11-17-2014, 10:02 AM | #113 |
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WOOHOO!!!
Thanks for the informative thread. I used the tips from the OP and attended a Car Show this weekend that benefited the Wounded Warrior Project. Although after clay barring a good 80-90% of the swirl marks were gone (?), so no polishing. And I won Best of Show Domestic 2 Door! Of the other cars in my class I was sure the '06 Z06 was going to win, it was very clean and more mods than me. Thanks again OP!
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11-17-2014, 12:16 PM | #115 |
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All I know is there appeared to be a lot less swirls on the car afterward.
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12-12-2014, 03:55 AM | #116 |
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thanks for the tips
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12-12-2014, 05:21 AM | #117 |
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So I'm TDY for two week and took my car to a local wash rack. The brush was worn and scratches the hell of my hood and rivers fender. This really pisses me off since I don't have access to my stuff. Just venting.
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If anything, claybarring sometimes adds some scratches swirls (if done incorrectly). I always polish after a clay session. I only polish once a year, so I generally only clay once as well. Wash - Dry - Clay - Wash - Dry - Heavy/Medium Polish - Spray Detailer - Glaze - Spray Detailer - Sealant - Wait 1 Day - Wash - Spray Detailer - Dry - Sealant Phew. That's what I do once a year. Worth the effort every time. |
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09-23-2015, 10:38 PM | #119 |
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10-27-2015, 04:01 PM | #120 |
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Here's a couple of wheel washing tips I've discovered over the years. The "fluffed up" paint brush is also good for grill work and applying things like Armour All to the dash/AC vents, etc.
Old "Webster" for inner wheel"
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07-31-2016, 05:37 PM | #121 |
thanks for the tips !
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04-01-2020, 12:22 AM | #122 |
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Amazing what a detailing of waxing and washing. Waxing and washing at frequent bases are a must to protect the painted body parts.
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03-04-2022, 04:04 AM | #123 |
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There are other ways to get a washed car. I like when my car is clean, but I really suffer by washing it. So I found a tasker who does it for me once a month at https://fee4bee.com/services/cleanin...es/car-washing. And I'm happy )
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03-08-2022, 10:43 AM | #124 |
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^^^^^ Happiness is doing your own detailing and knowing it is done correctly, not unhelpful info such as this.. lol.
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10-10-2023, 03:17 AM | #125 |
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Can you recommend a polishing compound for minor scratches? I recently wanted to clean my car after the rain and didn't realize there might be fine sand particles. Now I've got this issue.
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02-05-2024, 09:55 PM | #126 |
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Good info! I have some bimmer friends and they all swear by Zaino so I've been using it for awhile too. Good stuff in my opinion.
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