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Site: Autopia.org -  The Style, Appearance and Show Community for Car Enthusiasts. - Car Detailing (site profile, domain info autopia.org)
Title: Car Detailing
Url: http://autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/
Users activity: 43 posts per thread
Forum activity: 156 active threads during last week
 

Posting activity on Car Detailing:

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Threads: 156 604 1,876
Post: 629 2,475 8,156
 

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Danase
25
user's latest post:
Gloves While Detailing
Published (2009-11-25 04:56:00)
For the most part I don't wear rubber gloves on the exterior but sometimes do on the interior. If I do I just use disposable rubber gloves.
yakky
20
user's latest post:
Preserve exterior black plastics...
Published (2009-11-26 06:26:00)
Megs has a new trim product coming out that looks promising. AIO+KSG is a pretty popular combo. I have used 303 at every other wash and it works for sure, but applying it 26 times a year is a PITA.
Accumulator
19
user's latest post:
New wheels/tires, clearcoat the...
Published (2009-11-25 12:36:00)
Re: New wheels/tires, clearcoat the back or just Collinite? I've toyed with the idea of using something like ZoopSeal on wheel backs, but I've never gotten around to it (one more product just sitting on the shelf ). If they were mine (and I weren't doing the Zoop), I'd layer on 6-8 layers of KSG. That works very well for me, keeps things protected long/well enough that an annual redo is usually sufficient and easy enough...
vtec92civic
17
user's latest post:
Gloves While Detailing
Published (2009-11-25 07:39:00)
i as well use gloves but generally when i'm only working with really oily stuff or things like water spot removers or degreasers for a long period of time. I need to try some blue nitrile gloves though.
efnfast
15
user's latest post:
Paint vs (molded) plastic
Published (2009-11-26 12:52:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by longdx I thought that John Deere powdercoated their panels. That may be why you are getting some transfer but not as much as a traditional SS paint. Thanks for making the issue even mroe confusing now
Rob Tomlin
14
user's latest post:
collinite 476s + 845+ pearl...
Published (2009-11-26 12:51:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by jaidedeye no not yet. only had the car for 2 weeks or so. i will take some good pics once its fully detailed and winter prepped Congrats on the car. How do you like it so far?
Setec Astronomy
12
user's latest post:
Paint vs (molded) plastic
Published (2009-11-26 10:46:00)
Plastic oxidizes, too. We have some tractor experts on here, maybe they know what the paint is. Imron is a two-part polyurethane airplane paint. At least when I knew about it, it contained polyisocyanates, and had to be sprayed with an airfed respirator. It gained some favor in the model airplane (because many model airplane guys are involved in full scale, also) and custom car circles (because it's really rugged). I'm still having a...
jaidedeye
12
user's latest post:
collinite 476s + 845+ pearl...
Published (2009-11-26 11:52:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by SuperBee364 Love that first shot. It shows the whole nine yards: no swirls, depth, gloss, reflection. Very nice. thank you!
Jakerooni
11
user's latest post:
Megs #26 or Liquid Souveran for...
Published (2009-11-23 09:30:00)
#26 will last longer and is pretty easy to use. Souveran is nice looking but dosen't hold up compared to alot of other waxes out there. at least their paste. I haven't really tried out their liquid version yet. I really like DP's Max Wax or Danase's Classic wax myself. Both are super easy on and off and both last pretty comparable to other waxes (4-6 weeks on average)
Legacy99
10
user's latest post:
Blackfire Wet Diamond - Page 7 -...
Published (2009-11-22 10:55:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Jakerooni Hey now... One product at a time. My tebetian buddist preist that emails me on tuesdays says I need to ease into these sort of decisions . To much good news could put me into shock... But I will look into it Right now I'm focusing on updating the website... Only a few details to tend with here and there so I don't need to overload myself just yet... I got some killer plans in the works *does the...
 

