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03-06-2012, 07:47 PM | #1541 |
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The best thing to do is to get a waterproof pad. A fairly large one to kneel on. The key is to kneel on one knee and keep your back as upright and straight as possible. With the chairs you posted above it will force you to lean or crunch down to the lower areas. You need a pad to lean one knee on.
Been doing this for 10+ years and it is the only way to keep your back feeling good while detailing. |
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03-06-2012, 07:54 PM | #1542 | |
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Also I am looking not only for something to use when working on the wheels but also when waxing the side of my car. http://www.harborfreight.com/folding-mechanics-pad-93896.html |
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03-06-2012, 08:26 PM | #1543 | |
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The problem with chairs is the fact you can never sit fully upright while "working" on the car. You always have to lean, tweak, bend, and what have you. I know this sounds crazy but to keep your back healthy this is needed for detailing. You want to keep your spine as straight as possible. -Martin |
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03-06-2012, 08:41 PM | #1544 | ||
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03-10-2012, 10:47 AM | #1546 |
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In your opinion what's the best starter kit?
Also what would you recommend be done to a brand new car? Ps I live in Chicago, and we get snow, hail, Rain and everything in between. |
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03-12-2012, 02:29 PM | #1547 |
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On a freshly painted black car (i'm not sure which clearcoat is being used, so i'm looking for general information), would PO85RD on a black LC finishing pad be suitable to clean up compounding swirls and marring?
i plan on doing this no more than a day or two after the car is resprayed, wet sanded, and compounded (by the shop). swirl marks are going to be inevitable, so i'm going to have to take matters into my own hands to clean them up. would a one step with PO85RD on a finishing pad put me on the right track since the paint is so soft (being black and not fully cured yet), or would i possibly need to do a two step with P203S on a white LC polishing pad? or are my products not suitable at all for what i'm doing |
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03-12-2012, 03:35 PM | #1549 |
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Jet Black respray?
Depends really how bad the body shop leaves it? Even though jet Black is soft it may need something a little stronger than the 85rd. The products are fine, it really depends what shape you get it back in. It may need stronger or not, you will be able to tell right away. |
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03-12-2012, 03:39 PM | #1550 | |
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Wash Clay Rewash Iron-x Rewash Light polish Seal/Protect I would recommend a sealant so it is a little more durable against the environment. |
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03-12-2012, 04:41 PM | #1551 | |
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you don't think P203S would be too aggressive? it seems to have a pretty hefty cut considering how well it finishes down. i'm guessing it may even leave marring on fresh jet black. i don't want to eat through more clear than necessary. i know i could just try X product and see what happens, but if i may need to purchase new polish or pads, i'd rather order them before the car is done being painted thanks again martin |
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03-12-2012, 08:31 PM | #1552 |
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If just holograms you should be fine with white/blue and 85rd. I would just make sure to have fresh pads, 85rd if you already have it.
I would go with the least aggressive method first obviously and see what results that gets you. Then go from there if that makes sense... -Martin |
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03-13-2012, 04:22 AM | #1553 |
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Thanks to your guidance long ago I'm familiar with the washing, drying, claying, and applying Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish and Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protector, and also waxing by hand.
Now, i want to take it the next level by pulling a trigger on a PC but im overwhelm by the amount of info ive read on this thread. A few things on my mind: 1. Ive already have Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid Paste Sealant and Dodo Juice Light Fantastic Soft Wax in my arsenal. Can I use these with a PC and which pads if possible may apply it with? 2 Need recommendation for different type of polishes (for minor swirls -and- finish) and buffer pads to pair with them. 3. Will i still be able to incorporate the Blackfire products in if I have a PC or would it be wise to take them out the equations? |
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03-18-2012, 11:43 AM | #1554 | |
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I live in upstate NY so I can relate to the bad weather and road conditions. We have a few kits for new vehicles (DI Packages New Car Care Advanced Kit and DI Packages New Car Care Starter Kit) which are both great. They both give you everything you need to clean, shine and protect the vehicle inside and out. Here are some articles from other professional detailers and their process: http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...-benz-sls-amg/ http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ocess-bmw-550/ If you have any other questions please let me know. Greg @ DI |
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03-18-2012, 11:49 AM | #1555 | |
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03-18-2012, 11:54 AM | #1556 | |
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For the swirls I would suggest using at least a light polish and a medium polish may also be needed. The Blackfire Scratch Resistant Clear Finishing Polish with a white pad is a great choice if you want to start conservative. If you want to use all the other products you listed here is the order I'd suggest. After polishing you can use the Gloss Enhancing Polish to further clean and shine the paint. After that start the protection with the BFWD, then the hybrid Supernatural and lastly the Light Fantastic. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help. Greg @ DI |
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03-18-2012, 11:56 AM | #1557 | |
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Let me know if you have any questions about how to use the Leatherique after reading that and I'll be here to help. Greg @ DI |
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03-18-2012, 03:37 PM | #1558 | |
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i actually had to re-compound the entire vehicle with meg 105 on a surbuf pad. some of the sanding marks were bad enough that they required me to do it twice! i followed that up with 203S white pad and finally po85rd black pad. I haven't completed the vehicle yet. only up to step 2 with 70% of the car. tough work! Quote:
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03-18-2012, 09:00 PM | #1559 |
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Thoughts on Lexol Leather cleaner and also conditioner?
Cleaner claims to pull out oils, and the conditioner claims to bring back the matte finish of an original seat. Any personal experience with either product? |
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03-19-2012, 11:42 AM | #1560 | |
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03-19-2012, 11:48 AM | #1561 | |
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03-20-2012, 04:58 AM | #1562 |
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Clay bar use
My apologies if this has been addressed already.
Anyway I have a couple spots (bird crap) on my '11 335d. I hand wash it once a week and noticed a couple spots where the paint is slightly hazy where bird crap had been on the car. I picked up a med grit clay bar (clay magic) and also the recommend clay lube (49 body shine). I was very liberal with the spray as I used the clay bar on the 2 spots.( this is after I hand washed the car) It left some very fine scratches where I used the clay bar. How do I go about properly removing these fine scratches? Thanks for any help. Jason |
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