http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 11:14:36 GMT vBulletin 15 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/cpstyles/meguiars/misc/rss.png http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/ http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54828-Ultimate-compound-and-Water&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:05:41 GMT Hello all, I would be grateful if you guys help me on my question here, specially Michael Stoop. Since the Ultimate compound produces dust, In order to avoid the dust; can i use few mists of water/detailer as i go on compounding? Regards, Imran Hello all,

I would be grateful if you guys help me on my question here, specially Michael Stoop.

Since the Ultimate compound produces dust, In order to avoid the dust; can i use few mists of water/detailer as i go on compounding?

Regards,
Imran ]]> Detailing 101 imranhakro http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54828-Ultimate-compound-and-Water http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54827-what-to-buy&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 06:43:58 GMT I just got my new g110v2 but i have no pads or backplate (only de default) what no. Items do i need in order to do: Buffing and sanding. I would like small and big size as well I already own all the liquids Thank you. I just got my new g110v2 but i have no pads or backplate (only de default) what no. Items do i need in order to do:

Buffing and sanding. I would like small and big size as well

I already own all the liquids

Thank you. ]]> Detailing 101 thepanchmx http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54827-what-to-buy http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54826-new-claying-method&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 06:15:10 GMT Im sure im sort of old on the news of the new claying method that nanoskin brought out. The buffer method which is a pad for the d/a and the latest and best one, the clay towel. Ive tried the towel and the effort, the simplicity, and time it takes to clay is phenomenal. Wonder is meguiars will come... Im sure im sort of old on the news of the new claying method that nanoskin brought out. The buffer method which is a pad for the d/a and the latest and best one, the clay towel. Ive tried the towel and the effort, the simplicity, and time it takes to clay is phenomenal. Wonder is meguiars will come out with a product like this? Have you guys tried it? ]]> Detailing 101 ricadodetail http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54826-new-claying-method http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54825-Brush-to-clean-DA-Microfiber-pads&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:26:56 GMT I have not been able to find the brush to clean my microfiber pads when using them for the first time this coming weekend. I do not have a air compressor currently. :( I have a mix of brushes in my detailing gear. I am wondering if I can use them till I find the one that is made for the... I have not been able to find the brush to clean my microfiber pads when using them for the first time this coming weekend. I do not have a air compressor currently. :( I have a mix of brushes in my detailing gear. I am wondering if I can use them till I find the one that is made for the Microfiber pads. Can I just use a nylon one? Been reading I should clean the pad about every body panel.

Thank you for the help. ]]> Professional Line veener79 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54825-Brush-to-clean-DA-Microfiber-pads http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54824-Using-26-on-Sealant&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:26:27 GMT Hi I think the High Tech Yellow is #26....but first I will say I love megs, huge fan for over 12 years... I have just learned about blackfire and also love it, but I am a big fan of Carnuabas. What kind of durability could I expect of #26 on top of a Blackfire Sealant? And on another I would be... Hi I think the High Tech Yellow is #26....but first I will say I love megs, huge fan for over 12 years... I have just learned about blackfire and also love it, but I am a big fan of Carnuabas. What kind of durability could I expect of #26 on top of a Blackfire Sealant? And on another I would be using the #26 alone. ]]> Professional Line bigbull2984 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54824-Using-26-on-Sealant http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54823-New-Trend-at-Coin-Op-Washes&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:15:40 GMT Hey guys. Just took a quick break from my homework to wash the truck at the coin op. While there, this is the SECOND time (out of two times) that I have seen a person at the Coin Op using the Engine/Tire Degreaser over their entire car... I know this because the "soap" is green instead of white...

So, it's got me wondering...
Are these people plain crazy? OR Are they trying to remove some substance such as sap or something? If so, I would think there has to be a better way than spraying Engine/Tire Degreaser over your entire car. Maybe they are trying to remove wax??

Thoughts?


