I'm not going to recommend anything to be painted, but there is certain information I think would be helpful for contestants on choosing products. Just so whoever ends up being chosen isn't going blind folded while those who work there already have all questions answered.
1. Manufacture of paint and clearcoat
2. Exact numbering code for any hardeners/catalyst/reducers used
3. OEM code for the paint or exact tinting guide used if it's a custom
4. Metallic/Iridescent content used in the paint if any
5. When the panel was painted
6. Exact flash times used if different from manufacture
7. Was the paint baked and how long and a what temp.
8. Was the panel always kept in a controlled environment or placed outside and subject to everyday weathering and temp. changes
9. Grits and Manufacture of wet sanding paper used before finishing with 3000
Most of those questions will go straight over peoples heads, but helps someone like me that really takes every variable into account when applying the scientific method. If some info is unavailable, it's by no means a huge deal. Another thing I was thinking was if this is limited to polishes or extends into glazing? Also, the use of fillers in products can easily hide imperfections. I suggest some method of their removal before judging if not allowed. If they are allowed, no problem, game on! Lastly, the only product I think should be a constant between contestants is the microfiber towels used. I'm not biased to brand's, which can be an in house name or some sponsors, but I think it should be known which towels will be used beforehand. This is just because we're testing compounds/polishes/pads and not towels, which are used constantly in the experiment and differ greatly between manufactures in polymer/polyester/polyamide compositions. Ok, i'm done for now!
1. Manufacture of paint and clearcoat
2. Exact numbering code for any hardeners/catalyst/reducers used
3. OEM code for the paint or exact tinting guide used if it's a custom
4. Metallic/Iridescent content used in the paint if any
5. When the panel was painted
6. Exact flash times used if different from manufacture
7. Was the paint baked and how long and a what temp.
8. Was the panel always kept in a controlled environment or placed outside and subject to everyday weathering and temp. changes
9. Grits and Manufacture of wet sanding paper used before finishing with 3000
Most of those questions will go straight over peoples heads, but helps someone like me that really takes every variable into account when applying the scientific method. If some info is unavailable, it's by no means a huge deal. Another thing I was thinking was if this is limited to polishes or extends into glazing? Also, the use of fillers in products can easily hide imperfections. I suggest some method of their removal before judging if not allowed. If they are allowed, no problem, game on! Lastly, the only product I think should be a constant between contestants is the microfiber towels used. I'm not biased to brand's, which can be an in house name or some sponsors, but I think it should be known which towels will be used beforehand. This is just because we're testing compounds/polishes/pads and not towels, which are used constantly in the experiment and differ greatly between manufactures in polymer/polyester/polyamide compositions. Ok, i'm done for now!
______ 3. :nervous2: ______ 4. :faint: ______ 5. 
______ 6. :think: ______ 7. :hifive: ______8. :woohoo:
