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Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers, What and Where to buy stuff + Technique
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03-30-2011, 07:03 AM | #332 |
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Unless I'm mistaken, it shouldn't strip sealant/wax at any dilution rate. If you're using it as lubricant for a clay bar, then the clay will obviously remove sealant/wax, but ONR by itself shouldn't act as a stripping agent.
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04-24-2011, 10:48 AM | #335 | |
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I primarily purchase stuff from Detailed Image, here's a link to their wax section. Another good source is Autogeek.net, here's the wax section. Both of these sites have a wealth of how-to and product information. I use a variety of different products on different vehicles. For my Bimmer I've followed the advice found in this thread and used the Klasse All In One (AIO) and Klasse Sealant Glaze (SG) combo. I'm very pleased with the results. If you want forego the polish/sealant process and are okay with using wax only, I would recommend Poorboy's World Natty's Red, or P21S Concours Carnuba Wax. The P21S is superior in my opinion. Good luck.
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05-22-2011, 04:58 PM | #337 |
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Just wanted to say thanks to DavidN for this thread. I've been using this advice for almost 3 years now and it has saved me a fortune in detailing fees and has actually become fun!
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07-06-2011, 06:43 PM | #338 |
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wow! I am used to just washing my car and using the Eagle as-you-dry wax for my old car. I thought that was more than enough but I guess I was wrong :/
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08-21-2011, 08:20 PM | #344 |
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You're very welcome! Glad you have found the thread helpful.
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09-01-2011, 04:09 PM | #345 |
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This comes from Greg at Detailed Image, a list of pads and applications:
Surbuf R Series - Heavy Cutting Polishes Yellow and Purple Foam - Medium to Heavy Cutting Polishes Orange and Cyan - Medium Cutting Polishes Green - Light Cutting Polishes White and Tangerine - Polishing Pad for Light Polishes, AIO Black and Crimson - Fine Polishing Pad for Glazes, Sealants and Liquid Waxes Blue - Ultra Fine Polishing Pad for Liquid Waxes and Sealants
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09-25-2011, 11:08 PM | #346 |
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Hi.. DavidN! I just read this *amazing* write up, from start to finish! Wow.
I just received my 3er after European Delivery and want to begin some basic washing / detailing. Below is a shopping list. Do you mind looking this over before I purchase? (Btw, my car is Black Sapphire metallic.) Is it okay if I do just a basic wash now, then wax/sealant in the spring? Supplies: -Two buckets, nozzle gun with mist, terry towels for door jambs - Yep, this was the easy part! -Car wash soap - Mother's california gold vs. Meguiar's -- You wrote in your initial post that you recommend Mother's but have since said Meguiar's several times. Has your preference changed since 2006? or do you recommend Mother's only if the car is non-Zaino'ed? -Sponge -- is this different from the sheepskin mitt? What kind of sponge do you recommend? -Wash Mitt I can't find the Simoniz sheepskin mitt... Is lambswool the same as sheepskin? (I know it sounds like a silly question.) http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Genuin...=1UWNTED93T2C0 http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...n+mitt&x=0&y=0 http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Acce...ash-Mitt-P120/ -Tire Brush - I assume I should use this only for tires? And the mitt for wheels? http://www.amazon.com/MOTHERS-156000...7007942&sr=1-1 -Waffle Weave MF towels http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Micr...00/36-x-24-S1/ Thanks again for this fantastic post! Without it, I probably would have only gone to touchless car washes and never washed the car myself! . . .
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09-26-2011, 03:41 PM | #348 |
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Got my first bimmer a couple months ago! And this write up I must say is awesome and how I will from now on wash/detail my 3.
Quick question: my 325 is jet black and has some minor swirls , would I need both the harsh polish as well as the finer one in order to properly remove them? And for jb, what would you recommend as the best polish and synthetic sealant/wax to make sure the paint comes out looking like glass? Thanks in advance! *2 thumbs up for your post* |
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In terms of your swirls, the rule is to always start with the least aggressive polish/pad combination and then move up. If the swirls look more like holograms than actual "defined" lines in the paint then the mild polish should be fine. In terms of which polishes, I like the Menzerna Intensive Polish for medium to heavy swirls. Zaino ZPC is great for mild swirls. For sealant, Zaino AIO topped with Zaino Z2 will look great on JB. |
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09-26-2011, 10:23 PM | #351 |
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My 3 will thank you after the next detail session. Thanks for the extra info. I'll add some pics when i put all this info into motion
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09-27-2011, 09:41 PM | #352 |
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Wow... thanks so much DavidN! I think I'm going to order the Mothers California Gold Car Wash and Mothers tire brush from Amazon (I'm in the U.S.) and the towels / mitts from Detailed Image.
One quick question on drying... For drying the paint, I am going to get the Detailed Image Waffle Weave MF towels. But what type of towels do you use to dry the rims and glass? Detailed Image has 1. UltraPlush MF towels (2 sided, 16 x 16) 2. All Purpose MF towels (16 x 16) - Is this better than using terry towels on rims? Also, what do you use to wipe down the interior? . . .
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