*Official* Ask A Detailer Thread

If its grease you are going to want a product that will cut grease. But before you go spraying your seats something to keep in mind, water can actually stain cloth seats. Dirt, debris, dust, human skin funk all builds up over time and even the strongest vacuum won't get it out. Don't believe me vacume your seats then brush it. Watch all the dust it kicks out. I always recommend brushing your seats or the area to be cleaned after you vacuum. A clean upholstery brush and simply brushing your seats off will remove a lot of dust and dirt and even some stains. This dust and dirt left in the seat is what can cause staining when water or any cleaning product touches it. It causes mud. Don't believe me go brush your seat and see all the funk that comes off!

I like the Carbrite line of products, http://www.carbrite.com/ X3 fabric cleaner or Brite spot.

Good luck

 

Spring cleaning is done outside ..Tues will be the inside

 

You owe me a keyboard. Hard to clean out the water from my laughing so hard.

Very nice Jim. What wax do you use?

 

Hazy day it really is shining up good for a 07 Clay bar then buffer with scratch remover on the whole body... Finish with ..Next is 303 the inside

 

LG is a nice product. I have a few friends that use it for the protection it provides.

White is such a hard color to have the dripping wet effect.

Ever thought of putting a wax on top of the LG?

 

It is a single stage knowing that says a lot about having a clue. Always a great before and after if the person knows what they are doing. If not it's bye bye clear coat and hello paint color on your pad

 

rofl yeah they're fun to do. I have done a ton of Toyota's white.

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After



White reflects so nice if done right.



yes thats an Adams bottle for those who think i just talk bad on Adams.

 

Wax on a paint sealant is a good idea to gain depth. A lot of people use either a synthetic polymer or wax.

Synthetic polymer sealant will give great results and last longer, Wax gives more depth but doesn't last as long.

Combining the two will give you extended protection, and depth.
Best way to preserve is to pay someone good money to wash clay buff and polish to a scratch and swirl free finish and apply G/Techniq. It's a crystal lacquer that offers shine and protection superior to any synthetic polymer or wax on the market.

 

That's very clean I like it. Excellent work. I'll post one more I'm proud of. It's the side of my old blue ram that came with the factory custom scratch and swirl package......then I got my hands on it and..............

 

Nice guys!. Making me excited to start on my truck. I have a question though. I don't own a DA polisher yet but plan to rent one. So I was wondering how much compound and polish do u guys use to achieve that great shine? Reason is because I plan to use m205/m105 combo. (Decided to go 2 stage instead of just one. Might was well do it right the first time) anyways I don't want buy the standard 32 oz bottles of it since I don't own a polisher yet. I saw some 8 oz bottles and wondered if that would be enough to finish my truck? Or should I stop being a cheapskate and buy the big boys. Thanks fellas.

 

8oz is more than enough. You should be able to do 3 to 4 vehicles with 8oz.

 

95SLE is right. Buy the 8 oz and see how you like it. One small piece of advice...take your time when polishing so you get the results you want.

 

Thanks guys. Pretty much ready to start on my paint correction once my orders come in. I'll post results when I'm done. Should be sometime this month. Thanks for all the help .

 

Porter cable 7424 is a great machine to use but! If you have the cash the Rupes is definitely the way to go!

 

These other guys are right 8oz is way more than enough. I'll attach a link to exactly what you need to get going. It's a polish, finishing glaze and light cutting pad. Only other thing I recommend buying is a finishing pad for the glaze.
The Wolfgang products in it are great and will produce the finish you want.

 

Hey I seen you put J10 in for your name. I just moved to maine last year when I left Hawaii.

This isn't Jahs10 from bongs shop is it?

 

Naw bro. I know who you're talking about though. The tattoo artist right. Haha.

 

Yeah. Good people, Tattoorich was my artist and good friend personally. He's the P in our MC. Tatau MC.

I miss Hawaii big time.

 

Mean. Yeah heard about tatau. Nuts. Get all kind people on this forum. Miss the rice I bet. Lol.