Mirror Finish

[jarred767]

The flood method is extremely helpful when drying off a car that has wax on it. Also, using a quick Detailer or spray wax while drying usually helps the process too and helps avoid water spots, plus if you use a spray wax, it boosts your protection.

[Cleantacoma]

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The flood method is extremely helpful when drying off a car that has wax on it. Also, using a quick Detailer or spray wax while drying usually helps the process too and helps avoid water spots, plus if you use a spray wax, it boosts your protection.

whats your input on UQD over UQW? And when to use them

[Stephan]

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UQD is for light dust if your car is garaged for example, and you want to clean the dust off. It has no wax.

UQW is similar except it has wax in it.

[Cleantacoma]

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The Tacoma sits outside and gets dusty in about 10mins its a full time job

[Stephan]

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Know the feeling, same here.

You need some Ult Wash and Wax (also good for quik bird stuff removal) or much less expensive is No Rinse Express Wash (no wax and concentrated large bottle. They also make a large bottle with wash and wax now I believe).

[Michael Stoops]

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A DA is a great investment if you're really looking to get the max gloss you can out of any paint. Read through this article for some background on using a DA, but it really is a simple tool to get used to. Some will say it's impossible to damage your paint with a DA but the truth is anything is possible. A better way to put it is that it's highly improbable that you'll damage your paint with a DA. Usually, even if you try to damage the paint you can't.

Ultimate Compound is great stuff and the DA will maximize its effectiveness. Follow that with Ultimate Polish on a foam finishing pad and then finish it all off with Ultimate Wax paste and that green metallic should really be popping.

[Cleantacoma]

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Know the feeling, same here.

You need some Ult Wash and Wax (also good for quik bird stuff removal) or much less expensive is No Rinse Express Wash (no wax and concentrated large bottle. They also make a large bottle with wash and wax now I believe).

The yellow car wash soap?

[Cleantacoma]

Re: Mirror Finish

A DA is a great investment if you're really looking to get the max gloss you can out of any paint. Read through this article for some background on using a DA, but it really is a simple tool to get used to. Some will say it's impossible to damage your paint with a DA but the truth is anything is possible. A better way to put it is that it's highly improbable that you'll damage your paint with a DA. Usually, even if you try to damage the paint you can't.

Ultimate Compound is great stuff and the DA will maximize its effectiveness. Follow that with Ultimate Polish on a foam finishing pad and then finish it all off with Ultimate Wax paste and that green metallic should really be popping.

So I want to get a cheap DA I hate to even say it but what about a harbor fright one? what am I looking for in a DA? and what kind of pads? I would love to get the Megs DA and Pads but we dont have anything local

[Stephan]

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No. The Ult Wash and Wax you just spray on and wipe off. The Rinse Free Express Wash (sorry called it No rinse before) dilutes it water but no rinsing reqd.

You should wash with normal process like Gold Class Wash shampoo when you can.

[Stephan]

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You'll find out you have to mail order some of this stuff. I went nuts just trying to find foam pads with no success locally.

Heck, I had to mail order bags for my home vacuum the other day. It's a sign of the times. You'll never find everything you need in a local store these days.

[Cleantacoma]

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No. The Ult Wash and Wax you just spray on and wipe off. The Rinse Free Express Wash (sorry called it No rinse before) dilutes it water but no rinsing reqd.

You should wash with normal process like Gold Class Wash shampoo when you can.

This stuff? http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...mate-wash-wax/ Thats what I got

[Stephan]

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That's good for wash, my bad on the name, I meant Wash and Wax Anywhere.

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g3626-ultimate-wash-and-wax-anywhere/

http://www.meguiars.com/en/professional/products/d11401-rinse-free-express-wash/

[Cleantacoma]

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That's good for wash, my bad on the name, I meant Wash and Wax Anywhere.

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g3626-ultimate-wash-and-wax-anywhere/

http://www.meguiars.com/en/professio...-express-wash/

Oh I got ya I will pick some of that up what do yall think about those California car dusters?

[Stephan]

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*** suggested by Michael S in this forum, I have a a 3.5 Gal bucket with a screw on/off gamma sealed lid and I make a gal or so of RFEW, put some MF folded cloths in there and am ready for a wash at a minutes notice. All you need is some dry MF cloths to wipe off the RFEW.

[Stephan]

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Oh I got ya I will pick some of that up what do yall think about those California car dusters?

I use a small one for inside when needed but I don't have a garage and it's risky to use on outside (especially on black), you can drag bad stuff over your paint.