Peleg's Guide to Detailing - Page 12

Greg · 10-17-2006, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceWilly

In other news I have recently become much more serious about fixing my paint. I bought some touch up paint, 2000grit sandpaper, compound, polish etc.

I've done this on a couple spots. Be careful and don't over do it. The clear coat is very soft.

IceWilly · 10-17-2006, 11:09 AM

Yea i plan to go as light as possible and then compound/polish after. Should I aim to very slowly make the newly painted surface smooth with the current paint? Or should i get it close and then apply the compound. Any pics on how yours came out?

thanks, its a very nerve racking procedure =X

Kylipso · 10-18-2006, 04:14 PM

What does everyone use for the stoner invisible glass spray, the can says pros us crumpled newspaper but my noobness apparently cant. The newspaper grinds the window really bad and makes me a little nervous. any opinions?

DCH · 10-18-2006, 10:46 PM

Windex and Newspaper has done it for me since I was a kid. =)

Have yet to do it on my STi, but I believe that's the route I'll take unless the Mad Scientist proves me wrong.

...and I'm hoping you'd prove me wrong soon, my windows are getting kinda dirty!!!

psuLemon · 10-19-2006, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kylipso

What does everyone use for the stoner invisible glass spray, the can says pros us crumpled newspaper but my noobness apparently cant. The newspaper grinds the window really bad and makes me a little nervous. any opinions?

Stoner FTW!!!!! I have used it for years as my friends mother works there and i have found nothing better. Even gets all the trees crap off it and all the film that the peco plants (next to my work) leaves on my windshield.

**god5337** · 10-30-2006, 06:30 PM

Are these overkill? or do you think they would work?
http://superiorcarcare.net/filter-system.html
http://superiorcarcare.net/foam-wash-gun.html

valvestud · 11-12-2006, 07:45 PM

for the wheels are all those cleaners like "wheel wax" fake? they claim to change the polarity of the wheels so that brake dust will be reppelled rather than attracted. any thoughts?

Greg · 11-13-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valvestud

for the wheels are all those cleaners like "wheel wax" fake? they claim to change the polarity of the wheels so that brake dust will be reppelled rather than attracted. any thoughts?

I've been testing the real "Wheel Wax" against Megs NTX. Neither product really prevents the build up of dust when its coming off the Brembos. On the family minivan the dust is notibly lessened. For the STI the value is not in the prevention of build up but in the ease of release. When wax is applied the dust can be removed easily with long soft bristtled brush. Last time I washed the wheels I timed each wheel for reference. After wetting down the wheel with water, each wheel was completely cleaned in 1 minute and 50 seconds. This was a single pass with a long soft brustled brush, followed by a single pass with a micro fiber towel on all surfaces.

Wheel Wax seems to work about as good as the NTX. However it's a lot easier to apply and remove so the nod goes to WW for ease of use. Next up on the test bench is Klasse AIO and SG.

***reeksti*** · 11-13-2006, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valvestud

for the wheels are all those cleaners like "wheel wax" fake? they claim to change the polarity of the wheels so that brake dust will be reppelled rather than attracted. any thoughts?

its works, no doubt, but its so damn hard to take off

***ELD4AU6*** · 11-13-2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kylipso

What does everyone use for the stoner invisible glass spray, the can says pros us crumpled newspaper but my noobness apparently cant. The newspaper grinds the window really bad and makes me a little nervous. any opinions?

I bought some micro-fiber towels, works great

stoner FTW

Peleg · 11-13-2006, 06:39 PM

I would highly recommand STAYING AWAY from Windex. It contains Amonia, too harsh and leaves residue and streaks.

It's even worse with tinted windows, if you are using windex on your tinted windows get ready to kiss your tint job goodbye.

If you ever see tinted windows with bubbles, you can bet windex was used.

What I do recommand is stoner invisible glass with a good microfiber towel. Don't use newspaper, those leave fibers and such.

