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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: 45 posts per thread
Forum activity: 166 active threads during last week
 

Posting activity on Car Detailing:

  Week Month 3 Months
Threads: 166 647 1,970
Post: 643 2,824 8,822
 

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Accumulator
50
user's latest post:
best wax for black? - Page 4 -...
Published (2009-11-14 10:35:00)
Random thoughts from somebody whose black car days are basically behind him (does the Carbon Metallic on the Yukon count? I wouldn't think so..): Souveran is the standard answer but if you have to think for even a moment about the cost then I sure wouldn't spend that kind of money on *any* wax. If you don't care about the cost and don't mind redoing it all the time, then try it just to see what it's all about. It *is*...
yakky
33
user's latest post:
bmw brake dust sucks....... -...
Published (2009-11-14 09:09:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by yakky So I guess I'm imagining things when I coat one wheel with a regular paint sealant and the opposite side with the EO stuff and the EO side stays clean while the sealed side gets dirty? I have a car that turns wheels black in two days. I love the EO Keep Clean Wheel. One side is EO Keep Clean Wheel, the other is Poorboys Wheel sealant. One week, lots of rain and about 250 miles.
Rob Tomlin
32
user's latest post:
Recommendations for Wet Sanding...
Published (2009-11-14 11:22:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by MichaelM Well done! Excellent turn around. Thanks Michael. Quote: Originally Posted by Accumulator In some cases of iffy single stage, the combo of a glaze like the Meg's pure polishes and a wax somehow works near miracles with regard to keeping the paint "healthy" for a long time. It's related to the "feeding the paint" thing that's not the utter BS with ss that...
Legacy99
17
user's latest post:
LED Flashlight/Swirl Revealing
Published (2009-11-14 12:59:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by jDizzle i got a life gear single LED from target a while back and love it. its 80 lumens, and runs between 7-10 hours i think it said. but im pretty sure ive used it longer than that. i noticed a couple weeks ago that you can stop swirls with it real easy.. to answer your question candlepower is a measure of distance it can throw light and lumens it total light output. I've got a Life Gear 360 lumens with 4...
efnfast
15
user's latest post:
Re: Horrid Paint scratches-what...
Published (2009-11-13 11:40:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by David Fermani There is no difference. As long as it's not related to lack of maintenance, blatant/intensional destruction or normal wear & tear; it's covered. i.e. by ACCIDENT . Let me know what your Agent says. If your paint is dead and you key it on purpose.........Not Covered If your car gets keyed by someone............Covered If you spray paint your fence and your car's paint gets...
Leadfootluke
14
user's latest post:
Steel wool (0000)
Published (2009-11-12 10:42:00)
Would Nev-r Dull work on finished surfaces though? I have had amazing results with it on AC lines, and whatnot under the hood.
brandn3w
13
user's latest post:
Pre-Detail Evaluation... - Page...
Published (2009-11-14 07:21:00)
Here's my list and only 1 day left on 15% off + Pinnacle Crystal Mist on orders over $75 so PLEASE interject/confirm my order so I can get the discount before tomorrow at midnight! Thanks! PCXP LC 5.5" Cyan - 2 LC 5.5" Tangerine - 2 Hook/Loop Backing Plate 5" 105 205 #34 How's it look? Should I consider anything else or am I missing anything? I realize this is a good time to get KAIO and what not, but as...
Street5927
13
user's latest post:
Can't get sap off
Published (2009-11-13 12:58:00)
Stoner's Tarminator or Goo Gone
David Fermani
12
user's latest post:
Re: Horrid Paint scratches-what...
Published (2009-11-13 12:25:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by efnfast I would check that; this is what my agent wrote (which makes sense to me) No need to check. Agents write policies, they don't adjust/appraise claims. I was involved in the appraisal of a 2001 C5 Vette over the summer where the owner used a car care product that destroyed their paint. We ended up paying out over $12K for a complete refinish. It went to claim legal and got ok'd.
Mike Phillips
10
user's latest post:
Recommendations for Wet Sanding...
Published (2009-11-12 07:31:00)
That's a zillion times improvement! Great photography work also in capturing not only the before pictures but really good, accurate after pictures. The haze you're seeing after the M95 with a wool finishing pad will completely disappear with your follow-up step. If you're going to use Meguiar's , try the M205 with one of their yellow foam polishing pads, any model of the yellow foam will work great to build on the results...
 

