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01-23-2009, 12:36 AM | #705 | |
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Blue finishing pad to apply the sealant/wax, no? I was under the impression that this is what I was supposed to use? Yes, I have a ton of MF towels. Thank you.
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Thanks for the posts. Everything you picked out looks great. Super Slick & Suds is a great maintenance wash soap that will maintain your coats of protection, easy to use and has lots of lubricity. CW&G works great in a foam gun or if your goal is to strip off any previous coats of protection to start fresh. It's perfectly fine to hold off on polishing your vehicle right away. I'd monitor your paints finish and when the imperfections begin to bother you, then I'd suggest investing in a quality buffer and learn how to properly polish. Your protection combo is great, you're going to love it. Remember these two things, thinner the better and wait 24 hours (after you've removed the excess product from your paint) before you put your wax on top of the coat of sealant. The other list of products look great too. I'd suggest sticking with the sheepskin mitt in terms of minimizing imperfections. The Ulti-Mit is a great tool that I use for wheels and tires and lower panels. The biggest advantage the Ulti-Mit has over the sheepskin is the durability. As long as you rinse out any wash medium on a regular basis, you should be fine. As UncleWede mentioned, you want to avoid squeegees at all costs. If you trap any contamination under the blade and drag it across your paint, you'll be sure to leave behind marring, swirls, scratches and other imperfections. In general, most imperfections come from the washing and drying process and any time you can avoid friction on the paint is a big plus. Also, as UW said, blue finishing pads are only if you have a buffer. If you're applying the Jet Seal 109 and 50/50 wax by hand, then I'd suggest picking up some Lake Country foam applicator pads. If you have any other questions on anything, please do not hesitate to ask. George |
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01-27-2009, 01:42 PM | #708 | |
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01-27-2009, 09:24 PM | #709 |
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Hey George,
I've been reading this thread and must say THANK YOU cause it has really been very informitive and also helped me decide on which products i would like to use on my vehicle. Just today i ordered: -Chemical Guys: Grime Reaper -Poorboy's World: Bold 'n Bright -Poorboy's World: Leather Stuff btw- you really do have some competetive pricing Thanks again for the info -Roman
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01-28-2009, 11:13 AM | #710 | |
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Thanks for the kind words and your support. I shipped your order out today and you should have received your tracking number by now. If you have any other questions on anything, please do not hesitate to ask. We greatly appreciate your support of Detailed Image. Cheers, George |
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Last question!~ Do you recommend cleaning the applicator pads with LC snappy clean pad cleaner or is that just for the polishing pads? Thanks again!
Order placed, thanks!
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Thanks for your support! Let us know how everything turns out. George |
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01-29-2009, 01:14 AM | #713 |
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I've seen limited information on clear bra's from your thread. I understand you haven't had one personally. I plan on getting one. Do you recommend sealing/waxing before applying the clear bra? It might be a question better suited to the company applying it, but I didn't know if it would help/hinder application. The last thing I want is for the color not to match after I seal/wax the rest of the car. I'd obviously do the clear bra too, but it's not like I'm able to get to the paint underneath.
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01-31-2009, 06:17 PM | #714 |
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I dont have any swirl marks just a few dings and lot of water marks from Louisana rain. Should I just a final polish since I dont need to buff out major things or should I wash, clay, then seal? I want these stupid water marks off. Also, I will be moving back to Germany in June so in May I will ship my E92 off. Should I do a complete wash, clay, polish, seal, and wax session before so that I can make it easy to clean once it crosses the ocean? |
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02-01-2009, 09:09 AM | #715 |
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Hi, I am new to this stuff and have a question regarding sealants. I ordered recently Jetseal 109 together with Optimum No Rinse. How often does it need to be applied - once a month or less/more frequently - e.g. after each wash or twice a year? Thanks!
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02-03-2009, 07:15 AM | #716 |
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Hi George,
I've got a titanium silver E90. I'm planning to do my very first full detail job and am looking for few tips. 1. I plan to wash the car myself and wipe it down to have it ready for detail. 2. Next step is to clay the car. What kind of clay would you recommend that is not terribly expensive and would cover my car? Can clay be reused or I throw it away after I've done the car? Looking for brand suggestions, and I'm in Europe so I hope for some international brands. DOn't want to spend more then 100 USD on it. Can you also suggest the spraying solution for claying? 3. Wax - which is relatively affordble but gives good results - i.e. I don't want zymol for 300 usd per box, but may be something for about half that price max. Same suggestion for brands applies as above. Thx!
