Peleg's Guide to Detailing - Page 35

BrewPubeaver · 06-22-2008, 10:07 PM

saw this at wallmart for 25....

you can put your own soaps in it....

Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash System Starter Kit & Bonus Pak

BrewPubeaver · 06-24-2008, 11:36 PM

Today i did a a 2001 SL500 with 26,000 miles on it.

the paint was in ok, shape.... lots of swirls but no real oxidization since it had been garage kept.
the owner paid to have it detailed befor i got to it....

the entire car was covered with bad swirl marks, as well as light scratches.

as the process moves along you can see that the paint can become like a mirrior.

not a great picture, but you get the idea.

no more swirl marks

inside came out great

wash with meguiares NXT crazy purple stuff
meguiares professinal mild clay
rewash
light swirl remover with semi agressive pad
custom blend of cleaner wax with a med pad
Menzerna finishing glaze
wolfgang paint sealant

with a few minor tricks in there to get it to pop.

Peleg · 06-26-2008, 07:07 AM

Nice job Brew, that was a good amount of swirls there....

Peleg · 06-26-2008, 07:16 AM

Alright, I'm trying to pick a new Wax to try.........here are the contenders:

1. P21S Caranauba wax.

2. 3M Showcar paste wax.

3. Poorboy's paste wax.

4. Pinnacle XMT Carnauba paste wax.

5. Pinnacle Signature series Carnauba wax.

All got rave reviews, # 5 actually was shown on a blue by you Lancer Evo.

I'm going to call autogeek and get an opinion, but feel free to chime in if you used any of these.

I'm also going to experiment with the scratch removal Lankanga kit , so we shall see how that goes. My integra got a lot of chips. If that works well, I will move to the STi.

Stay tuned....

STiSubyMan · 06-26-2008, 07:36 AM

Never used them but i've alway used Muguiars

Peleg · 06-26-2008, 07:55 AM

Well, autogeek recommanded the Pinnacle souveran which is $70 after the coupon. I felt it was pretty expensive, together with all the other stuff I've ordered, so I settled for the Pinnacle signature serious II carnauba.

Peleg · 06-26-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STiSubyMan

Never used them but i've alway used Muguiars

What happened to your STi?

STiSubyMan · 06-26-2008, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

What happened to your STi?

Never had one.

could have but i would be one poor dude.
and gas would have raped me..

***JPWEraser*** · 06-26-2008, 09:17 AM

I haven't used the Pinnacle stuff, but I have excellent results with P21s 100% Carnauba Wax - especially on darker colored cars. It still works well on whites, silvers, and yellows, but is a bit harder to manage. I'll be interested to see what you think about the Pinnacle stuff.

Peleg · 06-26-2008, 04:09 PM

Order is on the way.

I'm very excited about the new foam gun. I will then use my 5 gallon bucket/grit guard filled with hot water. This should be fun.

P.

Mi_Black_Pearl · 06-26-2008, 04:13 PM

hot water washes are better??

importfanatic17 · 06-26-2008, 04:13 PM

That looks amazing Brew.

Man, I really need to fix my car's paint before it gets too late...

Peleg · 06-26-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi_Black_Pearl

hot water washes are better??

It does get more dirt off. Just don't use it on the windshield in the winter, or you'll be sorry.

Peleg · 06-26-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importfanatic17

That looks amazing Brew.

Man, I really need to fix my car's paint before it gets too late...

Ya, you should.....and I know someone who just might be able to help you "fix" your paint.

