Maguires or others?
June-2nd-2002, 08:47 PM
#16
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Thanks Gro. Those steps are what I'm talking about doing. Just to get the oxidation and what not out of it. The sun here in Nashville is hard on it, and since I moved from my parents in West Virginia, I don't have a garage to put her in. So I am having to do some work myself to keep her up, and I can't wash her as much as I would like, but hopefully that will change soon.
But thanks for the steps. Much appreciated!
But thanks for the steps. Much appreciated!
June-2nd-2002, 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by Brubeck
So, I guess, if you want to did up that word document, then have one of the moderators around here attach it as a link in the FAQ section, that would be really hot.
So, I guess, if you want to did up that word document, then have one of the moderators around here attach it as a link in the FAQ section, that would be really hot.
June-3rd-2002, 12:08 AM
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Clay
Ok, I've only read on how to use it and I haven't actually done it yet. If you want to read a ton of crap on auto-detailing, goto www.autopia-carport.com
Anyway, after you've washed the car, feel the surface of the paint. If there are any rough spots, clay can help. First, tear off a small chunk of clay and fold it around. Then, what you do is get some quick detailer product (usually sold with the clay bar) and you spray a small area with the Quick Detailer (QD). Then you rub the clay over the QD'ed area. If there is any resistance, spray a bit more QD. Continually look at the clay bar to see if there is any grit and fold the clay to expose a new section. You do not want to rub any grit across your paint so keep a close eye.
In the end, your paint should feel much smoother. You will have to wax after this (or following the first step in that process ie. pre-wax cleaner, etc.).
Anyway, after you've washed the car, feel the surface of the paint. If there are any rough spots, clay can help. First, tear off a small chunk of clay and fold it around. Then, what you do is get some quick detailer product (usually sold with the clay bar) and you spray a small area with the Quick Detailer (QD). Then you rub the clay over the QD'ed area. If there is any resistance, spray a bit more QD. Continually look at the clay bar to see if there is any grit and fold the clay to expose a new section. You do not want to rub any grit across your paint so keep a close eye.
In the end, your paint should feel much smoother. You will have to wax after this (or following the first step in that process ie. pre-wax cleaner, etc.).
Last edited by Pro_fan; June-3rd-2002 at 09:45 AM.
June-3rd-2002, 04:12 AM
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the clay bar is nuts! all you need is mothers instant detailer and the clay bar. shoot that stuff on, rub the clay bar on and all that carp comes off! seriously, it's bad@ss and gets all that hard crap out of your paint. keep folding the clay in half and re-use. it's totally awesome (used it my second month with my p5).
June-4th-2002, 01:22 AM
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clay bar
Clay bar is also a great way to remove rail dust. What's rail dust?
When a vehicle is shipped across the u.s. it is done so by train. Hot chips of steel come from the tracks inbedding themselves into the clear coat creating a weak spot. That weak spot will cause premature rusting. Look at your car carefully and see if you can spot any orange spots. FYI: White, yellow, and silver will be the only colors you can spot rail dust on. If the rail dust is really serious take it to your dealership and they will do a mild acid treatment which will make the rust specks fall out. Best of luck.
When a vehicle is shipped across the u.s. it is done so by train. Hot chips of steel come from the tracks inbedding themselves into the clear coat creating a weak spot. That weak spot will cause premature rusting. Look at your car carefully and see if you can spot any orange spots. FYI: White, yellow, and silver will be the only colors you can spot rail dust on. If the rail dust is really serious take it to your dealership and they will do a mild acid treatment which will make the rust specks fall out. Best of luck.
June-4th-2002, 12:58 PM
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As promised...
...here's the word document with instructions on detailing your ride.
Let me know if you notice any discrepencies or think that something should be added/removed.
http://www.geocities.com/aaaht/waxing_your_ride.doc
Let me know if you notice any discrepencies or think that something should be added/removed.
http://www.geocities.com/aaaht/waxing_your_ride.doc
June-4th-2002, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by Pro_fan
I get page unavailable when I click on the link
I get page unavailable when I click on the link
and save it to your machine.
Thats what I did to test it and it worked fine
June-4th-2002, 02:59 PM
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Got a question about Meguiars 3-step? You know when you read the Zaino fans and their technique, you always hear stuff like "It was after the 3rd time I put Zaino on that I really started to see a difference. Then between the 5th and 12th time, each time was totally amazing. But I noticed that after the 12th time I put zaino on in a week, I didn't notice any more difference"
OK, so slightly exaggerated, but not too much.
