Detail process?
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Detail process?
I just bought an 87' Coupe that has relatively new paint but it has been stored for a little while and has some surface (not to the paint) scratches and very fine scratches that look like maybe it was dried with a rough towel, what would be a starting point as fas as really cleaning this paint up and making it shine?
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Re: Detail process? (belmor)
start with as little abrasive as necessary and work your way as necessary. I like the Menerza line http://www.properautocare.com/mengerbespol.html . They are extremely fine as abrasives go, and no real need for sealant/glaze. Follow up with your favorite wax.
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Re: Detail process? (Killrwheels)
I highly recommend a random orbital buffer (Porter Cable is my choice - coastaltool.com has the best price), a yellow and white pad from the link above, as well as the Menzerna polishes from the same place - properautocare.com
Menzerna polishes work very well, and you can go straight to wax after their final polish, and use the intensive polish for more difficult spots.
Menzerna polishes work very well, and you can go straight to wax after their final polish, and use the intensive polish for more difficult spots.
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Re: Detail process? (belmor)
Step 1: Give it an intensive wash with a pH Balanced car wash solution.
Step 2: Give it an intensive cleaning with a clay bar.
Step 3: DeWax the paint. I suggest 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner for this step.
Step 4: Inspect the paint.
Step 5: Remove any surface blemishes.
Step 6: Begin with your surface protection.
Step 2: Give it an intensive cleaning with a clay bar.
Step 3: DeWax the paint. I suggest 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner for this step.
Step 4: Inspect the paint.
Step 5: Remove any surface blemishes.
Step 6: Begin with your surface protection.