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Started 2 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-25 12:09:00)  by efnfast
How can one tell if something is painted versus molded plastic? The "vehicle" in question is a 96 John Deere Tractor (GT275) I was convinced it was SS (Imron), until I talked to somebody who seemed convinced it was green molded plastic....now I'm not certain. The reason I have doubts is because I was able to correct it with my 3401 + SIP + PFW, but the correction went ...
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Started 3 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-25 01:49:00)  by MichaelSpoots
Thanks for sharing the pics with us! The car looks awesome! Good* job .
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Started 2 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-26 02:18:00)  by khjr
+1 for the Klasse. The AIO has worked great for cleaning and protecting both the smooth and textured black trim on my Honda Pilot. I've recently started topping that with Sonus Glanz (like diluted KSG), which looks even better and lasts longer.
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Started 1 day, 23 hours ago (2009-11-26 03:57:00)  by MDRX8
Today lets give thanks for ALL we have. Many do not have as much as we do. And give thanks to our troops overseas. Brandn is right. Lets give thanks to God for all he has provides us!!!!
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Started 2 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-26 01:42:00)  by detail1
Did u try changing your wipers first? Then clean the windshield w/a good glass cleaner. Aquapel is great stuff.
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Started 2 days, 21 hours ago (2009-11-25 05:46:00)  by automints
It's gonna be a bit tough to get everything for $250. Here's what I recommend, which would be okay for a beginner, for around $250. Porter Cable $120 LC 4 or 5 inch backing plate $20 LC orange and white pads $20 Menzerna Intensive Polish $30 Menzerna Final Polish $40 Chemical Guys M-Seal $15 This is assuming you have everything else, (wash soap, clay + lube, tire...
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Started 1 day, 18 hours ago (2009-11-26 09:16:00)  by silvercookie
anyone know?
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Started 1 day, 22 hours ago (2009-11-26 04:56:00)  by Cheetoh
Same thing happened here, Where I can I get it?
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Started 4 days, 18 hours ago (2009-11-23 09:16:00)  by 05Sleeper
I have a 2004 4Runner Sport and I am trying to figure out how I can make it look its best for as long as possible. I am in El Paso, TX so it gets very windy and very dusty and the weather really wreaks havoc on a black car. I was thinking about getting the paste Souveran , but the oils would attract dust like a magnet. (but it sure would look good until then...lol) Anyway, I just want ...
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Started 1 week ago (2009-11-20 08:27:00)  by MobileJay
were you putting a lot of pressure down on the machine while buffing? That may do it. Sometime you'll get that if its too aggresive of a product on a soft clear but vettes aren't soft. Not sure man, maybe too much pressure?
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Started 2 months, 1 week ago (2009-09-15 07:21:00)  by rydawg
Properautocare has it. Rick and I use it on a lot of cars and we love the stuff very much.
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Started 4 days, 18 hours ago (2009-11-23 09:16:00)  by 05Sleeper
I have a 2004 4Runner Sport and I am trying to figure out how I can make it look its best for as long as possible. I am in El Paso, TX so it gets very windy and very dusty and the weather really wreaks havoc on a black car. I was thinking about getting the paste Souveran , but the oils would attract dust like a magnet. (but it sure would look good until then...lol) Anyway, I just want ...
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Started 2 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-25 04:33:00)  by hunter1990
Gloves While Detailing Do you find it best to wear gloves while working, or just go barehanded? If so, what type of gloves: Rubber, latex, disposable non-latex, or mechanics gloves etc....?
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Started 4 days, 16 hours ago (2009-11-23 10:58:00)  by vtec92civic
every car will have slightly different readings regarding the clear coat thickness as no two vehicles are the same. How many times this type of procedure can be done will depend on many things: Polish Choice Pad Choice Machine Choice How much pressure How many passes for ea. product and pad combo you should be able to polish your car a decent amount. I wouldn't recommend ...
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Started 3 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-25 01:49:00)  by MichaelSpoots
Thanks for sharing the pics with us! The car looks awesome! Good* job .
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Started 5 days, 20 hours ago (2009-11-22 06:55:00)  by BigAl3
i have a smaller 1400 psi karcher and if you order the foam cannon from AG, you won't need anything else. just make sure to get the right fitting, in my case was the karcher k-series (second to the right)...
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Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-19 03:58:00)  by MobileJay
I primered my eclipse YEARS ago flat black. Before it become cool to do so. I hated going places and people asking "when you gonna paint it"? IT IS PAINTED!!!!! Now its cool, I dig it, always have. It looks mean, I wanted to do it to my Ghia but I like messing with the paint too much LOL. Some of the cars now with these "paint jobs" are not painted, some are covered in vinyl.
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Re: Micro Marring????? - 15 new posts
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-20 08:27:00)  by MobileJay
were you putting a lot of pressure down on the machine while buffing? That may do it. Sometime you'll get that if its too aggresive of a product on a soft clear but vettes aren't soft. Not sure man, maybe too much pressure?
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Started 1 week ago (2009-11-20 07:37:00)  by Setec Astronomy
Some people swear by using just water for claying, so they can get the right "bite"; I like to use car wash, others wouldn't touch clay-to-car without a dedicated lube. You just have to experiment and see what works for you.
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Started 3 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-24 08:04:00)  by Crush
I drive a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. I would like to get the chrome on my wheels, grill, and bumpers (front and rear) to really shine. How would I go about doing this? Here is the style of truck I have: I think the wheels are chromed (stainless?) steel. The center caps and piece on the grill are (chromed?) plastic. The bumpers are chromed (stainless?) steel. If it is ...
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