Back to homework...:sosad1 ]]> The Break Room ChevyNick http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54823-New-Trend-at-Coin-Op-Washes http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54822-Vinyl-tonnauna-cover&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:28:21 GMT What works well to clean and protect vinyl bed cover? How do you tell difference in products? What works well to clean and protect vinyl bed cover?
How do you tell difference in products? ]]> Detailing 101 dodge2000 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54822-Vinyl-tonnauna-cover http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54821-2012-BMW-535i-xdrive-First-Detail&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:35 GMT I have a new black car to show off. I keep telling myself that silver would be so much easier, but I keep getting suckered into black b/c it looks so darn good when you're done. The key is setting proper expectations for yourself. There's just no way to have a perfect finish unless it's a garaged/non-daily driver. For me, it's the challenge of doing what I can to make it look its best & better than any other black car on the road. The pictures below represent the first full detail @ 5K miles.


Products/Technigue:
1. Two bucket/grit-guard using Gold Class Car Wash
2. Third bucket/grit-guard for lower forth body pannels, wheels & wheel wells
3. Megs Clay
4. G110 v2 D/A M205 softbuff 2.0 polishing pad (speed: 4)
5. G110 v2 D/A M205 softbuff 2.0 finishing pad (speed: 4)
6. G110 v2 D/A Rejex softbuff 2.0 finishing pad (x2 waiting 12 hrs between coats)
7. Rejex via hand on the rims & chrome
8. UQD


I use Rejex b/c of the longevity of the product and the ability to use it on my clearbra. That said, the key to a great black finish is M205. In my 20+ years taking car of cars, it's the best product I've used for polishing/jeweling and minor corrections. It's fantastic at removing light swirls and bringing out the best in your finish. If you need more correction, obviously, M105 is my go-too. No question in my mind that M105/M205 is the best 1-2 combo on the market.


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[IMG][/IMG] ]]> Show Off Your Latest Detail Work ghaines http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54821-2012-BMW-535i-xdrive-First-Detail http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54820-Gold-Class-Car-Wash-is-still-my-all-time-favorite&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:58 GMT It's funny, this stuff is the most readily available yet still performs best. I've tried branching out with other washes, some Megs (NXT, UWW, etc.), and some others and I always come back to Gold Class. It's sudsing (is that word?) action is absolutely unmatched and the wash mitt just glides over the surface. With other car soaps, after a minute the bucket is mostly just water. Gold Class stays soapy and always leaves the finish the glossiest of any other produce I've used.

I'm speaking from a consumer line standpoint here, of course, so expensive/rare car soaps I have no experience with. I'm talking about just walking into an auto store and picking anything up. Speaking of which, I need a new bottle of this stuff :bigups ]]> Consumer Line APR Tuned http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54820-Gold-Class-Car-Wash-is-still-my-all-time-favorite http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54819-M40-Shelf-Life&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:08 GMT Recently purchased a bottle of M40 at an O'reilly's Auto Parts. There computer showed one bottle in stock, but no one knew where it was at. The found it in a back room and it was "dusty". When I started to use it didn't look right. It appeared watered down and a little separated. I mean the liquid appears to be two shades. The smell, if any is industrial. My question, is there a shelf life on M40. I stopped using it after a small application, or would it be good to go.
Thanks ]]> Detailing 101 c5rick http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54819-M40-Shelf-Life http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54818-Black-S2000-need-help-on-DA-pad-product-settings&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:03:10 GMT Hey everyone. Good to be back as the weather gets nicer. A QUICK background. My detail last year consisted of a Meguiars G110v2, Ultimate Polish (LOVE it), a GREEN LC CCS pad, and on Speed 4. It proved to be the best compromise for defect removal and gloss without having to follow it up with a... Hey everyone. Good to be back as the weather gets nicer. A QUICK background. My detail last year consisted of a Meguiars G110v2, Ultimate Polish (LOVE it), a GREEN LC CCS pad, and on Speed 4. It proved to be the best compromise for defect removal and gloss without having to follow it up with a finer polish before the LSP. A more aggressive pad or higher speed left a hazy finish.

Anyway, I'm looking for a little more correction and have a question about Menzerna PO85RD Micro Polish I just picked up after hearing good things. If I use a slightly more aggressive pad with the UP on the same or higher speed for better defect removal, will the PO85RD on a polishing/finishing pad remove the hazing left by the UP and give me some gloss and clarity? Thanks, guys! ]]> Detailing 101 APR Tuned http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54818-Black-S2000-need-help-on-DA-pad-product-settings http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54817-May-NOT-post-attachments&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:29:08 GMT Hola,

I recently, with the help of others on the forum, was able to upload my car pictures to my gallery and photos.

Then when I go to attach them to my new thread I don't see any way of attaching them. One of the comments at the bottom of the screen is "May not post attachments".

Anyone know how I could get my photos onto my new thread? Thanks a mil? ]]> Detailing 101 summerstorm http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54817-May-NOT-post-attachments http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54816-Need-help-with-VERY-old-paint&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:58:24 GMT A friend of mine bought a 78 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale a couple of days ago. He approached me wanting to give him a hand with cleaning it up becuase the previous owner owned it for 3 years and put maybe 3000 miles on it and never washed it. Last night he came over and the paint is severely faded.... A friend of mine bought a 78 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale a couple of days ago. He approached me wanting to give him a hand with cleaning it up becuase the previous owner owned it for 3 years and put maybe 3000 miles on it and never washed it. Last night he came over and the paint is severely faded. The hood is suppose to be a dark brown but it is a very light brown. Also the rood has some sort of layer of either alot of old paint or mold. So my plan of attack is:
Ultimate Compound (yellow pad with G110)
Ult. Polish
#26 yellow wax

And for the roof i was thinking purple power dilluted down and seeif that helps. Let me know if this plan sounds like it would work. i have never worked on anything this old so any help would really help. Not going for perfect just wanna clean it up as much as i can. ]]> Detailing 101 00Blazer http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54816-Need-help-with-VERY-old-paint http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54815-G37s-detailed&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 06:29:15 GMT I will be putting pics up of the g37 soon. It's 2am my time and I am beat but I detailed the heck out of my Infiniti today. Wow it looks great!!!! I still have a couple of fine scratches I couldn't get off. I guess my paint was harder than I thought. Well it's a black 2011 g37s sedan. Yup I said black!!! It was a pain. I was masking since 11am this morning and jumped right in so obviously I washed with UWW soap and then clayed the car with Meg's mild clay bar (the blue stuff). After that applied a combo of UC and scratchx 2.0. I used 2.0 for areas that needed the attention with the G110v2 and red pad. The yellow wasn't cutting as well as I wanted so I kicked it up a little. The UC was applied with the yellow pad throughout. I found that using the yellow on level setting 4 was not enough so I ran it on 5 to get results I wanted. I am definitely sure that this paint is hard now!!! I used great technique as viewed in Meg's tutorials (slow and fast for + cutting action). This process took the longest. Than came polish. Oh man I love this polish!!! I used #7. I don't know how this isn't the best selling polish Meg's has?? I tried UP before but this is way better in my opinion. It was deep and rich after application for the black color I have. Finally wax, the wax I went with was UW liquid. I really wanted the yellow tech wax because of what I read about but haven't bought it yet, maybe tomorrow ;). But I have GCC paste and UW so I went with UW. I massaged it in with the black pad on level 3 moving pretty quick. I applied a really thin coat and waited about 3 hours and applied another coat again. Marvelous looking wet appearance indeed!!! I am stoked on how this came out. Literally took me the whole day and then some. Well I did take ps3 breaks and all but very happy non the less!!! Btw is the tech wax worth the buy for a black vehicle or is there something else I should use next time?? ]]> Detailing 101 Nuscence813 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54815-G37s-detailed http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54813-1983-Mercedes-Benz-280S-paint-correction-and-beyond&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:03:10 GMT I recently bought a car from the owner of this old Merc. When I asked what he wanted for it, he said he would like a detailing job on his other car. At first, it was ment to be an in/out kind of job, but when i saw the car, I decided to give it a little more, it deserves it. -This car has the... I recently bought a car from the owner of this old Merc. When I asked what he wanted for it, he said he would like a detailing job on his other car.
At first, it was ment to be an in/out kind of job, but when i saw the car, I decided to give it a little more, it deserves it.

-This car has the original paint job, and 220000 kms on it.
It has been treated well, but it needed some spa treatment. I decided to go with a two-step for it.

upon delivery (washed the day before by owner)








Wash process, wheels:
Rims cleaned with Wheel Brightener 4:1 and spritzed with WB 10:1 while brushing
Tires cleaned with APC 4:1 -white stripe on tire wall was still brown, so:
Tires cleaned again with #39
After cleaning, rims recieved Carpro IronX for iron cut





Wash process, body:
Mac 124 Prickbort (body solvent/degreaser)
Grille/emblems etc. cleaned with APC 10:1
Entire car foamed with Shampoo Plus via K ]]> Show Off Your Latest Detail Work Joenok http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54813-1983-Mercedes-Benz-280S-paint-correction-and-beyond http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54812-Washing-between-stages-of-a-Detail&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:27:48 GMT I've seen quite a few people mention they re-wash their car during the stages of a detail. Some re-wash after a compound to remove dust, some also re-wash after a polishing stage, and some straight after the LSP.

I wash before the job starts, compound and polish as needed and wipe off my LSP and usually that's it. Occasionally a Quick Detailer to remove any remaining smears but that's not often and usually confined to small areas.

Cuirous to know why this has become such an emerging trend. In my opinion the re-wash step allows an opportunity for your freshly corrected paint to be marked- even if only very slightly, by the washing process, especially considering the freshly compounded or polished paint is without wax/sealant protection at this point.

For paint correction I have mainly used M105 via DA which is prone to dust more than UC however this can be controlled with a simple adjustment to the amount of product used, priming the pad and regular cleaning of the pad. I used UC on a full correction job recently and was amazed at the differences compared to M105. Both correct to a similar degree, but in my opinion, the UC was not as user friendly in a direct comparison to M105. However my background involves a lot of rotary polisher use so this could skew my view on useability. The one thing UC would not do for me is dust.

As a fair percentage of MOL posters would be using UC over M105, the lack of dust, at least in any significant amount, makes me wonder why you would add the extra stages into the already lengthy process that is car care. ]]> Detailing 101 Selectchoice http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54812-Washing-between-stages-of-a-Detail http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54811-Pollen-HELP&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:29:33 GMT Im going to detail this weekend with clay bay, ultimate polish, and #26 liquid yellow wax. Im worried about the pollen that plagues new jersey at this time of the year. Should i hold off on the detailing or do it. Im not sure what to expect can anyone give me an idea of the effects of the pollen... Im going to detail this weekend with clay bay, ultimate polish, and #26 liquid yellow wax. Im worried about the pollen that plagues new jersey at this time of the year. Should i hold off on the detailing or do it. Im not sure what to expect can anyone give me an idea of the effects of the pollen after detailing.

Im a daily driver and i have a 2007 black mustang if thats relevant info idk ]]> Detailing 101 iAerials http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54811-Pollen-HELP http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54810-New-business-shirt&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:41:06 GMT Need some feedback on this shirt. Image: http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/500/lp.jpg Need some feedback on this shirt.
]]> The Break Room JG_Detailing http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54810-New-business-shirt http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54809-M-Benz-C300-Paint-Correction&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:29:00 GMT Hi guys

I want to start off with some intro about me. My name is Franki and I'm a automotive technician by day, a detailer by night. I love keeping my cars pristine. I'm here to share some of my work with you all.

anyways back on topic

Hi guys

I have a M-Benz C300 in for paint correction. Which most likely be my last car I detailed in NJ before moving to California. The owner just brought this new to him M-benz C300 2 months ago, he was refer by the GTI owner I detailed last month.

Anyways the paint is looking very sorry and I did my best to correct the paint. This is my first time using a rotary on a detail, because the paint was so HARD! harder than Audi IME. I started with M105 with LC PPF wool pad, but it was dusting crazy, so I added a little of Meg D300 and it helped reduce the dusting. Then finish with Menz 106 with Uber blue pad.

So here its the video





Picture will come later
Thanks for looking!
Any comments or questions are welcome! ]]> Show Off Your Latest Detail Work OTDetailer http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54809-M-Benz-C300-Paint-Correction http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54808-It-s-been-8-years-but-I-am-back!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:28:00 GMT Hello - It's been since 2004 since I last signed on here but I am back! I was suprised I remembered my password! I don't detail cars like I used to but I am back at it with my cars and motorcycles. I still have my black '79 Vette and my daily driver is now a black 06' Lexus LS430. I also enjoy detailing my white pearl gold 07' Harley Ultra Classic. I have been working with some of Meguiar's new products with awesome results!!!! :)

Just wanted to say hi and I'm glad to be back!

