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Ha, never noticed that banner......but for wetsand i started with 1000 and then hit it with 1500 then buffed em out. Almost brand new looking

I know Poorboys is awfully popular on this site and I's sure one can't go wrong with that stuff but that stuff isn't nearly as highly recommended on a lot of the professional detailing websites and how-to's. So far I have been using Chemical guys pro-polish and their wet-mirror finish glaze that came with my kit. However, I think when it comes time to replace my compounds I will either be going with Meguires 205 and 105 or...

sounds like ill get a clay bar. my truck is white which doesnt help anything. if it wasnt white i dont think you could even see the rust.

I've never seen it on any color but white. Never on any of my black, charcoal, green or blue vehicles.

I just tried The CCP 5 minute headlamp restorer without any results. When you wetsand them what grit do you use... in guessing 1500-2000 but idk for sure.

I use a product called GR-40. It is specifically made to remove wax residue from plastic trim. You can find it at pakshak.com, home to the best microfiber towels on the market. There is another product called Wax Blaster which remove wax residue. Classic Motoring Accessories (properautocare.com) sells it for about $6.00. Sometimes an all purpose cleaner will work. Try it with a microfiber towel and scrub with an old toothbrush. Might take a...

I started with 600 then 800 and then alot of work with 1500. Mine were really bad and someone tried to use that instant fix sealer. TAKES FOREVER TO SAND OFF. After I finished sanding just rubbing compound and elbow grease for a shine.

Quote: Originally Posted by FastBlak Yeah walmart sells on for like 20 bucks and it comes in a chrome bag that works pretty well. Also wetsanding and buffin them out with compound has worked well for me too yeah i used the same stuff. the only difference is there is like a sealer in the kit so it keeps it clear longer. I used the kit on my mom's old ford windstar, it was a night and day difference. they looked brand new.

The last time I did mine it took me right at 10 hours for the outside. The day before that I did the interior in 2.5-3 hours.

Ya you would unless it was brown or some other rust like color.