[severnrc]

so after we get the "where to buy" question answered, I'd like someone to start a Detailing 201 thread that addresses questions like:

Are all claybars created equal? I mean, clay is clay right?

Do you have to tape off stripes or stickers (like the Saleen ones on the quarters) before polishing? Can you polish them too? Can you claybar them?

How do you remove polish that you get on the plastic parts if you some gets through your tape job?

Which pad sizes are best for which applications? ie: can a 5.5 inch pad do the entire car for the budget minded? or is it just too big for some areas?

How many pads (of a single type) do you need to do an entire car? ie: does it take more than 1? do you need to clean them?

How many different types of pads does everyone use? ie: will using only the light cutting pad work for newer paint?

I'm sure other folks have lots of other questions too...I've watched youtube videos and read threads and haven't found any answers to these sorts of questions. I guess I could just jump right in and try, but I'm the type of person that tries to leverage other people's good/bad experiences...work smarter not harder!