For the Detailing Experts
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Originally Posted by Aero Blue
No thanks, I need to feel a "special connection" to my ride. I don't believe anything will last that long on the car and besides, car guys would never want something like that and how about the price, yeah right.
Re: For the Detailing Experts
Hahaha...this was one of the first detailing products I heavily researched...From what I remember, the people who tried the stuff says it is a marginal product. It last a decent amount of time, which is fine. The biggest fuss is that it does not leave the rich gloss or shine of some of the more exclusive products such as the those offered by P21S, Pinnacle, Klasse, Menzerna, etc...
FP Pro Martinez,
Here's my near-pro opinion...the absolute best waxes, regardless of price and quality does not do anything to prevent scratches and swirls...you need to POLISH to remove swirls, and proper wash techniques to help prevent future swirls. This is the MILLIONTH time I've told ppl this! I'm not mad or anything, it's nobody's fault b/c most consumers are mislead with products. But, I will say that in a couple of weeks or even months, I would like to do a write-up on how to detail a car properly.
FP Pro Martinez,
Here's my near-pro opinion...the absolute best waxes, regardless of price and quality does not do anything to prevent scratches and swirls...you need to POLISH to remove swirls, and proper wash techniques to help prevent future swirls. This is the MILLIONTH time I've told ppl this! I'm not mad or anything, it's nobody's fault b/c most consumers are mislead with products. But, I will say that in a couple of weeks or even months, I would like to do a write-up on how to detail a car properly.
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Originally Posted by FPMartinez
What's a good polishing product?
many haven't heard of it... b/c it not available on the retail market. its non-abrasive and is one of the best polishes out there imo. they call it a wax... but i use it as a polish and then apply a hard carnauba paste wax over top of it for added longevity.
fpmartinez... trust me on this one... if you buy it and don't agree... i will purchase the quart from you + shipping cost.
link: http://www.diamondlusterwax.com/cata...18/2440358.htm
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Today was my weekly wax day... I washed the car, then applied a coat of Meguirs deep crystal polish, followed by a coat of Meguirs NXT tech wax. The mirror finish it created on my black car is outstanding. The sun reflects off of it and blinds me. I'm still waiting on the Klasse AIO to arrive which I've heard is even better!
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Yep, I like Meguirs. I have this product now, but I would like to start with a good base. I would like to get rid of any swirl marks. They are not that bad, but I want a perfect finish. I'm 'hearing that polishing takes care of the swirls marks. Should I use clay, and if so should I polish before or after clay?
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Originally Posted by golfdude
This is the MILLIONTH time I've told ppl this! I'm not mad or anything, it's nobody's fault b/c most consumers are mislead with products. But, I will say that in a couple of weeks or even months, I would like to do a write-up on how to detail a car properly.
I would love to see the pro's write up on "how to detail a car properly". I hope you get a chance to complete it, and share it with us.
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When I bought my car, it had some swirls in the black paint from sitting so long...This is what I did and it looks great now.. I started by using a professional random orbital buffer (16 lbs weight) that I borrowed from a friend who owns a detailing company. Using that buffer, I applied a 2,500 compound followed by a swirl mark remover from 3M. After that, I washed the car followed with a clay (i used the meguiars kit). After claying the whole car, I used meguiars deep crystal hand polish. After that I finished up with meguiars NXT tech wax. The mirror finish is amazing. The only downfall with the NXT is that it only last 3-4 weeks.
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Originally Posted by blacklimitedcoupe
When I bought my car, it had some swirls in the black paint from sitting so long...This is what I did and it looks great now.. I started by using a professional random orbital buffer (16 lbs weight) that I borrowed from a friend who owns a detailing company. Using that buffer, I applied a 2,500 compound followed by a swirl mark remover from 3M. After that, I washed the car followed with a clay (i used the meguiars kit). After claying the whole car, I used meguiars deep crystal hand polish. After that I finished up with meguiars NXT tech wax. The mirror finish is amazing. The only downfall with the NXT is that it only last 3-4 weeks.
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Yeah, I've ordered some Klasse AIO and Klasse Sealant Glaze, which I've been told lasts much longer. We'll see... But I understand what you mean about the "base." It took me a few weeks of working on it to get it the way I wanted. After that, it's much easier to maintain.
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I'm interested to know who makes the buffer? For true "cut," a rotary is the way to go, but at the cost of needing a learning curve to use the rotary effectively and safely. Oh, and, clay before you polish to remove the contaminant in the clearcoat. This will help reduce the dirt grabbed by the pad that you get. Ever notice when you wax your car your pad turns black? That is what a clay bar helps remove.
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I do a lot of automotive painting as I restore classic mustangs for a hobby so I'm quite experienced with a rotary buffer. My paint was in very good condition, just had the swirls. I was going to use my rotary with a swirl mark remover until a friend recommended the 16 lbs. random orbital. I used it with the 3M compound and it worked much better than the rotary. I like to use the rotary for removing light scratches and imperfections, but I found the random orbital better for the fine swirls. I'm not sure who made the r/orbital, but I'll try and find out.
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Originally Posted by golfdude
Wow...blacklimitedcoupe I feel bad that you used a 16 lb orbital buffer. The Porter Cable weighs I believe between 6-8 lbs!
ppl = people...sorry for the instant messenger jargon!
FPMartinez...I left you with my #...call me and we can talk.
ppl = people...sorry for the instant messenger jargon!
FPMartinez...I left you with my #...call me and we can talk.
Blacklimitedcoupe, I took a look at your car on your gallery, very nice.
Golfdude, I will take you up on your phone offer.
Thanks,
FP