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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-25-2010, 01:03 AM
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
So a little bird told me we are going to have a big sale: Thursday and Black Friday

A little birdie (turkey?) told me that Black Friday starts on Thanksgiving. Make sure to check properautocare.com for the details some time between eating turkey and watching football. My...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
This is a GREAT POINT and awesome advice!...

This is a GREAT POINT and awesome advice! :thumbup:

Using a high quality wax or sealant will reduce the amount of dirt on the car as well as providing a protective barrier that may help fight the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 35
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
When somebodies first post to me is a personal...

When somebodies first post to me is a personal attack...



followed by this gem...



you'll have to excuse me for being a little sensitive and not assuming that we are now suddenly cool and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Well, it is almost impossible to avoid creating...

Well, it is almost impossible to avoid creating some marring in the paint. Sometimes there are factors beyond our control, like how hard (scratch the resistant) the paint is. Extremely soft paints...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 35
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Now your just not being nice... :iono: In...

Now your just not being nice... :iono:

In light of your previous attack on my character, the snide tone to your questions, and your latest statement it clear that you don't like me. All I have...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Is there any particular reason why you would like...

Is there any particular reason why you would like to buy one?

The PC was originally designed for wood sanding, so the counter weights are weighed lower (if that makes sense). That is a 5 inch...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,494
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Thank you guys for all the compliments!!

Thank you guys for all the compliments!!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 01:22 PM
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Happy Thanksgiving Camaro 5!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Camaro 5!!!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,167
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
I'm not too sure I would agree that foam guns are...

I'm not too sure I would agree that foam guns are useless. We have tested their effectiveness over and over again and found that they increase the ability to 'free-rinse' an automobile by about 10%....
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-24-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,409
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
No problem. I have no interest in pissing...

No problem. I have no interest in pissing matches, rather just honest information backed up with facts, logic, and years detailing the finest automobiles in world for the most critical clients and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-23-2010, 05:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,409
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
I am well aware that many people love and use a...

I am well aware that many people love and use a California Duster and are quite happy with the results that it produces. Proper Auto Care has been selling California Duster's since the mid 1980s, so...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-23-2010, 02:54 AM
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
+1 Absolutely! The safest way to remove dust...

+1 Absolutely!

The safest way to remove dust and dirt is to encapsulate it and float it off the surface vs. dry mopping it with sticky yarn.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-22-2010, 07:21 AM
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Views: 3,454
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Probably neither if you are planning on driving...

Probably neither if you are planning on driving the car frequently.

Removing orange peel (with out repainting) will thin the clear coat quite a bit. It is not as big of a deal if the car is kept...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-21-2010, 07:18 PM
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Ferrari has to pay bills and keep overhead down...

Ferrari has to pay bills and keep overhead down just like everybody else :(

Remember that Ferrari is a low volume manufacturer, and they are responsible for some of the most cutting edge...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-21-2010, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
There is nothing wrong with baby steps for sure!...

There is nothing wrong with baby steps for sure! Part of my joy of detailing has how much I have learned (and continue to strive to learn). I am constantly reminded of how little I know in the big...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-21-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,916
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
I am sorry to hear about your Camaro but it is...

I am sorry to hear about your Camaro but it is not the end of the world!!!!

Microscopic scratches can be removed by removing all the paint around the scratches and creating a more level surface. ...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-21-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,409
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
The absolute BEST way to remove any light dust or...

The absolute BEST way to remove any light dust or road prime is to wash the car using a high lubricity soap. However this isn't always convient. Remember that road dust is ground up concrete and is...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-20-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,668
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Advanced Concept: Using your rotary to jewel the paint to flawless shine

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/truth/1.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/truth/2-1.jpg...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,454
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
We were able to fix most of it by properly...

We were able to fix most of it by properly compounding (wool pad/rotary/Meguiars M105 compound) out the majority of the damage and sanding scratches. A couple areas had 'nibs' (dirt in the paint) so...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,454
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Here is a picture of a Corvette that had custom...

Here is a picture of a Corvette that had custom paint work done (ZO6 fenders on a roadster) at a high quality shop. We used masking tape to high light the troubled areas as well!

First we used...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,454
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Are there a lot of sanding scratches or is it in...

Are there a lot of sanding scratches or is it in just some isolated areas?

You can always attempt to fix yourself if you have a polisher just to save the headache of bringing it in. However if...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,294
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicalde...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/1930%20Bently/x99.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/1930%20Bently/x100.jpg
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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,294
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicalde...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/1930%20Bently/x56.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/1930%20Bently/x57.jpg

After...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,294
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
A couple of after shots of the same fender... ...

A couple of after shots of the same fender...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x121/tropicaldetailing/1930%20Bently/x16.jpg
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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,294
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
1931 Bentley Saloon: Full wetsand, polish, and detail

The 1931 Bentley Derby Park Ward Saloon was the first Bentley produced by Rolls Royce in Derby, England. The car's coach work was built by Bentley's most prolific coach builder, Park Ward, hence the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,454
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
There is really no invasive way to remove sanding...

There is really no invasive way to remove sanding scratches, because they tend to be fairly deep.

Think of the bottom of the deepest sanding scratch. In order to create a perfectly level paint...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,273
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Thank you! :thumbup:

Thank you! :thumbup:
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,454
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
You might be able to make a very nice improvement...

You might be able to make a very nice improvement in the appearance of your paint by removing about 10% but it is a very very good idea to make sure that you get a lot of practice under your belt...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,454
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Orange peel is simply a term used to describe the...

Orange peel is simply a term used to describe the texture of the surface. It is pretty much present in each of the layers (primer, base coat, clear coat) unless those layers were sanded smooth. The...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 11-18-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 988
Posted By Todd@properautocare.com
Hi Icefsh, Whether or not it is necessary to...

Hi Icefsh,

Whether or not it is necessary to fully strip the paint really depends on your goals and reasons. There is no right or wrong answer. I personally strip the paint for two reasons.

1)...
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