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02-03-2009, 03:50 PM | #717 |
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Please give me some suggestions on your products. 1) Planning to detail my engine bay. ( I want those black plastic to be glossy). 2) I have a crimson Red exterior. What;s a good wax that will make it Bling Bling? I am very tight on my budget...so please suggest me with something affordable. |
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Yes, when you move it'll be good to have it protected as it crosses the ocean as you'll be exposing the vehicle to various forms of contamination. If the car is properly protected, it should remove pretty easily once you get back to Germany. Quote:
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You're going to have lots of wax options for the $150 mark and under. I personally think that Dodo Juice Supernatural v2 for $129.99 is one of the best waxes for under $150. Some other outstanding bang for the buck waxes: Chemical Guys 50/50 Paste Wax (16oz for $59.99), P21S 100% Carnauba Wax is another great higher quality, yet affordable wax. Quote:
Bang for the buck wax for Crimson Red, consider Poorboy's Natty's Red Paste Wax. The key to getting the most out of this wax is very thin applications, remove it after you've applied it to 1 panel, and apply 2 - 3 coats spaced out 12 - 24 hours for maximum results. For under $25, its a top performing wax. If any one has any other questions on anything, please do not hesitate to ask. George |
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02-04-2009, 08:53 PM | #719 |
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Hey George - wow it's been a long time since I've posted in this thread.
A few quick questions on your Vac 'n Go mini. On your site it states it "comes with a 19" hose". Is that supposed to be a 19' (ft vs inches) hose? Also, does it come with a mounting bracket? I would like to mount it on a garage piler that sits between 2 of my cars. Lastly, what are your thoughts on this vacuum? I've read a few reviews, and it looks pretty good. I only need it for my cars, and I was looking for something pretty small. Thanks again for all your help!
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02-06-2009, 11:07 AM | #720 | |
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Good to hear from you. The Vac 'n Go has impressed me so far for being so small. The hose is 19 inches, not 19 feet. From my use, I think the vacuum works better without the hose believe it or not. Simply attach the ending directly on the vacuum. Since the hose is short, you end up pulling the vacuum around so it's easier to just hold the vacuum by the handle to maneuver it. This does not come with a mounting bracket unfortunately, you'd probably have to rig something up custom to get it to mount securely. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Great to hear from you. Have a great weekend. George |
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Typical question: Electric Red, some light swirls. I already bought IP (from DI), kinda regret not getting SIP instead. Too late, however. Haven't got to test this out yet, hope its strong enough, paired with an orange LC pad. Will I need another polish to finish this? Or will the Klasse AIO (with a white pad) work for this application? Any other advice on the application of these? I plan to seal with Jetseal.
Also: how far will a panel pot of Dodo Juice go? Bout as much as one panel of the car? Further? |
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I'd expect between 5 - 10 coats from a Dodo Juice sample pot when used correctly. The key is to apply the wax as thin as possible and stretch it as far as you can. You're way better off with 2 ultra thin coats, than 1 thicker coat. Be sure to keep us posted on what you end up using and how your results turn out. George |
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I had no idea that the cutting power of IP was the same as SIP. How much more of a pain is IP going to be vs SIP? I'm pretty inexperienced with the random orbital polisher, only having used it once.
I also had no idea a panel pot would last this long. Perhaps I've applied waxes too thickly in the past. How would I know when I'm applying too thinly? |
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02-12-2009, 09:01 AM | #724 | |
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If you stick to 2 - 3 pea sized drops in a 12" x 12" to 18" x 18" working area, work the buffer at speed setting 5 or 6 and pass over each area 6 ~ 8 times while moving the buffer at 1" per second with roughly 15 lbs of pressure, you'll be very pleased with the results. Most people their first time polishing rush the process and are left with the polish not broken down completely, which leaves them with less than ideal results and a more difficult removal process. When used correctly, the main difference between IP and SIP is that SIP will finish down finer, which in some cases on lighter colored paint, you may not need to follow up with a finishing polish. With IP, you almost always have to follow up with a finishing polish. You'd know if you applied the wax too thin, your applicator pad would probably start to stick or skid across the paint and you wouldn't be able to see any wax residue on the surface. Sometimes it is difficult to see where you have waxed or haven't, which is why it's important to move in a methodical motion around the vehicle. Many enthusiasts over apply their products, which leads to a harder removal process and wasted product. Hope this helps. George |
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02-13-2009, 02:40 PM | #725 |
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Just ordered the following from your site (great site btw George):
Chemical Guys: Jet Seal 109 - 16 oz DI Microfiber: Microfiber Mini Glass Pad DI Microfiber: Waffle Weave Drying Towel DI Packages: Porter Cable 7424 Advanced Kit Menzerna: Intensive Polish (IP) Menzerna: PO106ff Ceramic Clear Coat Polish Squash Air: Glare GV Squash Air Freshener I have a couple of light swirl marks and water spots from the past year and have not ever polished/waxed my car. Since I have a black sapphire color - those imperfections tend to show easier than others. I didn't get a wax yet since I can't seem to decide what would work best for me but I was leaning towards the 50/50 route. Maybe someone here could offer some advice what wax works well with JS109? |
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