumper. The pictures were taken right after application and then about 5 days later. It rained as well during some of these days. DP Tire Gel on left, solution finish on right. Middle is unaltered...
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    Before I do anything stupid....want to get confirmation.

    Safe to spray all this down (not pressure washer)? I may cover the alternator, but everything else is OK? I just feel weird washing it down, especially without the cover on. Want to make sure Im not missing something before I do it.
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    2011 Audi A4 silver

    I like silver cause it hides, but I hate it at the same time cause I feel it shows the least even when you work hard on it. Thats about the only thing I miss about my old car that was black.....when it was detailed, you knew it! I washed, clayed, klasse AIO, and 2 coats of Collinite 845. Im...
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    Collinite 845 application with PC7424 video?

    Can anyone link me to a video showing the proper way to apply 845 with the PC? I want to do mine with PC versus hand, but want to make sure I am doing it right. I want to see how much time a panel takes with the PC.
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    What would you recommend to correct this?

    Trying to help my friend out. I got a PC 7424 with all LC pads except the purple wool one. We hit it first with megs fine cut on yellow, scratches remained. Then we did medium cut on yellow, and some scratches still remain. Now I have held off on having him get the ultra cut because on my...
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    Multiple coats of Klasse SG

    I've read to wait 8-10 hours before adding another layer of Klasse SG. If the car is garage kept and not drive, after the first coat, what do I need to do to it tomorrow before adding the next layer? Do I need to wash it again? Dust?
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    Pads for PC 7424

    I picked up this PC here, (didnt pay that amount though) lol, a while ago. But I cant find the pads are anything. Right now it has a plate with velcro on it. Amazon.com: Porter-Cable 7424 6-Inch Variable Speed Random-Orbit Polisher: Home Improvement Should I go with lake country 6.5 inch...
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    Consumer Reports Wax Ratings

    I just took down the top 5 of each. The numbers are the overall rating. I might scan the actual page later on. July 2006 Issue LIQUIDS Black Magic Wet Shine Liquid Wax BM48016 =84 Turtle Wax Carnuba Car Waz T-6 =84 Eagle One Nanowax...
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    How much should I charge?

    A person on another forum saw pics of my car and wanted to know if I could detail his. This would be exterior only, and just wondering what I should charge him. The car is a 2005 Velo Red Mazda 3 5 door. I would do Wash Clay Polish with pc Polish with pc Wax with pc Go over entire car...
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    2 Pics of my Mazda 3s

    These arent really detailing pics, which is why I didnt put them in my detail thread. But I thought they came up pretty nice, so I just wanted to show them off a little.
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    Plan of attack for inner rims?

    This stuff is CAKED on there. What do you guys think would work?
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    What settings do I need to take night pictures??

    I wanna take some night pics of my headlights, but they always come out bad. I have kodak cx7430 4.0 Megapixel camera. Here are the settings im allowed to change. Could someone tell me what might work so that when taking pics of my angel eyes for example, I will see a clear defined ring in...
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    First time using PC and polish

    Updated Pics*****http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?p=698768#post698768 This is a 2004 Mazda 3. This is my first time using a PC, as well as a polish. I think it came out pretty good. All swirls are not out, but most are. Please note I have only worked in the paint, wheels are not...
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    Polishing with sonus sfx pads

    I know this is in the wrong section, but I asked this question in the machine section like 3 days ago and havent gotten one response. And I find it hard to believe no one has an aswer. My question is with the sonus sfx pads, in the plastic wrapping they say to stay below 3500OPM. Yet from...
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    SFX2 stay under 3500 OPM?

    I just recieved my sonus sfx pad kid. With the white pads (sfx2) it says to stay below 3500OPM with the PC. Am I reading that correctly? So is setting 3 considered 3000 OPM? Cause every thread Ive read, people say they are using speed 6 on thier pc with the polishing compounds.
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    Markings from where compound was

    I was using 3m perfect rubbing compound with the pc to get some swirls out. I used it as the videos have shown. Did a 2x2 foot section, started at 1 to spread it, moved to 3, then moved to 6. But I took the polish off with a MF towel, and now the part that I did has a haze, or something...
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    PII Rubbing Compound (39002)

    Ok, I just got my PC and I needed to try to get some of my swirls out. I had #9 (meguairs swirl remover) and I tried applying that by both hand and pc and it will didnt do anything for the swirls. So I ran to my local pepboys and with my trusty guide...
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    Lookie at my swirls!!

    Ok, car is about 2 years old. What should I use? I got #9 but people say its not strong enough, and recommened either #80 or ssr2.5. Will either of those handle this task? Also, rather than making a new topic, I'll ask this hear. I've heard SG is might give the car a more plastic, shiny...
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