Our friends from Team Hybrid Car Club spent the day at Meguiar's for our Saturday Detailing 101 Class.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_12_14_56_PM_Custom_.jpg)
The demonstration car wash this black 2014 Kia Optima.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_1_01_33_PM_1_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_18_08_AM_Custom_.jpg)
We started by wiping down the dust with our Quik Detailer Mist & Wipe spray and then proceeded to clay bar the hood with our Smooth Surface Clay Kit.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_18_22_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_18_30_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_21_40_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_24_25_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_25_38_AM_Custom_.jpg)
Next was to inspect the paint for the below surface defects, and you can tell by everyone's faces that the Sun Gun doesn't lie!
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_27_26_AM_Custom_.jpg)
The paint was loaded with swirls & scratches.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_36_06_AM_Custom_.jpg)
We then discussed the differences between the common types of machines used for working on automotive paint.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_29_03_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_30_35_AM_Custom_.jpg)
Our test spot consisted of our Ultimate Compound applied with our MT300 Dual Action Polisher on a DFC5 Soft Buff DA Foam Cutting Disc. 5800 OPM's, moderate pressure, moderate to slow arm speed, 4 passes in each section.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_38_06_AM_Custom_.jpg)
The combination achieved about 90% defect removal. While we could have stepped up to a more aggressive setup, with so many attendants looking to get their hands on the DA, we decided to complete the above process two times on the hood.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_42_04_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_40_04_AM_Custom_.jpg)
We also set up an area where attendants could try their defect removal skills on our test panels.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_47_19_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_51_35_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_53_20_AM_Custom_.jpg)
Work continues on the hood also.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_54_55_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_12_01_14_PM_Custom_.jpg)
I believe this picture was the "Ok everyone stand around the hood & look impressed." : )
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_1_06_13_PM_Custom_.jpg)
Our results after Ultimate Compound, Ultimate Polish, and Ultimate Wax, all applied with our MT300 Dual Action Polisher. Great work everyone & feel free to contact me with any questions!
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_1_05_44_PM_1_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_12_14_56_PM_Custom_.jpg)
The demonstration car wash this black 2014 Kia Optima.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_1_01_33_PM_1_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_18_08_AM_Custom_.jpg)
We started by wiping down the dust with our Quik Detailer Mist & Wipe spray and then proceeded to clay bar the hood with our Smooth Surface Clay Kit.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_18_22_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_18_30_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_21_40_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_24_25_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_25_38_AM_Custom_.jpg)
Next was to inspect the paint for the below surface defects, and you can tell by everyone's faces that the Sun Gun doesn't lie!
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_27_26_AM_Custom_.jpg)
The paint was loaded with swirls & scratches.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_36_06_AM_Custom_.jpg)
We then discussed the differences between the common types of machines used for working on automotive paint.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_29_03_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_30_35_AM_Custom_.jpg)
Our test spot consisted of our Ultimate Compound applied with our MT300 Dual Action Polisher on a DFC5 Soft Buff DA Foam Cutting Disc. 5800 OPM's, moderate pressure, moderate to slow arm speed, 4 passes in each section.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_38_06_AM_Custom_.jpg)
The combination achieved about 90% defect removal. While we could have stepped up to a more aggressive setup, with so many attendants looking to get their hands on the DA, we decided to complete the above process two times on the hood.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_42_04_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_40_04_AM_Custom_.jpg)
We also set up an area where attendants could try their defect removal skills on our test panels.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_47_19_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_51_35_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_53_20_AM_Custom_.jpg)
Work continues on the hood also.
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_11_54_55_AM_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_12_01_14_PM_Custom_.jpg)
I believe this picture was the "Ok everyone stand around the hood & look impressed." : )
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_1_06_13_PM_Custom_.jpg)
Our results after Ultimate Compound, Ultimate Polish, and Ultimate Wax, all applied with our MT300 Dual Action Polisher. Great work everyone & feel free to contact me with any questions!
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_1_05_44_PM_1_Custom_.jpg)
![](http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2540/medium/Photo_May_20_1_05_40_PM_Custom_.jpg)
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