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03-20-2012, 10:55 AM | #1563 | |
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03-20-2012, 11:48 PM | #1565 |
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either use a less aggressive clay or you'll have to use a light polish every time.
i only clay when i intend on polishing, so it's not a biggie for me. |
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03-22-2012, 10:07 AM | #1567 | |
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Sorry to hear about the bird droppings. In general I only recommend the fine grade bar combined with a wash for these situations. A medium grade bar is more commonly used for excessive tar, paint overspray, etc., because they are prone to marring the paint. To remove any ultra fine scratches or etches from bird droppings I would use the same polishing process. Start off with a light polish and use a more aggressive one as needed. So I'd suggest starting with the Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish M205 and moving up to the Meguiar's Ultra-Cut Compound M105 as needed. After the surface is clean apply a few small drops on a foam applicator and buff it on with medium arm pressure or use a buffer ideally. As soon as you are done you can wipe away the polish with a clean microfiber towel and inspect the results. If it's not enough move up to the M105 with medium to firm pressure in a circular arm motion. That should take care of the marks if not a buffer will need to be used with these same polishes before moving up to a wet sanding but hopefully neither is necessary. Good luck! Greg @ DI |
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03-22-2012, 10:14 AM | #1568 | |
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"So I'd suggest starting with the Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish M205 and moving up to the Meguiar's Ultra-Cut Compound M105 as needed. After the surface is clean apply a few small drops on a foam applicator and buff it on with medium arm pressure or use a buffer ideally. As soon as you are done you can wipe away the polish with a clean microfiber towel and inspect the results. If it's not enough move up to the M105 with medium to firm pressure in a circular arm motion. That should take care of the marks if not a buffer will need to be used with these same polishes before moving up to a wet sanding but hopefully neither is necessary." For the headlights the process is basically the same. Check out these articles if you want to see it more in depth. http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...s-on-a-budget/ http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ation-process/ I hope this info helps and I hope you somehow catch these vandals. Maybe pick up one of those motion sensitive night cameras that hunters use. Take care! Greg @ DI |
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03-26-2012, 12:27 PM | #1569 |
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Hi Greg - getting ready to do the first full detail on my E91 this weekend. As you recommended, will be sealing with the Blackfire Wet Diamond, and then want to try a coat of Poorboys Natty's Paste Wax (Blue) on top. I want to apply the wax with the PC 7427 XP, and I have the black (AKA grey) LC pads. Can you advise on the following, please?
What's the best way to get the paste wax onto the pad, and how much should be used per panel? What speed should the PC be set to? How much hand pressure on the PC should be used? Any other tips for a waxing newb would be helpful. Thanks!
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03-28-2012, 07:27 AM | #1570 |
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Hi Greg,
Quick question, how should one store their clay bar to keep it like new and prevent it from drying up? |
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In general I apply sealants and liquid waxes at speed three. No pressure is needed for these products, polishing is the step that requires some pressure. Your goal is to evenly apply a nice thin coating. If you need more tips don't hesitate to ask questions or check out our detailing guide and our Ask a Pro Blog. Hope this helps! Greg @ DI |
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03-29-2012, 12:05 AM | #1574 |
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What's the best cleaning/conditioning product for Fox Red leather currently in the market?
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03-29-2012, 09:42 AM | #1575 |
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Greg,
Great info and thanks. I just took delivery of a 328i demo. the interior plastic had a couple of spots where the black plastic, had some white "scrape marks" on them. (like what gets on the door sill shoes marks) I tried some interior cleaner I had laying around. Didn't work. What can I use to restore the black in the plastic? thanks |
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03-31-2012, 07:20 AM | #1576 | |
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04-04-2012, 06:19 AM | #1579 |
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Great thread thanks for the help !
I have a 2006 e90 with black Dakota leather. It is my daily driver and have alot of oil build up on the seat. My rear seats are extremely dry and seem to throw off a slight white. How can I take care of this ?
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04-06-2012, 11:10 AM | #1580 |
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scuff gloss black grille
This is a whitish paint scuff/scratch on plastic gloss black grille. superficial. caused by some part of a bicycle landing on my car.
Any detailed image products for this issue? |
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04-06-2012, 11:42 AM | #1581 |
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From the photos that looks like it went through the paint coat and is showing the primer.....
Have you tried to hand rub the area with a polish to see how it reacts? Plastic will react differently that paint so go easy as its super easy to twist the paint on platic parts, the edges of the grills are also super thin with paint, so watch them. I would suggest 105 by hand to see, what polishes do you have? Cheers, GREG NICHOLS
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I have not tried/own any polishes. only car wash and elbow grease. by "105" , you mean meguiars 105 polish? thanks for the assist |
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04-06-2012, 03:30 PM | #1583 | |
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What polishes do you have right now? Lets try them first. GREG
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04-07-2012, 03:55 PM | #1584 |
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So I finally found this page and it has tons of useful info...thanks.
http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/ I did have one question so far, why the different recommendations for sealant depending on the application? Is the BFWD, not a good idea if applying by hand? I've got lots if reading to do and I'm sure I'll be back with more questions. |
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