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This is the second time I've run into this and I figured I would post again to see if anyone had any suggestions. I was doing a friend's car, he got an aftermarket hood and it was painted about six months ago. Anyway, the paint looks hazy for lack of a better word. It's nice and glossy...

So I watched the Meguair's videos on how to use a rotary. From what the guy said a PC can't bring a finish to the level a rotary can as far as gloss. Is this true? I've been using my PC for a little over a year now, but now I'm wondering if I need to step up to a rotary to really get...

I was just able to wash my car after several months (broke my arms) and it looks good, but I was wondering if I should polish it. There's not visible swirling or anything, just wondering if it's appearance would be even better if I polished. I was going to just wax it and be done, but I...

Hi guys, I've been using Zaino for a little over two years now. I've also used several other sealants and waxes, but I always came back to Zaino because I wanted the longevity it offers. What's funny is I pretty much never had to worry about longevity since I detailed my car usually once a...

Would any of you folks who have Vintage be willing to do a test with Vintage down one half of your hood and another leading wax or sealant down the other? I've tried so many waxes and sealants and so far with very slight differences they all look quite similar. Not exact mind you, but...

I just read in another thread that carnuba protects your paint finish more than a sealant will. From debris, bird bombs, acid rain, etc. etc. Is this correct? I've used a lot of nubas but I went back to Zaino for the durability and, I assumed, the better longer-lasting protection...

Just want to say I hate them... they suck. I have now scraped my very expensive rims on a curb.... damn the curbs!! Damn them I say!!!!

I have some plastic chrome-looking trim on my interior. I've been using 303 but was wondering if you guys use anything specific for that sort of material. Thanks.

So I read that JW Prime and Prime strong are good for removing any kind of LSP to prepare for using AJ or AJT. Is ZAIO enough to remove anything like AJ or carnubas from the surface to prep for Z5pro or the like? Thanks :)

So I went down today and added another layer of the AJ but STILL had problems getting it off even with a wipe-on, wipe-off method. I'm definately going to go with the Trigger and see if that's easier to work with as I REALLY love this product. I think the Prime is fantastic and although...

I had an aftermarket hood put on my Mustang. It's a gray metallic paint so the bodyshop blended the fenders. In doing so I can see a VERY distinct difference in clarity and gloss between the front fenders and the adjacent doors which were obviously not blended. It appears that it's...

So I just finished trying yet another product. The Jeffs Prime, AJ and AG. I REALLY liked the Prime. Made the car so shiny and pretty slick. Not quite as slick as Zaino but very comparable and the glos was just great. I moved on to the AJ and unfortunately for me I didn't read enough about...

So I just finished polishing my car with this stuff. I think it's a fine polish. I haven't used the Menzerna equivalent so I can't compare to that but I will say it finishes nicely. BUT it dusts like crazy. I'm used to the Optimum polishes and they really don't dust at all. I've also used...

So I'm a little unclear as to the use of the Prime. Should Prime be used after a final polish like say Menzerna FPII or is it to be used before? Or if you're using FPII do you need to even use Prime? I will be using the Jeffs Acrylic jett and AG as well. Thanks for any help :)

So I've been reading up on rotary polishers. Not looking to take the leap or anything just yet since I just started on the PC. Anyway last night I have a nightmare that I used a rotary and left TERRIBLE holograms and swirls all over the side of someone's black Altima. I don't even know...

So I tried out Carnuba on my car this weekend and I must say I REAAAAAALY love the way it looks. It's a subtle difference from before but it looks wetter and the flake on my metallic pops a lot more. I did notice though that the car didn't feel as slick as when I used Zaino. I'm...

I guess this is a question for the body shop guys here... or maybe some of you more experienced detailers can answer it. I got an aftermarket hood put on my car about a month ago. They had to blend the front fenders (gray metallic) to get the paint to match seamlessly which it does. But I...

I'm planning to use a polish... probably Menzerna FPII or Optimum Polish with a white pad to just go over my entire vehicle before I switch to a carnuba. I now have Zaino on the car and want to try something new. Would I need to still do an IPA wipedown after the polishing? Would it be...

Anyone know the best way to remove stains from vinyl stripes? A guy I know has white vinyl stripes and a bird crapped on it and he can't get it out. He said he tried cleaner wax but it didn't work. Any ideas?

I'm guessing you can't top carnuba with Opti-Seal since it's a polymer, but I did a search and couldn't find any info about this. Anyone know if you can? Would be cool if you could do a nuba and have the protection of the Opti-Seal.