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Started 6 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-09 08:21:00)  by Legacy99
Get the Fenix TK111 R2. Detailers Domain has it for 78 bucks.
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Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-04 04:14:00)  by bufferbarry
Rob feel free to call me if you need advice I will certainly help you out!
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Started 2 months 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 1 month ago (2009-10-13 09:57:00)  by Legacy99
Pinnacle Souveran , the easiest on and off wax on the market. It's a beauty wax that must be applied every month, but nothing beats it for black at under a 100 bucks.
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Started 2 years, 4 months ago (2007-07-12 07:19:00)  by BlueLibby04
I never have liked C&D.. And the rolling back only has to do with the type of torque converter they used. My jeep does it and Ive never had a problem with it.. Some of our Jeeps do it and some dont..
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Started 6 days, 3 hours ago (2009-11-10 03:41:00)  by thedetailer
those "circle scratches" are swirls caused by improper wash technique and cheapo depot car washes. Good luck! It will definitely get you some experience
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Started 1 day, 21 hours ago (2009-11-14 09:20:00)  by kenleekenlee
Hondas and Acuras like to use Shin-Etsu grease. Others here like Gummi Pfledge. Search for weather seal treatment - I'm sure you'll come up with a few more options.
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Started 5 days, 20 hours ago (2009-11-10 10:19:00)  by mikeinaustin
I just got a bmw and as lots of you know, the brake dust is horrible. i noticed that some of you have tried zaino z-cs on the wheels to reduce the brake dust accumulation. did it work for you? any other product you guys recommend to help me keep the wheels looking half way decent without daily cleanings?
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Started 2 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-13 09:02:00)  by bullitt21
I looking at it covered in mud right now at the yard. The water is only 2 1/2 ft. deep at that spot. 4-5 inches of mud in the car. The wrecker driver has had over 70 phone calls from various people. I think if you're behind the wheel of anything with over 950 hp you should have better insticts than that.
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Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-04 04:14:00)  by bufferbarry
Rob feel free to call me if you need advice I will certainly help you out!
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Started 5 days, 4 hours ago (2009-11-11 02:39:00)  by David Fermani
I've never known plastic to cut through paint quite like that(possible though). Could it be the reminants/trasfer from the scraper? Can you feel the grove/valley of the scratch with the tip of your fingernail?
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Started 2 months 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 2 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-13 09:02:00)  by bullitt21
I looking at it covered in mud right now at the yard. The water is only 2 1/2 ft. deep at that spot. 4-5 inches of mud in the car. The wrecker driver has had over 70 phone calls from various people. I think if you're behind the wheel of anything with over 950 hp you should have better insticts than that.
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Started 6 days, 3 hours ago (2009-11-10 03:41:00)  by thedetailer
those "circle scratches" are swirls caused by improper wash technique and cheapo depot car washes. Good luck! It will definitely get you some experience
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Started 5 days, 20 hours ago (2009-11-10 10:19:00)  by mikeinaustin
I just got a bmw and as lots of you know, the brake dust is horrible. i noticed that some of you have tried zaino z-cs on the wheels to reduce the brake dust accumulation. did it work for you? any other product you guys recommend to help me keep the wheels looking half way decent without daily cleanings?
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Started 5 days, 3 hours ago (2009-11-11 03:34:00)  by Cactus1
I have heard that Saturn actually has waxes made using ingredients from the PLANET Saturn! It makes your car impregnable to asteroids.
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Re: Steel wool (0000) - 15 new posts
Started 3 days, 23 hours ago (2009-11-12 07:45:00)  by Jakerooni
if the wheels are coated then no you shouldn't be using steel wool on them. For the little spots try using a clay bar to get them off. would be a safer option than steel wool.
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Re: Blower for drying - 15 new posts
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-11-02 08:19:00)  by 01svtL
Posting to subscribe. Had to change settings.
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Started 6 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-09 08:21:00)  by Legacy99
Get the Fenix TK111 R2. Detailers Domain has it for 78 bucks.
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