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  1. Connor

    Compound and Polish

    I have a DA that I use to wax fiberglass boat topsides in the summer. I use a wool pad for that, and I think it came with two foam pads, I have no idea what they are or do. For compounding and polishing my SUV, what pads do I need, and what compounds and polishes would be good for a beginner...
  2. Smith

    Smith's 1973 Nova Custom

    I will start this thread by saying it's going to progress slow for now as I just forked out the cash for the car, hopefully I'll have some free/smaller things to do for now though. A little history on the car, it's a 1973 Nova that started it's life as light green metallic in I believe in West...
  3. D

    Machine polishing kits now available at Surf City Garage!

    SCG Pro is proud to announce the addition of machine polishing bundles to our site. Each kit is available in a variety of pad sizes to suit virtually any polisher on the market and features substantial savings built right in! A big thank you to our customers whos feedback and input helped shape...
  4. Jared

    What machine to buy?

    Well, after watching a friend do some correction on my car, and how easy it seemed, I am ready to purchase some stuff by the end of summer to take care of the car this winter while I'm bored. He used a Rupes, I know some like Flex, PC and Griots. Don't want to spend a ton, and it's just for...
  5. D

    Pad size and its impact on polishing power

    a little something I put together for the technical library over on SCGforums.com... figured it might be of use here. A great deal of time is spent discussing the various foam types and face design of pads, but very little attention is paid to the pads diameter and thickness. One could...
  6. Smith

    Post your detailing products review!

    Borrowed this thread from some other forums, however, figured it could be used here as well! Everyone has their opinion on what is best and what makes company X product better than company Y's product. With that being said this thread is meant for those of you who try/have tried new products...