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    Heavy oxidation removal with PC & SSR3

    OK this was some very bad oxidization on a truck with 14yr old neglected paint...this is the first time I wish I had a rotary!! The heat generated with the rotary would have cut my time at least in half, but with some patience and time the PC, SSR3 & Meguiars cutting pad finally brought the...
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    Bird Etching Removal with SSR 2.5

    Below are before and after shots of a bird sh*t etching on my wifes car. I could have used something like SSR3 but I didn't want to go that aggressive because it's a commuter car and it will have more imperfections in the future and I want to save as much clear as possible. I also wanted to...
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    removing wax from textured trim

    This method works for removing wax from textured trim..but not for faded plastic, for that you'll need something like Trim Restorer. What I use - Using an All Purpose Cleaner, a stiff detailing toothbrush or a regular toothbrush. The below pictures aren't the worst I've seen, but this method...
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    Wheel sealant on my uncoated aluminum wheels

    Application: Easy to apply: wipe on - let it haze - buff off 3 Coats applied consecutively about a month and a half ago to my polished uncoated Boss 301's. About 2 weeks after I applied the coats it rained here for about 2 -3 weeks and I hadn't washed my truck until now. Protection...
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    Spray & Wipe Usage

    Below are pictures of what I've used Spray & Wipe on safely without marring. This is the dirtiest I would use S&W for without marring - one day of driving in the rain - Spray & Wipe sprayed on panel - let dwell for about 30 seconds to a minute - amount to use depends on how dirty the car...
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    SSR2.5 breakdown stages with PC

    Below shows how SSR2.5 breaks down using the Porter Cable. Time or passes for the polish to breakdown will depend on temperature, humidity, pad, pressure, speed & speed of movement, so look for the final stage of polish instead of the amount of time or passes. The amount of SSR2.5 I use for...
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    My method on how to use a Porter Cable Random Orbital

    The Porter Cable is great tool for the enthusiast that wants to take their paint to the next level. Unlike a regular orbital buffer, the Porter Cable has the power to breakdown polishes and safely remove the majority of defects (swirls, scratches, oxidization) in your paint. Since it’s a random...
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