Well, if you read that in 7 million different detailing posts, it's got to be true. Will I get the same kind of difference if I do the polish and wax from meguiars a couple of times in succession?
Also, when I put the polish on, and then took it off, I noticed it was streaking... err... not the right word, but I could tell by the reflection where the different towel wipes occured. It was close to impossible to get them out. Is this normal, or is it a sign of crappy polish, or more like a sign of a crappy polisher. I need to know how to do this right before I try to do it again.
Although my car did look tons better after the first time I did it
OK, so slightly exaggerated, but not too much.
Well, if you read that in 7 million different detailing posts, it's got to be true. Will I get the same kind of difference if I do the polish and wax from meguiars a couple of times in succession?
Also, when I put the polish on, and then took it off, I noticed it was streaking... err... not the right word, but I could tell by the reflection where the different towel wipes occured. It was close to impossible to get them out. Is this normal, or is it a sign of crappy polish, or more like a sign of a crappy polisher. I need to know how to do this right before I try to do it again.
Although my car did look tons better after the first time I did it
June-4th-2002, 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by Brubeck
Got a question about Meguiars 3-step? You know when you read the Zaino fans and their technique, you always hear stuff like "It was after the 3rd time I put Zaino on that I really started to see a difference. Then between the 5th and 12th time, each time was totally amazing. But I noticed that after the 12th time I put zaino on in a week, I didn't notice any more difference"
OK, so slightly exaggerated, but not too much.
Well, if you read that in 7 million different detailing posts, it's got to be true. Will I get the same kind of difference if I do the polish and wax from meguiars a couple of times in succession?
Also, when I put the polish on, and then took it off, I noticed it was streaking... err... not the right word, but I could tell by the reflection where the different towel wipes occured. It was close to impossible to get them out. Is this normal, or is it a sign of crappy polish, or more like a sign of a crappy polisher. I need to know how to do this right before I try to do it again.
Although my car did look tons better after the first time I did it
Got a question about Meguiars 3-step? You know when you read the Zaino fans and their technique, you always hear stuff like "It was after the 3rd time I put Zaino on that I really started to see a difference. Then between the 5th and 12th time, each time was totally amazing. But I noticed that after the 12th time I put zaino on in a week, I didn't notice any more difference"
OK, so slightly exaggerated, but not too much.
Well, if you read that in 7 million different detailing posts, it's got to be true. Will I get the same kind of difference if I do the polish and wax from meguiars a couple of times in succession?
Also, when I put the polish on, and then took it off, I noticed it was streaking... err... not the right word, but I could tell by the reflection where the different towel wipes occured. It was close to impossible to get them out. Is this normal, or is it a sign of crappy polish, or more like a sign of a crappy polisher. I need to know how to do this right before I try to do it again.
Although my car did look tons better after the first time I did it
Also, did you use an orbital buffer to apply it evenly to your car?
June-4th-2002, 03:14 PM
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Thanks guys for your comments! 
If it's nice this weekend and I'm not too busy with the new house, I'll wash my car using those guidelines and take some pictures to add to the instructions as sort of a visual guide too.
Let me know any other questions/comments you guys want added in there. I'd like to make a definitive guide for caring for / detailing your car.
If it's nice this weekend and I'm not too busy with the new house, I'll wash my car using those guidelines and take some pictures to add to the instructions as sort of a visual guide too.
Let me know any other questions/comments you guys want added in there. I'd like to make a definitive guide for caring for / detailing your car.
June-4th-2002, 03:20 PM
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I probably used too much polish. And no, I didn't use an orbital buffer, just a 100% cotton towel. Instead of dropping the polish on the car, I put it on the towel and applied it that way. Guess I'll drop it on the car next time.
You document (thank you very much) was very helpful, and it answered my other question. It seems that when you polish, you take off the wax that's on there, so if you go polish - wax - polish - wax - polish - wax, you're really just wasting the wax.
From what I infer about the clear coat... once you have it perfectly flat, it doesn't get any better. So there is really no point in polishing repeatedly if you can get it right the first time.
You document (thank you very much) was very helpful, and it answered my other question. It seems that when you polish, you take off the wax that's on there, so if you go polish - wax - polish - wax - polish - wax, you're really just wasting the wax.
From what I infer about the clear coat... once you have it perfectly flat, it doesn't get any better. So there is really no point in polishing repeatedly if you can get it right the first time.