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10-27-2010, 09:26 AM | #1255 | ||
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The sooner you do it the better your car will look and be properly protected. You can certainly wait till spring, the dealership protection should last you a few more months hopefully. Quote:
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10-28-2010, 12:35 AM | #1256 |
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So, im new to really detail detailing and am planning on getting a porter cable to really bring out the shine in my car. my car is alpine white and has medium to light swirling and thats about it. my question is what supporting products should i get to bring out the best shine.
polishing pads? polish? sealant? wax? glaze? i really have no idea what i need and with all the products out there it gets confusing. basically the question is what do i need to get to make use of my porter cable. id like to keep the price reasonable. thanks hope to hear from some one soon. |
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10-28-2010, 09:51 AM | #1257 | |
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For a glaze, I'd suggest Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze to use under a sealant. This would be applied after polishing and before sealing. For a sealant, go with Blackfire Wet Diamond. It's arguably one of the best sealants on the market in terms of ease of use, surface slickness, gloss and depth, durability and protection. Many people won't even top it with a wax it looks so good, but if you want to use a wax on top then I'd say something like Pete's '53 or Blackfire Midnight Sun would be good for white color. I'd recommend claying the car after washing and prior to polishing for optimal results. If you need a clay combo, here's a good one. Let me know if you need a hand selecting anything else. Be sure to keep us posted on how everything turns out for you. George |
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10-30-2010, 03:46 PM | #1259 |
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10-31-2010, 08:05 AM | #1260 |
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So I had a question since I will be picking my car up from the dealer probably in 4-6 weeks.
I asked the dealer to just clean the interior and not to wash the exterior. How clean does the car need to be before taking it to a reputable Clear Bra installer? My plan was going to take it to a thorough automatic touchless car wash, get the clear bra installed, then take it to the detailer for new car prep. The detailer I was going to have finish up the car is http://www.esotericdetail.com |
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11-02-2010, 10:15 AM | #1263 | |
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11-05-2010, 03:17 PM | #1264 |
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George,
I have a gray 325I as well. I keep it garaged but have been using the run of the mill carwash with a towel I use for drying all my vehicles. I too need a bit more insight on some detailing products that I can use to make my car a bit more "glassy/wet looking". I have a very busy schedule and usually spent the earlier part of my saturday mornings washing my vehicles as I don't trust anyone to care for them as I do. If you can PM me with a package that I can purchase and use from your site to prep, wash, wax and shine my bimmer in about 2 hours, I would be greatful. I also have a marron vehicle and another run about grey mazda as my daily driver. I would also like to give them a bit more attention to detail on saturdays that I'm not loving on my bimmer. Lloyd |
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11-05-2010, 07:13 PM | #1265 | |
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11-07-2010, 02:20 AM | #1266 | |
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What would you switch up on this excellent post for a monaco blue (dark blue) car? Also how do you compare 3m perfect it II? I asked a local body shop that painted my lip on how to remove the light swirl marks. They said to use my PC and Perfect it II until the haze is gone. Then wax. Could I get your opinion on this as well? Is Perfect it II similar to Meguire's M105? Also those waxes are quite expensive. Is there a cost effective recommendation that will perform as well?
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11-07-2010, 09:08 AM | #1267 | |
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3M makes some decent polishes, but I don't think PerfectIt II is as aggressive of a compound and chances are it's a diminishing abrasive polish rather than a non-diminishing abrasive polish like Meg's. Having a non-diminishing abrasive polish on a random orbital typically allows for deeper cut since the size of the abrasives aren't breaking down you have to let off the pressure to diminish the cut. Will the 3M stuff work? Probably, but I cannot directly compare the two and say one will definitively be better than another. So much of the results are because of the technique by the person applying it, polishing is an art and what works for one may not work for someone else. We try to teach and sell proven products and techniques. As for the waxes, I honestly don't think you'd need one if you finished with Blackfire Wet Diamond. The look is like a carnauba wax and offers a lot of depth and gloss with a very slick surface. A $20 wax may take away from the finish of Wet Diamond, which is why many choose not to top the sealant with a wax. Hope this makes sense. Let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you or help with. |
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11-14-2010, 10:26 PM | #1268 |
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Heys guys. Could someone recommend me some good products to remove a small black scuff mark I have on my right front bumper?
Some people told me try 3M Scratch remover. Thanks. |
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11-15-2010, 12:48 PM | #1269 | |
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11-15-2010, 11:46 PM | #1271 |
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My exterior window trim is starting to look oxidized/dull (chrome). I was wondering what I would need to bring out the shine in it again?
I didn't know what to get since not knowing if there was a clear coat or some kind of protection on the trim. So I haven't gone to the local auto shop yet. Thanks |
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11-16-2010, 12:14 PM | #1272 | |
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Ideally, yes. Claying will ensure there is no contamination on the paint to grind into potentially creating more imperfections if you don't. It's always best to clay prior to any polishing.
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11-23-2010, 02:10 AM | #1273 |
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This is a great thread, I wish I had visited it before I wrote the rather lengthy post in a different thread. That said, some of you may enjoy reading it.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1353 Cheers
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11-24-2010, 08:47 AM | #1274 | |
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11-25-2010, 05:26 PM | #1275 |
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Hi there, I am looking to take advantage of your Black friday special and get myself a buffer but I don't have the slightest idea of how to go about picking one.
I am a complete noob and have very little know how on detailing a car so I would really appreciate your input. My car is black and has a lot of swirl marks and also has water spots. Firstly, which buffer is recommended for complete noobs (so that i don't mess up the paint even more) and what all compounds should be looking to get? Thanks (i am sure that there might be some posts about this already but it's quite a lengthy process to go through all the pages. So if you could also refer me to another post, that would be great ) edit: some research shows that i should stick with a orbital buffer. What do you think? Last edited by hieracity; 11-25-2010 at 05:41 PM.. Reason: research |
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11-26-2010, 06:54 AM | #1276 |
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Good Morning,
My outside mirrors have become stained as a result of water; although not a problem while driving during the day, it is problematic during the night as a result of car's headlights. Is there a way to clean them in order to eliminate the water stains, or is replacing the glass the only option? Thank you for your help Tony
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