*Official* Ask A Detailer Thread

I usually use ScratchX, but the cleaner wax actually sounds like a good idea!

 

Never tried the scratchX before.. guess I ought to order a bottle.

 

That is a good idea. Will look into that before my next major detail and see if they can do the job.

I used Stratch-X but doing it by hand will not cut it. Definitely have to get a machine back there with a heavy cutting pad to do the job.

 

Or what "He" said.....

 

Looking for best cleaner recommendations for carpets, carpeted floor mats.

Thanks

 

These are the 2 I have great results from......

Auto Geek and Chemical Guys

 

I have used the Chemical Guys with good results as well. Also, good success with Adams.

 

I like Adams stuff but Chemical guys seem to run better sales and thats when I buy.....

 

Usually Adams the best you get is 15%. Some Chemical Guys stuff I haven't been too impressed with but some has been great.

 

If I recall correctly, the most I've seen through adams was like 22%? I'm hoping they run another 20% off by the end of the year

 

Could be...if they did I missed it. lol

 

They do a 20% sale on very limited times

 

Yea, they did one for memorial day. Only reason why I know is because I needed to restock on items and missed the sale because I forgot to order lol

 

I think chemical guys is about to have a 20% sale soon

 

I am a fan of megs APC and super degreaser.
Use hand brushes and a drill attached brush/ DA brush depending on material and length/ height of carpet threads

Make sure to dry very well, microfibers and vacuum to make certain you dry properly to not cause odor or mildew.
If I am doing a full detail (in and out ) I start with carpets and floor mats so they can also dry during the rest of the process.
Some also turn the heat on to the feet to help dry

Long winded, hope that helps someone.

 

Hey all, how you today, got a quick question regarding some deep pin stripes. Pic of truck included when dirty. Permanent stripes can't be seen in the picture and have tried to get better pics of them, most came off with a wash .no dice though, they don't show on camera bit you can sure see them with the eye at 2 feet away. They are not to the metal or primer, just stubborn. I bought this off the shelf and it covers some but not good enough. Anything you can recommend to get these stripes to blend. The truck is a rental and don't want to take the hit on insurance.
Thanks in advance

 

If its deep enough to catch with your fingernail then even a machine polisher can't remove them.

If you trash a car just man up and pay for it.

 

You need to find someone who can machine polish those. No way can you get those out by hand.

On a separate note, I am really at a loss of words considering the truck is a rental.

 

and its black

 

Hahaha was just going to point that out. White you could hide that shit no prob.