Mike (aka kytown2) ]]> Introduce yourself kytown2 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54808-It-s-been-8-years-but-I-am-back! http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54807-Adding-Pictures-to-Thread&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:17:37 GMT Hi, I have my walmart cd of my results pictures loaded onto my computer. I was trying to find out how to get them onto my thread. Is there a place to find out how to do this? Hi, I have my walmart cd of my results pictures loaded onto my computer. I was trying to find out how to get them onto my thread. Is there a place to find out how to do this? ]]> Detailing 101 summerstorm http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54807-Adding-Pictures-to-Thread http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54806-Michael-Stoops-Important-Threads-for-a-Newbie-Please&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:21:00 GMT Am newbie to the detailing world. Micheal i was wondering if you can post all the important threads i need to know about DA, products, pads, car care, Detailing etc etc. Thanks i would really appericate it Am newbie to the detailing world. Micheal i was wondering if you can post all the important threads i need to know about DA, products, pads, car care, Detailing etc etc.

Thanks i would really appericate it ]]> Detailing 101 Rohr98 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54806-Michael-Stoops-Important-Threads-for-a-Newbie-Please http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54805-Noob-Question-pls-dont-kill-me&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:17:13 GMT Hello, I am excited to go out and work on my car. Like an idiot, I didn't sign up a last night and ask my question. I want to go out and get some work in before it gets dark, so hopefully you awesome people can help me out.

I Have washed my car a couple times in the past few days, and I plan on going out and washing it again today real quick, then hitting it with several products.

I have:
ultimate compound
clay kit
Gold Class Wax.

rotary buffer. (Trying not to use if possible. open to try it though if it will look a lot better than hand)

I read that I should be using ultimate polish after the compound so it leaves appropriate surface to continue working with.. Is this always the case?, or just for really bad paint. I'll head out to buy a bottle if need be. The paint condition isn't by any means awful... Its probably less than that 5 years old seeing as the car is from 2004, and the PO had it painted when it was picked up from auction. I figure I hit it with ultimate compound in the areas that have scratches? Should I do the whole car anyway?

also I assume the order is:
Wash
Compound
Polish (if you guys think I should do it)
Clay
Wax

one more question ( I promise ) Will Gold Class Wax work okay after I use the ultimate line?


Let me go outside right now to take pics... BRB ]]> Detailing 101 pacman http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54805-Noob-Question-pls-dont-kill-me http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54804-Hello-from-the-PNW&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:55:41 GMT Hello, Long time lurker, just got a car I really car about(that still has decent paint, unlike my M30), so I figured I should sign up... Its nothing fancy but I like it... Image: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548445_10150940318327542_552672541_12835353_2112366409_n.jpg 2004 CVPI,... Hello,

Long time lurker, just got a car I really car about(that still has decent paint, unlike my M30), so I figured I should sign up... Its nothing fancy but I like it...


2004 CVPI, 129k.. Former City of Eugene. Blue and White.


I've always liked big fast american sedans like the caprice and crown vic. I love my car. Since it is a squad car, it has several MINOR dents, nothing big or metal creasing. It was resprayed at one point, but there are some tiny chips and scuff marks. It needs to be re-painted, but I still want to do whatever I can to make it look really nice until I can it it painted. Thanks for the resource guys... Please don't hate on me for owning a cop car :D
:copcar ]]> Introduce yourself pacman http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54804-Hello-from-the-PNW http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54803-Wash-at-coin-op&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:20:21 GMT Okay to wash a car after it has been sitting in the sun (and is hot) at the spray coin-op car wash? Okay to wash a car after it has been sitting in the sun (and is hot) at the spray coin-op car wash? ]]> Detailing 101 the_dog http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54803-Wash-at-coin-op http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54802-Do-I-need-a-separate-polish-if-I-m-using-Swirl-Remover&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:10:47 GMT Hi everyone. Newbe here. I have a 2010 black Lexus that has swirl marks in it due to a detail job. That was first & LAST time I let anyone wash or touch my car. Prior to that I was using dual wash buckets, one way wash movents etc, so the swirl marks are 99% from the detail job.

