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12-13-2010, 01:21 PM | #1299 |
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12-13-2010, 02:51 PM | #1301 |
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Got a couple questions; I'm new into detailing so pleeeease!
So now I can consider myself as "ready to get into detailing". I've always wanted to know more about how to get that sparkling finish on my car, but never went further then finding the good soap/wax. Being a detail guy, my car is always sparkling clean (And I never did anything other then a wash; basically). So I've thought that I could get some crazy results if I had the knowledge to take this to another level. I've bought my self a PC and some Menzerna products (Polish, glaze, scellant), 3 or 4 of every kind of 4" pads that could be found), a clay kit with quick detailer and some other usual products (goo gone, tirestuff, etc...) Is there a guide or a topic like those books "Detailing for dumbs?) Not that I consider myself dumb (well 90% of the time at least), but I like when the things are well explained and dont get too technical at first. Can you guys help me finding this kind of guide? Also, my parking space lies right beneath a couple trees and i'm wondering if I should find a garage to rent to do my polishing or the dust flying from the trees cant do any harm to my clearcoat? Thanks for helping.
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As long as it's not pollen season, you should be able to detail outside without much of a problem. If you see particulates setting up shop on your paint as you're out there working, you might want to find another spot. A garage is ideal, but maybe you can pickup one of those EZ-UP tents? Even a small one should be enough to work on several sections of the car at a time.
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12-14-2010, 10:01 AM | #1303 | |
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Ideally, you don't want to polish over dust as it could create some minor imperfections that may need to be repolished. Dust will only contaminate your pads and give you less than ideal results. If you can find a place to work under, I'd opt for that. Good luck on your detail! |
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12-15-2010, 02:49 PM | #1304 |
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12-17-2010, 01:14 PM | #1306 | |
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12-19-2010, 02:48 PM | #1308 | |
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That's how I'd tackle it. |
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12-23-2010, 09:33 AM | #1309 |
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I glazed, sealed and waxed my car about 2 months ago, but It's been raining like crazy in SoCal. I know that process is supposed to last up to 6 months.
Should I repeat the process once it stops raining? |
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12-23-2010, 10:12 AM | #1310 | |
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If you were approaching 4 months or longer, then I'd probably suggest stripping everything off and starting with a fresh coat of everything. |
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12-23-2010, 10:37 AM | #1311 | |
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Edit: Also clay bar! |
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12-28-2010, 10:00 PM | #1312 | |
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For a maintenance car wash, check out Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II. It's a great sudsing shampoo and gentle on your protective coats. Another nice maintenance shampoo is either Dodo Juice shampoo. These are low sudsing, high lubricity shampoos that very concentrated but effective. If you have aftermarket wheels or a polished finish, I'd suggest going with P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner as our safest pH balanced wheel cleaner. Otherwise, I like going with Chemical Guys Diablo Gel Wheel Cleaner for a more cost effective option. Let me know if there's anything else I can give you a hand with. |
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I have black sapphire metallic. What wax and pads do you recomend?
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Yes in fact I love using both. I use the sealant first because it's generally far more durable. Then I layer the wax on top for some extra gloss and protection. If you have any questions or if you'd like a recommendation let me know.
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Recommendation would be great, I guess best wax and sealent and pads
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01-06-2011, 10:54 AM | #1318 |
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I really love the Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger and the Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Sealant for a sealant. Both last really long, provide strong protection, look outstanding while easy to apply.
For waxes on dark paint I really like the Poorboy's World Natty's Blue Paste Wax which is also a great value for such a high quality wax. It designed for darker colors so they look really glossy and "wet". If you are willing to spend a bit more the Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Hard wax is an awesome choice. It's also designed for darker colors and offers really strong protection along with that really deep and glossy appearance. I apply both waxes and sealants by hand with a foam applicator. I love the Lake Country Red Foam Applicator Pad but a traditional yellow foam applicator (DI Accessories Foam Applicator Pad) works just fine. Make sure you have a separate applicator for each product. I hand remove the excess product with a clean microfiber towel. The DI Microfiber All Purpose Towel is a great towel and you can get three of these free with a purchase over $50 (see homepage of our site for details). If you really want to spoil your car use the DI Microfiber Ultra Plush Two Sided Towel. It's an outstanding towel that provides amazing results every time. Let me know if you have any other questions. |
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