OK, so here's another vote for the Flex3401. However, after using it ALL day yesterday, I've decided that the best thing for me is to use the Flex and the PC. I use the Flex with the regular backing plate it comes with and polish all of the large, relatively flat surfaces with it (boy does it break the polish down quickly!). I use the PC with a 3.5" backing plate and 4" LC CCS spot buff pads to do the compound curves and small areas (upper door panels, bumpers, mirrors, etc.). This one-two punch has taken my work to the next level. I am completely satisfied with both polishers. I wouldn't want to give either one up to be honest with you.
Now... a question for me:
Is it OK to use Meguiar's Shampoo Plus in the Autogeek foam gun? I'm just wondering if you get adequate foaming with those two.
sorry, if this has been addressed before, but any advise short of painting car, for vehicular cancer...i.e. clear coat peeling?
What can i use to get the oxidation off of aluminum bumpers and chrome window trim?
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-met...um-polish.html
That will work on both aluminum and chrome. Very effective, and a great value!
Oh wow, thanks Matt.
This is a really informative thread, the questions I have are usually already answered when I skim through this text
I love my BMW
I need THE softest towels available.
Jet Black paint is the devil. I did a full 3-step correction last week, and i had to go SO slow with the cobras.
Also, whats a good sealant for windows?
Right after polishing with SIP, I wiped it down like normal with a cobra towel, and there was some micro marring...i thought i swiped too aggressively, so i re-did it, went a little slower, and i thought it was all good. When I did an IPA wipedown, I saw a little bit of marring again under halogens.
I was using new towels too, btw.
What's the best way to clean my black convertible top? I mistakenly got some wax on it and need to remove that stuff.
Go for one of the Raggtopp kits. Their products are highly regarded throughout the automotive industry and work very well!
Try the Supreme 530s. They're the softest and plushest towels I've felt to date.
For windows, give Aquapel a shot. I recently started using it and have been quite impressed thus far.
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Hey Matt,
Was wondering if you could recommend me something that I can put on my interior that will work for plastic/rubber/leather to keep it protected and looking good?
Also I have noticed small water spots on the windows that won't seem to come out, any recommendations for this as well?
Thanks bud
Exterior water spots - http://www.autogeek.net/dp515.html
Interior - http://www.autogeek.net/16oz.html
I just ordered the lexol leather kit from you....Hopefully I can change my order if you reccomend, sorry I didn't see this forum until after...My black front leather seats are very dried out and hard but not cracking yet thank god...It doesn't even smell like leather in it, My car is only a 2005 with 40,000 miles ....I am thinking because the car is black on black and has no tint..It has lived in the California sun for the past 3.5 years....I am hoping this stuff will renew my leather....Any thoughts ? Or should I be getting an oil ? Thanks a lot !!
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should MF towels only be used for drying? i heard they are bad for dusting, myth or what?
this is what i was told:
The reason for this boils down to one main point: the smaller gaps in its material will not allow dust to pass through it, and using it on a dusty surface will drag the dust over your surface and grind micro-scratches into it.
Hey matt, the stuff your recommeded me to remove water spots on my windows worked great! Thank you sir
I do have another question, what's a good car wash soap to use? Also I notice some water spots and swirl marks on my car and was wondering if waxing would remove this? Could it be done by hand or is it worth investing in a machine?
I am new to car detailing so don't know that much yet so I greatly appreciate your help and getting my car looking nice.
Will always come to your site for all my detailing needs!
I like DP Auto Bath Shampoo, and Duragloss 901. Both are excellent values and work very well.
A good cleaner wax CAN reduce your water spots, but will not remove swirls. You're going to have a hell of a time trying to remove everything by hand, so a good PC kit would be in order to accomplish this. If you decide to go this route, let me know what your budget is and I'll let you know what I think is the best way to go.
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