STiSubyMan · 06-26-2008, 08:49 PM

ok well i guess im bad at washing my car cuase i got a new hood from the accident and stuff and well..theres swirls on my hood..
heres what i did.
Took my hose
washed my car with pressure
added meguiars Deep crystal wash
Dried it with towels ( what are some good towels to dry that wont scratch?)
used meguiars Clay bar kit (when using it i spray detailer and rubed the clay on it)
After that
I used meguiars hard polish

took it off with micro fiber..

why are there swirls =[

06-22-2008, 10:07 PM	#511
BrewPubeaver S204 Racer Car: 89 GT-R32 Fav Mod: no brake fade Location: Portland OR Posts: 2,587 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing saw this at wallmart for 25.... you can put your own soaps in it.... Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash System Starter Kit & Bonus Pak This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-24-2008, 11:36 PM	#512
BrewPubeaver S204 Racer Car: 89 GT-R32 Fav Mod: no brake fade Location: Portland OR Posts: 2,587 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Today i did a a 2001 SL500 with 26,000 miles on it. the paint was in ok, shape.... lots of swirls but no real oxidization since it had been garage kept. the owner paid to have it detailed befor i got to it.... the entire car was covered with bad swirl marks, as well as light scratches. as the process moves along you can see that the paint can become like a mirrior. not a great picture, but you get the idea. no more swirl marks inside came out great wash with meguiares NXT crazy purple stuff meguiares professinal mild clay rewash light swirl remover with semi agressive pad custom blend of cleaner wax with a med pad Menzerna finishing glaze wolfgang paint sealant with a few minor tricks in there to get it to pop.

06-26-2008, 07:07 AM	#513
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,923 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Nice job Brew, that was a good amount of swirls there....

06-26-2008, 07:16 AM	#514
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,923 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Alright, I'm trying to pick a new Wax to try.........here are the contenders: 1. P21S Caranauba wax. 2. 3M Showcar paste wax. 3. Poorboy's paste wax. 4. Pinnacle XMT Carnauba paste wax. 5. Pinnacle Signature series Carnauba wax. All got rave reviews, # 5 actually was shown on a blue by you Lancer Evo. I'm going to call autogeek and get an opinion, but feel free to chime in if you used any of these. I'm also going to experiment with the scratch removal Lankanga kit , so we shall see how that goes. My integra got a lot of chips. If that works well, I will move to the STi. Stay tuned....

06-26-2008, 07:36 AM	#515
STiSubyMan Banned Car: 2002 Civic LX Fav Mod: 30+ MPG =] Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,771 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Never used them but i've alway used Muguiars

06-26-2008, 07:55 AM	#516
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,923 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Well, autogeek recommanded the Pinnacle souveran which is $70 after the coupon. I felt it was pretty expensive, together with all the other stuff I've ordered, so I settled for the Pinnacle signature serious II carnauba.

06-26-2008, 09:17 AM	#519
*JPWEraser* Platinum Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Do Luck CF Location: East TN Posts: 1,569 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing I haven't used the Pinnacle stuff, but I have excellent results with P21s 100% Carnauba Wax - especially on darker colored cars. It still works well on whites, silvers, and yellows, but is a bit harder to manage. I'll be interested to see what you think about the Pinnacle stuff.

06-26-2008, 04:09 PM	#520
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,923 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Order is on the way. I'm very excited about the new foam gun. I will then use my 5 gallon bucket/grit guard filled with hot water. This should be fun. P.

06-26-2008, 04:13 PM	#521
Mi_Black_Pearl Spec C Club Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: turbocharger female warning sticker Location: Ocean State Posts: 1,596 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing hot water washes are better??

06-26-2008, 04:13 PM	#522
importfanatic17 Spec C Club Car: '05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning tune Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,763 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing That looks amazing Brew. Man, I really need to fix my car's paint before it gets too late...

06-26-2008, 08:49 PM	#525
STiSubyMan Banned Car: 2002 Civic LX Fav Mod: 30+ MPG =] Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,771 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing ok well i guess im bad at washing my car cuase i got a new hood from the accident and stuff and well..theres swirls on my hood.. heres what i did. Took my hose washed my car with pressure added meguiars Deep crystal wash Dried it with towels ( what are some good towels to dry that wont scratch?) used meguiars Clay bar kit (when using it i spray detailer and rubed the clay on it) After that I used meguiars hard polish took it off with micro fiber.. why are there swirls =[ This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.