*Official* Ask A Detailer Thread

@ace96

Here you go sir. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

I have used GTechniq C4 on my black but it was not faded as bad as yours. It may work but not sure. Looks like your plate is intensifying the sun.

 

Bondo 800 Black Restore - 8 fl. oz.

https://www.amazon.com/Bondo-800-Black-Restore-fl/dp/B0009LSXAE

 

OK, I pinned stripped the hell out of the truck this weekend and it will be happening again. I don't plan on having them polished out as the clear will be gone in a year if I had it done all the time. Is there a filler I can use on them and have the truck polished in about three years or something like that.

 

Use a glaze. They are loaded with fillers but usually do not last long. Maybe 2-3 weeks.

 

Anything out there that will last longer?

 

Maybe essence plus from Carpro. I haven't used it yet but I have a new bottle to try out.

 

Thanks for the recommendation. What strategy would you use knowing I will be scratching the clear coat with bushes and tree branches?
Form of protection?
hide or remove scratches?
How often?

 

I would have the truck polished and then cover with Xpel protection film. Xpel seems to be the best from what I have read.

 

I think I finally gave a good start on supplies? Will get started once it warms up.

 

I've got some grease splatter on my drivers door what's the best way to remove it? I was hoping to not have to strip the whole truck when I do a wash and seal this week.

 

Duragloss 471 Automotive Bug Remover, 22 oz., 1 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/Duragloss-471-Automotive-Bug-Remover/dp/B0007IMBJS

Will remove tar so grease should not be a problem.

 

Dude, how many pads do you have? Did someone have an epic sale and you just not tell everyone else?

 

Lol.

I have quite a few. Have 3 vehicles to do this summer. I think I have 9 of each, white, orange and black. This is my first time and was suggested I get extra of everything.

 

Reminds me of my shaving soap addiction.

 

You'll be set for quite a while with that. I'm jelly.

 

What product do you suggest for shampooing the cloth seats and carpets? I have a Bissell upholstery shampooing vacuum I will be using

 

Try using Awesome. Yes, the stuff at the dollar store. It works amazingly well in my bissell shampooer. Have been using it for years when shampooing. Better than almost every other product that i have tried f rom the stores. Plus its only a buck.

 

Which do you like the Orange or citrus (yellow colored) ? I have been using the orange but wondering about the citrus. LA Awesome from the Dollar Tree.

 

I like both, ive been grabbing the one with oxy past few times just for the hell of it. Only difference may be a better, non leaky trigger.