Peleg · 11-13-2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valvestud

for the wheels are all those cleaners like "wheel wax" fake? they claim to change the polarity of the wheels so that brake dust will be reppelled rather than attracted. any thoughts?

I like P21S wheel cleaner and hot water.

Another good one is Meguiar's hot wheels.

KoreanComet · 11-13-2006, 06:49 PM

very nice. Me like

***MKIVSupra*** · 11-14-2006, 01:19 PM

I tried Wheel Wax and found it to work no better than a good cleaner wax. It's better than nothing, but if you have wax you use on your car, just use that. I use Klasse AIO and SG(multiple coats) on my wheels, inside and out, before I put them on for the season.

Regarding tinted windows, I use only Plexus on the tint. I use Invisible Glass on the window glass but would not use it on the tint. Oh yeah, and RainX on the outside of the windows after I clean them.

Peleg · 11-18-2006, 06:48 PM

I used some sort of wheel finish on my wheels.

1. It was a PITA x 10 to apply it on the stock STi wheels.

2. I didn't notice anything different when I had to clean them the next time.

Is anybody using some sort of wax spray on the wheels?

11-18-2006, 06:48 PM	#180
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,540 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	I used some sort of wheel finish on my wheels. 1. It was a PITA x 10 to apply it on the stock STi wheels. 2. I didn't notice anything different when I had to clean them the next time. Is anybody using some sort of wax spray on the wheels? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-17-2006, 11:09 AM	#167
IceWilly Junior STI Driver Car: '05 STi WRB Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 128 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Yea i plan to go as light as possible and then compound/polish after. Should I aim to very slowly make the newly painted surface smooth with the current paint? Or should i get it close and then apply the compound. Any pics on how yours came out? thanks, its a very nerve racking procedure =X

10-18-2006, 04:14 PM	#168
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 401 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	What does everyone use for the stoner invisible glass spray, the can says pros us crumpled newspaper but my noobness apparently cant. The newspaper grinds the window really bad and makes me a little nervous. any opinions?

10-18-2006, 10:46 PM	#169
DCH Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Miguel Alcrudo, Jr. TUNE! Location: Southern California Posts: 723 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Windex and Newspaper has done it for me since I was a kid. =) Have yet to do it on my STi, but I believe that's the route I'll take unless the Mad Scientist proves me wrong. ...and I'm hoping you'd prove me wrong soon, my windows are getting kinda dirty!!!

10-30-2006, 06:30 PM	#171
god5337 Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi OB Fav Mod: Upgrading 04 WRX Wagon to 06 STi Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 109 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Are these overkill? or do you think they would work? http://superiorcarcare.net/filter-system.html http://superiorcarcare.net/foam-wash-gun.html

11-12-2006, 07:45 PM	#172
valvestud STI Driver Car: 05 Platinum Silver STi Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 205 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	for the wheels are all those cleaners like "wheel wax" fake? they claim to change the polarity of the wheels so that brake dust will be reppelled rather than attracted. any thoughts?

11-13-2006, 06:39 PM	#176
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,540 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	I would highly recommand STAYING AWAY from Windex. It contains Amonia, too harsh and leaves residue and streaks. It's even worse with tinted windows, if you are using windex on your tinted windows get ready to kiss your tint job goodbye. If you ever see tinted windows with bubbles, you can bet windex was used. What I do recommand is stoner invisible glass with a good microfiber towel. Don't use newspaper, those leave fibers and such.

11-13-2006, 06:49 PM	#178
KoreanComet Professional STI Driver Car: 05 PSM WRX STi Fav Mod: cams Location: Copperas Cove, TX Posts: 430 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	very nice. Me like

11-14-2006, 01:19 PM	#179
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,744 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	I tried Wheel Wax and found it to work no better than a good cleaner wax. It's better than nothing, but if you have wax you use on your car, just use that. I use Klasse AIO and SG(multiple coats) on my wheels, inside and out, before I put them on for the season. Regarding tinted windows, I use only Plexus on the tint. I use Invisible Glass on the window glass but would not use it on the tint. Oh yeah, and RainX on the outside of the windows after I clean them.