Who did u guys watch on Youtube to learn how to use the DA?

No tutorial needed. Just turn it on, crank it up, and have at it. Practically impossible to F up. I went in with no prior experience and had great results on my Miata with shitty oxidized paint.

Is there any basic do and don'ts. Also Ecc ran out of cutting pads :l

Take a look at Autogeek videos on how to use a DA polisher.
Contact Ken at Autowerkes, I got some B&S pads from him last time.

It's here! Gotta look for the meguiars m105 and m205, any other alternatives to these products?

http://i.imgur.com/pD3xOQn.jpg

Try Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish, they're like the consumer version of M105/205 and are readily available at Canadian Tire. Good products to start out with.

These should help you out! Have fun!

Which pads are you looking for?

Hey, we have cutting pads in stock. There is a reduction on the website for them but we have 5.5" thick cutting pads as well as our new thinner pads which I would recommend for your DA specifically. They lower the vertical friction allowing more free spin which is important with a DA.

Is the xmas sale still on for tomorrow? I might drop by before traffic starts

They're closed today, the 25th and the 26th. They're open on the 27th which I'm sure Alex will honour the christmas sale.

The consumer line up of Meguiar's is more noob friendly. It's super easy to use and I haven't had to use anything more than Ultimate compound for swirl correction.

DId a 1 stage polish & Cquartz on this hawk eye STI. The paint was originally embedded with tar and dirt due to the soft compound of the tracking tyres.

Furthermore, this vehicle had been washed numerously by the speedy hand wash places, therefore it was filled with lots of swirls.

A 1 stage polish was conducted to remove paint defects such as oxidized paint and up to 70% of swirls were removed.

After that, the paint was enhanced with Cquartz ceramic coating to further the wettness effect of the vehicle.

Lastly, all of the windows are polished & cleaned.


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psyfl0wdit.jpg

Before & After 1 stage polish

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pseq8zqfnw.jpg

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps9vflzxco.jpg

After

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pswbz2fn3f.jpg

After 1 stage polish & Cquartz

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psw7j2ncsc.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psh7kfappv.jpg

Enjoy !

Weirdest thing, but do you guys know how to get rid of streaking INSIDE the window? On both the driver and passenger sides there are these streak marks that look like water is running down, but I can't seem to wipe it down. I've tried window cleaner,clay and polish as well and nothing seems to be working. It looks so bad! :(

I'm thinking maybe it's hard water stain/etching? Usually that's some sort of calcium deposit. Maybe try a vinegar solution to eat away the calcium? Or even CLR? (though I'd be careful with that stuff and try not to get it on anywhere other than the glass)

Just got a new set of wheels and debating if I should have them protected. Have heard good things about opticoat, can any one chime in on this or recommend where to go?

Congrats on the new set of wheels! I personally suggest protecting them for the long run with a coating. What finish do your wheels have?

What product do you guys suggest to seal up and protect matte black finish wheels?

For a coating I suggest CQuartz DLUX or if you want something easier to apply I suggest WaxedShine Aquabead or Aquaboost.

Still haven't bought cutting pads :yuno:

The WaxedShine ones? Pay Alex a visit, he'd be happy to help you out.

Bumping an older topic, but any one know how good this one might be?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...MMI4SF6N&psc=1

I believe everythingcarcare had a foam lance for 40CAD if your looking for a good price.

Thanks. I don't have a pressure washer tho, so was looking into the ones that attach to the garden hose

Did a 1 stage polish and installed Cquartz ceramic coating on this beautiful 2011 - M series 1M.

The vehicle was picked up from a BMW dealership and it was clean but filled with lots of swirls.

1 stage polish was conducted to remove 70% of swirls and Cquartz was installed to protect the paint from external elements.

No job is done until rims were waxed and exhausts were polished !

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnmcjpx3p.jpg

Foam cannon

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psahccqh8o.jpg

Left= swirls , Right = after 1 stage polish

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pssg45pbfk.jpg

Left = before Right = after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psozzralci.jpg

Lee the Detailer vs 2011 M series 1M

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psfvaizrsa.jpg