I've been doing a lot of reading & have my plan of action. 1) wash 2) Clean (scratch x or swirl remover) 3) Polish (Deep Crystal Polish) 4) Protect (NXT Generation Tech Wax Paste). I'm doing it all by hand. I know, I know, it'll be painful & will take some time. hahaha

My question is, I already have Swirl Remover #9 (havent used yet) and I notice that it has polish IN IT, do I need to even get the Scratch X, since they are are both swirl removers? & since the #9 is a cleaner/polish, do I cut out the Deep Crystal Polish as well?

I'm trying to be smart w/my money & dont want to spend money on products I wont need.

Thanks for ANY feedback. Being a female, I'm totally new to this. hahaha ]]> Detailing 101 Streak6 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54802-Do-I-need-a-separate-polish-if-I-m-using-Swirl-Remover http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54801-Porter-cable-7442XP-polisher&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:57:32 GMT Hi, I just bought this Porter Cable tool and would like to know which speeds are suitable for applying the wax and for the final polishing.Can I wax the car all over and polish it after or is it preferable to work with small sections. Thanks. Hi,
I just bought this Porter Cable tool and would like to know which speeds are suitable for applying the wax and for the final polishing.Can I wax the car all over and polish it after or is it preferable to work with small sections.
Thanks. ]]> Detailing 101 TIVIS http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54801-Porter-cable-7442XP-polisher http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54800-One-steps-All-in-ones&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:39:13 GMT Need some clarifications -

Cleaner Wax
ColorX
M06
M66
D151

1. Are these each considered "all-in-one" products?
2. Are these all of the Meguiar's one step products or are there others?
3. Are they shown above in level of aggressiveness?
4. Are they all non-abrasive?
5. How do they clean if non-abrasive, what is the chemical action involved?
6. What is the order of the above for wax longevity, same?

]]> Detailing 101 wifpd4 http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54800-One-steps-All-in-ones http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54799-G110v2-short-in-power-cord&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:35:48 GMT I know that this is an ongoing issue with the model; the power cord has a short somewhere near the base. I have contacted Meg's customer support and will be shipping it to them for repair.

Is there anyway to prevent this from happening again? Any tricks than keep a watchful eye on the cord twisting? ]]> The Dual Action Polisher FIREdawg http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54799-G110v2-short-in-power-cord http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54798-Help-Please-Dried-in-Sun&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:29:28 GMT Ok I did something pretty boneheaded the other day. I was washing my truck outside, half (the drivers side) was in the sun, the other half in the shade. I was using Meguiars Gold Class Car wash, and rinsing each panel frequently. I feel like I had the whole drivers side soap free, but possibly not?... Ok I did something pretty boneheaded the other day. I was washing my truck outside, half (the drivers side) was in the sun, the other half in the shade. I was using Meguiars Gold Class Car wash, and rinsing each panel frequently. I feel like I had the whole drivers side soap free, but possibly not? Any way, I wasn't really thinking about it, and I allowed it to dry in the sun.

By the time I got over there and looked, it was dried. And these waterspots don't look like they want to come off. I was actually really surprised by what a mess it made. They seemed almost sticky to the touch, the surface feels kinda crappy. I really didn't know what to do so I tried rewashing that side, which didn't work. I dried the side and thought I might try using some quick detailer to see if they'd come off like normal waterspots..they didn't. In fact right when I started trying to quick detail it I could feel under the microfiber that it was having no effect. No longer a smooth feeling surface..not sure what to do.

I was getting frustrated and a little worried at this point so the next day I actually tried to clay that side. I tried on a small spot first which seemed to be making a small difference, but altogether it made little difference. I feel like this is something I've done before, allowed it to try in the sun and there were no nasty results left over. Not really sure what went so wrong. What should I do? There's a coat of Megs Ultimate Wax on there from maybe a month and a half ago. I was thinking starting from square one? Maybe Meguiars Ultimate Compound?

Any help would be great, thank you. ]]> Detailing 101 Glaivenside http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?54798-Help-Please-Dried-in-Sun