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Originally Posted by Quintin
That'd be it, plus a few things. I added the #9, #16 (which I think I snagged up one of the last tins they had), #26, two bottles of #34 and #80. The ADS kit also came with the Velcro backing pad, but I bought the Meguiar's velcro pad (W64-DA) from Superior Car Care, so I've got two velcro backing pads. I didn't think about it at the time, but I guess I'll order a couple more polishing and finishing pads for the G100/PC thingy too.
I also ordered a counter weight for 6" pads from Superior Car Care, but looking at my polisher, it's already got a counter weight installed on it, but this one is marked "For 5 inch pads." What gives?
I also ordered a counter weight for 6" pads from Superior Car Care, but looking at my polisher, it's already got a counter weight installed on it, but this one is marked "For 5 inch pads." What gives?
Is #26 the Hi-Tech Yellow Wax? If so, I thought they discontinued that product?
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From: The Bluegrass State
Originally Posted by khindal
I can't wait to get my box of "goodies" on Friday. 
The first thing I am going to tackle is my daughter's BLACK Civic. Should be loads of fun or a big pain in the keester. Then if I could only get my daughter to take better care of the car.... 
Kevin
The first thing I am going to tackle is my daughter's BLACK Civic. Should be loads of fun or a big pain in the keester. Then if I could only get my daughter to take better care of the car.... Kevin
Kevin,
One word of advice...
Don't get discouraged... trust me. Black is a different monster in a different realm of monstrosity (did that make any sense? LOL!)
Take your time and learn there but, remember, black is a different world...
RP
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Originally Posted by Ford Lariat
Is #26 the Hi-Tech Yellow Wax? If so, I thought they discontinued that product?
Nupe. All alive and well...
Autozone closed out their paste supply for $1/can... and I missed every damn one of them (and I checked in three different states!!!!).
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Originally Posted by Ford Lariat
Is #26 the Hi-Tech Yellow Wax? If so, I thought they discontinued that product?
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You can use that counterweight. The machine might be a little 'jerkier' but, no biggie. I've used both and you're not going to notice a big difference between the two until you really use the machine for a long time (I can't tell a big difference at all).
Definitely get a few pads. They do wear and you will, eventually, have to cull but, they should last a good long time pending you take good care of them.
Backing plates... I think I have four in plastic.
Anyone need a plate? HA!
#16... still running as my favorite carnauba based product right now. I have a total of 4 tins in stock. I think I'll have a new favorite before I use all of that...
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Definitely get a few pads. They do wear and you will, eventually, have to cull but, they should last a good long time pending you take good care of them.
Backing plates... I think I have four in plastic.
Anyone need a plate? HA!#16... still running as my favorite carnauba based product right now. I have a total of 4 tins in stock. I think I'll have a new favorite before I use all of that...
RP
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Originally Posted by Ford Lariat
Oh, what was #16 then?
I think #26 would be a cool product to try. I don't know why, but I always picture bumble bees when I think of #26. Maybe because of the 'yellow wax' thing...
I think #26 would be a cool product to try. I don't know why, but I always picture bumble bees when I think of #26. Maybe because of the 'yellow wax' thing...
#16 was called 'Professional Paste Wax'. It's a very old school wax that is carnauba based. It is discontinued. A few vendors have some stock... I managed to snare a few from Snappylips recently.
Like I just mentioned in my last post... it is my favorite carnauba based wax...
BTW, carnauba wax is, primarily, produced in Brazil from a tree... Linky to Carnauba Info... pretty interesting
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Originally Posted by RockPick
Kevin,
One word of advice...
Don't get discouraged... trust me. Black is a different monster in a different realm of monstrosity (did that make any sense? LOL!)
Take your time and learn there but, remember, black is a different world...
RP
One word of advice...
Don't get discouraged... trust me. Black is a different monster in a different realm of monstrosity (did that make any sense? LOL!)
Take your time and learn there but, remember, black is a different world...
RP
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Kevin,
No problem. I'm glad you're approaching it with an open mind that you may, or may not, achieve perfection. Black is a booger, anyone that has ever detailed it will tell you that but, when you take something that looks rough and turn it around, even maybe not to perfection, it's a real feeling of achievement.
Be sure to ask questions if you have any!
RP
No problem. I'm glad you're approaching it with an open mind that you may, or may not, achieve perfection. Black is a booger, anyone that has ever detailed it will tell you that but, when you take something that looks rough and turn it around, even maybe not to perfection, it's a real feeling of achievement.
Be sure to ask questions if you have any!
RP
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From: Georgia on my mind...
So, I think my initial plan of attack will be something like...
Wash
Clay
Evaluate
Spot treat with Scratch-X
#9 on the PC
Re-evaluate
#26 (by hand? Or with the PC?
) Or maybe #16?
Re-evaluate
NXT
Yes? No? Maybe? Recommended speeds for said products on the PC?
Wash
Clay
Evaluate
Spot treat with Scratch-X
#9 on the PC
Re-evaluate
#26 (by hand? Or with the PC?
) Or maybe #16?Re-evaluate
NXT
Yes? No? Maybe? Recommended speeds for said products on the PC?
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Originally Posted by RockPick
Nupe. All alive and well...
Autozone closed out their paste supply for $1/can... and I missed every damn one of them (and I checked in three different states!!!!).
Autozone closed out their paste supply for $1/can... and I missed every damn one of them (and I checked in three different states!!!!).
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Quintin,
I think you may want to reverse the NXT and #26 as I believe NXT may remove the #26.
As far as by hand or PC, either way is fine but I always prefer to apply my wax by hand, don't really know why but that's just they way I do it.
Gary
I think you may want to reverse the NXT and #26 as I believe NXT may remove the #26.
As far as by hand or PC, either way is fine but I always prefer to apply my wax by hand, don't really know why but that's just they way I do it.
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Guys,
is there a way to explain to a detailing rookie (with a black truck) the deal with the #'s 16,26,34,80....whats the deal with those #'s and how is someone other than RP, or BOSS going to know what order to use them in???
Im sure this has been addressed before but i couldnt find it.
i have a three month old black truck and i have only used NXT so far along with washing it by hand every weekend.
is there a way to explain to a detailing rookie (with a black truck) the deal with the #'s 16,26,34,80....whats the deal with those #'s and how is someone other than RP, or BOSS going to know what order to use them in???
Im sure this has been addressed before but i couldnt find it.
i have a three month old black truck and i have only used NXT so far along with washing it by hand every weekend.
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the #'s are the product #'s they represent what the actual product is...if you look on the bottle , it has the # on it...and the order of them depends on what your actually using...
RP what is your monitor size / resolution set as! either you have a 13" monitor, or have your resolution set for the blind person setting! im not posting anymore pictures on here till you get a bigger monitor or new prescription glasses
RP what is your monitor size / resolution set as! either you have a 13" monitor, or have your resolution set for the blind person setting! im not posting anymore pictures on here till you get a bigger monitor or new prescription glasses