Clean up?
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 420
Likes: 2
From: America's North Coast Minnesota
Meguire's, Meguire's, and Meguire's
The more I use these products, the more I am impressed, no I am not a paid spokesman. I am however the owner of 2 cars with some pretty screwed up paint. I can't believe the results, especially the #7 show car glaze.
John
The more I use these products, the more I am impressed, no I am not a paid spokesman. I am however the owner of 2 cars with some pretty screwed up paint. I can't believe the results, especially the #7 show car glaze.
John
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: RAYNHAM MA
so many.........
I use pinnacle car wash.....i use their soverign wax sometimes too...their products are expensive but great.. when i want a nice quick shine i use P21s wax wipe on wipe off....great shine
i use lexol for my leather interior....cleaner and protectant. seem to work good for me.
you can go nuts with all thats out there.... i like products that are fool proof....wipe on and wipe off....both waxes above do that job great and have one hell of a shine for shows....everyone will give you their opinions... you are the one who has to make up your mind..hahahahaha
i use lexol for my leather interior....cleaner and protectant. seem to work good for me.
you can go nuts with all thats out there.... i like products that are fool proof....wipe on and wipe off....both waxes above do that job great and have one hell of a shine for shows....everyone will give you their opinions... you are the one who has to make up your mind..hahahahaha
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 17,693
Likes: 3,683
From: Central Arkansas
Mothers car wash soap - very mild and doesn't strip wax. Liquid Glass for polish. Lexol for leather or vinyl. I've developed a rather unorthodox car wash process lately - I carefully blow most of the car off with my leaf blower, spritz the car with Eagle 1 Wax-While-U-Dry, and finish wiping it down with a microfiber towel sold at Walmart/Sams. Speeds up the process and the Eagle 1 WWUD helps clean any spots or tar on the finish that the mild soap doesn't quite get.
Dan
Dan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,257
Likes: 6
From: Mission Viejo California
Another vote for Meguiar's
They have all the products and the highest quality. Different kinds of paint need different detailing techniques and products.
After washing, use a good detailing clay to get all the "bonded contaminates" off. All the tree sap and industrial fall out will come right off and leave a smooth surface like pudding. Keep the surface lubricated with detail spray while you clay to avoid smudges and mars.
On single stage paint I like to use #80 Speed Glaze with the Porter-Cable DA polisher and a foam pad to get the swirls and light scratches out.
Then, as mentioned above, #7 Show car glaze to get that deep, dark, wet look.
Then I like #26 Yellow Carnauba wax in paste or liquid.
I use Meguiar's Quick Detail spray for fingerprints and smudges. Sometimes I'll use Meg's Last Touch detail spray because you can get it in gallons instead of 16oz. My PBE shop charges only $18 for a gallon of Last Touch where Quick Detailer is usually about $6 for 16 oz.
Use only high quality microfiber wipes to avoid putting scratches and swirls back in.
The only thing I'm not loyal to Meguiar's for is their clay. I like the Clay Magic or Mother's clay a little better than Meguiar's.
For all the detailing info you ever wanted to know and more, check out the forums at Autopia.Org
They have all the products and the highest quality. Different kinds of paint need different detailing techniques and products.
After washing, use a good detailing clay to get all the "bonded contaminates" off. All the tree sap and industrial fall out will come right off and leave a smooth surface like pudding. Keep the surface lubricated with detail spray while you clay to avoid smudges and mars.
On single stage paint I like to use #80 Speed Glaze with the Porter-Cable DA polisher and a foam pad to get the swirls and light scratches out.
Then, as mentioned above, #7 Show car glaze to get that deep, dark, wet look.
Then I like #26 Yellow Carnauba wax in paste or liquid.
I use Meguiar's Quick Detail spray for fingerprints and smudges. Sometimes I'll use Meg's Last Touch detail spray because you can get it in gallons instead of 16oz. My PBE shop charges only $18 for a gallon of Last Touch where Quick Detailer is usually about $6 for 16 oz.
Use only high quality microfiber wipes to avoid putting scratches and swirls back in.
The only thing I'm not loyal to Meguiar's for is their clay. I like the Clay Magic or Mother's clay a little better than Meguiar's.
For all the detailing info you ever wanted to know and more, check out the forums at Autopia.Org
Last edited by Seaside63; Apr 13, 2005 at 09:59 PM.
