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Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers, What and Where to buy stuff + Technique
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05-08-2009, 04:07 AM | #287 | |
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06-16-2009, 02:31 PM | #288 |
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Although I am 19, I have been detailing cars for dealerships and private parties for years. If a car does need wheel cleaner, could you not just use the extra car soap from the initial wash of the paint to clean the wells? a whole other little bucket of soap seems a little wasteful. Just a thought ha because that is what i do. Maybe i am just too lazy
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1. Wheels are painted just like the paint on a car. Using nasty leftover dirty water from washing the paint will most likely scratch the finish on the wheels. Not a good thing. 2. Forgetting about point #1 all together, it's always better to wash the wheels first, then the car after. When washing wheels last, you run the risk of getting dirt onto your clean paint when rinsing off the dirty wheels. Now, in terms of using a wash soap instead of a dedicated wheel cleaner, I agree with you. Use wheel cleaners sparingly and only if necessary. If you keep on top of your wheels, then car wash soap should be enough to clean them. To all, my apologies the lack of response in this thread. It appears I have stopped receiving email notifications from the forum. In addition, I don't visit too often anymore. |
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11-29-2009, 03:16 PM | #290 |
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i wanna go ahead and start using the zaino products.I am a newbie at all this and wanted to get started doing this on my own..my car color is black mettalic and i wanted to know exactly wat i would need.can i do the polishing by hand or do i have to buy the optical ?? also wats the steps in removing very light scratches and swirl marks?
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12-12-2009, 02:54 PM | #291 | |
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01-09-2010, 11:29 PM | #292 |
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nm, answered in other post.
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03-10-2010, 09:48 PM | #294 | ||
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Bucket washing isn't allowed in any of the car washes in the city and you either have to fill up a bucket with water and drive to the car wash, or try to fill a bucket with a 3000psi water blast. I tried, it wasn't fun I'll stick with the lawn |
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05-02-2010, 08:45 PM | #296 |
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This post is just so full of awesome. Thanks for putting it up, and for all of the helpful comments that followed.
I just detailed my brand spanking new Le Mans Blue 335i. Saved myself a few hundred bucks, minus a hundred or so for supplies. Lots left over though, so I'll be able to do this a half dozen times more for only a small additional cost. Order of operation: 1) Wash with Z7 2) Clay with Mothers Clay and Mothers Showtime QD (kit from CT). I ended up using the entire bottle, plus a little Z6 to finish the job. 3) Wash with Z7 again 4) Z2 + ZFX 5) Z6 6) Z2 + ZFX 7) Z6 8) Enjoy that beautiful shine It came out absolutely perfect, and running a finger across the paint feels awesome. I can't believe how much a brand new car needs clay - it seems to me that BMW should be doing this job at the dealer. |
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05-08-2010, 09:34 AM | #298 | |
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05-17-2010, 11:48 AM | #299 |
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thanks for the tips, quick question
Just bought my first bmw, 2009 335i, and it appears to be in decent shape, detail wise...have read your post, and makes sense...if I want to go the Zaino route vs. the Klasse, is the best way to order one of the Zaino kits and then go to autogeek or pakshak and get the MF towels? Also, in reading, the brake dust is a concern and the dealer even recommended hosing down the wheels at least once a week, if I am unable to wash...would you use 1 of the Zaino products to protect/clean those as well?
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05-17-2010, 03:31 PM | #300 | |
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Congrats on your new ride!! You can definitely order a Zaino kit to save yourself some $$$, as opposed to buying each product separately. Keep in mind you may still have to pick up a single item if it is not included in the package you pick (I have not viewed the Zaino packages in a while). As for buying non Zaino stuff like MF towels, I would recommend that you buy in bulk, and buy from whichever reputable vendor has the best deal. Pak-Shak is great. Ranney is a great guy to deal with. I bought MF towels from him years ago that I still use on my paint today. I would definitely use Zaino on your wheels. Z2 enabled ZFX should provide a couple of benefits; Firstly they will make it more difficult for brake dust to stick to the rim, and second it will make it easier to clean the wheels. As for hosing the wheels down once a week, it's all up to you and how much time you have. Hope this helps. |
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05-17-2010, 08:34 PM | #301 |
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many thanks, meant to also ask
I live outside of the city limits and my only options for water are through my home and it is hard water, although softened, it is still hard and leaves many spots, is this ok to still use and/or any suggestions ?
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05-24-2010, 09:08 AM | #303 |
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Wash in the shade in the early morning or evening and the water should not be able dry and subsequently spot on the paint. Washing in the sun, or in the shade when very hot, can definitely give you water spots.
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05-25-2010, 09:42 AM | #304 |
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thank you, method worked well
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thanks for your time in laying out your method for washing. I went through it, and after ordering supplies from autogeek and zaino, it all went very well. I have not wax/clayed/polished, as the car was/is in very good shape. Rather, I washed using meguiars gold, then used z8 on the body and z2 on the wheels...turned out very well. thank you Paul |
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05-25-2010, 10:01 PM | #305 | |
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Gald your detail went well. Now go out and drive that wonderful machine! |
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06-23-2010, 02:15 PM | #306 |
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Awesome post, thanks so much, I learned a lot.
One additional tip for beginners: Don't wear jewlery, watches, clothes with buttons, while detailing. You'll inevitably scratch the car. I usually wear gym shorts/tee shirt. Sorry if that's already been mentioned. |
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06-27-2010, 07:06 PM | #307 |
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That's great advice! Thanks for posting.
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06-28-2010, 06:09 PM | #308 |
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DavidN, as far as the front to back motion that you mentioned. Do you mean you go from point A to point B, then lift and start from point A again? Or do you mean a back and forth motion. By the way, great write up.
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