LilJayV10

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Never had anyone put it exactly like that but I appreciate the compliment none the less.

pvb32978

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Amazing job, that is some quality work right there. I shudder to think how long it would take to correct that large of a vehicle though. Props to you.

LilJayV10

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Yeah it took a while. I work full time and do this on the side. There were several nights of only 3-4 hours of sleep. I just got done with a black 06 Escalade this week. I'm going to take a short break before I do another.

mac62989

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Awesome work, I'm sure the owner is very happy. The before shots look like small children with gravel pitted rags washed it. Whose garage is that btw?

LilJayV10

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The owner of the Denali. I wish I had a shop half that size

Rare96LT1Formula

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Thanks for the nice comments, us detailers need to stick together! Shoot me a pm with your shipping address and I can send out a sample of the FG400 if you'd like. It is one of the most impressive detailing products that I've used in quite some time. I've been using it religiously on many of my correction work - when applicable obviously.

Oh, and very nice work! Your attention to detail is fantastic.

LilJayV10

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I'm going to pick some up, thanks for the offer though. I was talking to Jeff the other night and he was telling me how amazing the FG400 is. How do you work it compared to M100/101/105?

Rare96LT1Formula

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No worries. Honestly, it's your typical high quality menzerna compound. Tremendous working time, zero dusting, effortless removal. This stuff corrects and leaves the finish LSP ready in some cases. I'm a bit of a perfectionist (or obsessive compulsive) when it comes to paint correction so I typically follow the FG400 up with a nice finishing/jeweling polish like 85RD then move onto my LSP. I have however used FG400 on a few of my customers cars that purchased one step packages from me and the FG400 finished down well enough to go straight to LSP. It really does cut quite well, and finishes equally well.

In comparison to the Meguiars lineup, I typically notice that my pad stays cleaner for a longer period of time when using the FG. My method of application stays pretty much the same with FG vs. the Meguiars lineup - but I've only been using it a couple of weeks so that could definitely change. Also, I have yet to try the speed M100 compound.

Yun Gunz

Looks awesome man. Detailing that far is beyond me lol.

LilJayV10

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Rare,

Have you seen this review of FG400? The way they show it FG400 didn't do very well with MF pads. I'm wondering if they could have changed something to achieve better results. When you get a chance look it over and let me know what you think.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264488

Rare96LT1Formula

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I cannot believe I haven't seen this earlier. Crazy in depth review of both products. I personally would've liked to see him prime the MF pad (both 105 & FG) and compare performance. Todd even noted earlier in the review that both compounds could've benefit from pad priming (although I believe that was when he was using the Flex rotary + purple foamed whool combo). Very interesting review, but I do personally think that different steps could've been taken to achieve different results.

For example:

Some detailers will tell you to not prime the MF pad, and set your speeds at 5-6 (RO Polisher obv.)
Some guys will swear by running lower speeds (4-4.5) and a little less pressure

I personally would've like to him apply the FG400 on a primed MF pad, using both of the above methods I mentioned. Personally, I prefer to work with MF pads with a little less pressure and speed than I do with foam - depending on the circumstances obviously.

LilJayV10

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Do you prime the pad the same with the FG as you do with the Meg's? I use KBM on MF and foam using Meg's stuff.

LilJayV10

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Thanks If you need something done I know a guy

Rare96LT1Formula

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Typically yes. It'll take a little more compound to prime a microfiber pad obviously, but I really like to do it and ensure that that fingers on the pad have an ample amount of product to ensure even coverage. I tend to get really good results using this method on hard clear coats especially, which for whatever reason seems to be the normal working surface for me (I work on quite a few GM cars/hard clear)

I like to prime my microfiber pads and use medium pressure on speed 4.5 (PC 7424XP).

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...n-Brown-Method