Detailing Help ?
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From: Martinez Ca.
Detailing Help ?
I'm sure this first question is an old one.Caliper painting. Brush,Spray.Kits? Where do I find info. Second one..What do you guys/gals use to detail the inner wheel wells? I clean as much as possible while washing with wheels on,or more with them off.Looking for some type of protection to keep road film/grime from sticking to the plastic making it easyer to hose off. W.D.40? Silicone?..I know waxes like armorall will turn to a grayish color after awhile.So I don't want to use somting like that.Any help or suggestions are greatly apprieciated. Here's my tip. I did some work for a Honda Dealership..and found this great detail product. It's Honda spray Cleaner/Polish. Works great on my interior painted area. Thank You All.Crockettman
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I would go with a brush on the calipers unless you want to take them off the car - then spray would be good. I use Simple Green to clean my wheel wells and then 303 Aerospace Protectant after I dry them. Nice to see that someone also suffers from the "disease."
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I used a caliper paint from Folia Tec (got it at Xtreme Motorsports) on my calipers. Been there for three + years and still looks like new. There are others out there, including just spray paint like Krylon or Duplicolor, but I have been very pleased with the Folia Tec.
For the wheel wells, I simply wipe mine down after a good wash - for a show I will spray a little Armor All on them - they look good after that.
For the wheel wells, I simply wipe mine down after a good wash - for a show I will spray a little Armor All on them - they look good after that.
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I too like the Folia-Tek kit - that I got at Xtreme. Brush on and looks great. Secret is all in the preparation and following the directions.
I've heard that the tire protection products work good on the wheel wells and inner fenders. Personally I use Meguiars #40 Vinyl and Rubber treatment.
I've heard that the tire protection products work good on the wheel wells and inner fenders. Personally I use Meguiars #40 Vinyl and Rubber treatment.
