Peleg's Guide to Detailing - Page 3

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-19-2006, 08:55 PM

Wow, great results on the scratches. I have a nasty looking scratch on my rear bumper, although it's not too deep. When I do my detail I'll have to break out the buffer and try to get it out. You think 3M swirl remover is abrasive enough or should I step up to something a bit more aggressive?

Peleg · 04-20-2006, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

Wow, great results on the scratches. I have a nasty looking scratch on my rear bumper, although it's not too deep. When I do my detail I'll have to break out the buffer and try to get it out. You think 3M swirl remover is abrasive enough or should I step up to something a bit more aggressive?

Thanks for the props.

I always start with the least aggressive stuff, then if that doesn't work, step up to something more aggressive.

ORSTi · 04-22-2006, 07:37 AM

Thanks Peleg, always look forward to the next installment. I'm glad I have a beater to experiment on. What to do today is the question...

straightouttajersey · 04-22-2006, 07:51 AM

i need some help with exhaust detail for sure....might have to pick up a porter buffer too...definitely would come in handy...

Peleg · 04-22-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by straightouttajersey

i need some help with exhaust detail for sure....might have to pick up a porter buffer too...definitely would come in handy...

I didn't use the Porter on the exhaust, although you probably could, just make sure not to use the pad on the paint afterwards, make it a metal only pad.

In my case, I used Meguire's NXT metal polish & an old rag after washing the car and exhaust muffler.

sti-06 · 04-22-2006, 12:53 PM

i used eagle1 for mine and turned out good.

i should have taken before pics to tell you the difference, but believe me it was really dirty.

Peleg · 04-22-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sti-06

i used eagle1 for mine and turned out good.

i should have taken before pics to tell you the difference, but believe me it was really dirty.

Any good metal polish would do. Nice Invidia exhaust.

straightouttajersey · 04-28-2006, 04:22 PM

I have the same exhaust...I'll have to take a before pic, and let you guys see how it is and you can give me tips from there. It seems like there is a little corrossion or something where the tip meets the canister and at the edge of the tip itself....nothing i try works...

Peleg · 05-01-2006, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by straightouttajersey

I have the same exhaust...I'll have to take a before pic, and let you guys see how it is and you can give me tips from there. It seems like there is a little corrossion or something where the tip meets the canister and at the edge of the tip itself....nothing i try works...

If it's rust, try some steel wool.

***reeksti*** · 05-01-2006, 09:53 AM

damn peleg u are the man

docd187 · 05-01-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Peleg

If it's rust, try some steel wool.

I have some 000 steel wool. Is this grade ok to use on the exhaust?

ChoBo · 05-02-2006, 03:31 AM

Good write up Peleq, thanks for your time. Hope to see more chapters!

BluePearl04 · 05-02-2006, 06:31 PM

Awesome write up! Any hints or tips on cleaning the plastic headlights on our STis?

docd187 · 05-03-2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BluePearl04

Awesome write up! Any hints or tips on cleaning the plastic headlights on our STis?

I have Klasse All-In-One and on the bottle it says can be used o headlights. So while I AIO the car I also apply it to the headlights and I can feel it cleaning road film and bug guts from my headlights.

Peleg · 05-03-2006, 10:36 AM

For the headlights, wash and dry them first.

I used my Porter polisher and Sonus Stage 1 polisher to get all the grime/road dirt stuff off my Acura's headlights.

Whichever polisher you decide to use, just make sure it's headlight safe by reading the instructions.

Some folks take it a step further and apply the Klasse or their favorite wax to the headlights for extra protection and show, it also makes cleaning them later easier. I personally like to give them a nice coat of wax if I take a long drive, by the end of that drive, I can start an insect collection, but it will clean much faster.

More chapters comming soon.

04-19-2006, 08:55 PM	#31
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,379 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	Wow, great results on the scratches. I have a nasty looking scratch on my rear bumper, although it's not too deep. When I do my detail I'll have to break out the buffer and try to get it out. You think 3M swirl remover is abrasive enough or should I step up to something a bit more aggressive? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-03-2006, 10:36 AM	#45
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,665 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	For the headlights, wash and dry them first. I used my Porter polisher and Sonus Stage 1 polisher to get all the grime/road dirt stuff off my Acura's headlights. Whichever polisher you decide to use, just make sure it's headlight safe by reading the instructions. Some folks take it a step further and apply the Klasse or their favorite wax to the headlights for extra protection and show, it also makes cleaning them later easier. I personally like to give them a nice coat of wax if I take a long drive, by the end of that drive, I can start an insect collection, but it will clean much faster. More chapters comming soon. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Peleg : 05-03-2006 at 10:41 AM.

04-22-2006, 07:37 AM	#33
ORSTi Professional STI Driver Posts: 429 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks Peleg, always look forward to the next installment. I'm glad I have a beater to experiment on. What to do today is the question...

04-22-2006, 07:51 AM	#34
straightouttajersey Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Posts: 1,467 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	i need some help with exhaust detail for sure....might have to pick up a porter buffer too...definitely would come in handy...

04-22-2006, 12:53 PM	#36
sti-06 Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: boost creep!!!!! Location: SC Posts: 1,456 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	i used eagle1 for mine and turned out good. i should have taken before pics to tell you the difference, but believe me it was really dirty.

04-28-2006, 04:22 PM	#38
straightouttajersey Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Posts: 1,467 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I have the same exhaust...I'll have to take a before pic, and let you guys see how it is and you can give me tips from there. It seems like there is a little corrossion or something where the tip meets the canister and at the edge of the tip itself....nothing i try works...

05-01-2006, 09:53 AM	#40
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,119 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	damn peleg u are the man

05-02-2006, 03:31 AM	#42
ChoBo Senior STI Driver Location: Brunei Darussalam Posts: 336 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Good write up Peleq, thanks for your time. Hope to see more chapters!

05-02-2006, 06:31 PM	#43
BluePearl04 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 WR Blue STi Fav Mod: HKS Hi-Power Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 303 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Awesome write up! Any hints or tips on cleaning the plastic headlights on our STis?