[Peleg]

Originally Posted by STiSubyMan

Whats the Difference between the Aggressive clay bar and Mild?

Yeah I just love Meguiars

The mild is softer.

The mild claybar should be used on cars that have their paint in decent condition, with some contamination but nothing crazy.

The aggressive clay is harder and made to deal with paint in pretty crappy condition...

Now if you saw my father's 95 Nissan altima 3 years ago when he sold it, it would be a perfect candidate for an aggressive claybar. It had so much tar on the paint, the car was white, but with all the crap on the paint it looked like a checker's flag. The contamination was very very bad.

[Peleg]

Originally Posted by STiSubyMan

Are my steps correct and are there anything im missing??

Couple of suggestions:

I highly recommend the California Jelly blade for drying, you can then finish with a leaf blower and a microfiber towel, but using towels alone will take a century.

2. Swirls can't be removed by hand, that's because of the simple fact that our hands can't move at 1000's of RPM's like a polisher does.

3. Don't use the aggressive claybar on every paint job. Only on finishes that are really bad with a lot of contamination.

4. No need to use a polisher with the wax. Applying it by hand and the correct amounts will be just fine.

5. I HIGHLY recommand the 5 gallon bucket and grit guard as part of any detailers kit and also the special fire hydrant hose adapter. All of this can be found on autogeek, sometimes locally.

[STiSubyMan]

Originally Posted by Peleg

Couple of suggestions:

I highly recommend the California Jelly blade for drying, you can then finish with a leaf blower and a microfiber towel, but using towels alone will take a century.

2. Swirls can't be removed by hand, that's because of the simple fact that our hands can't move at 1000's of RPM's like a polisher does.

3. Don't use the aggressive claybar on every paint job. Only on finishes that are really bad with a lot of contamination.

4. No need to use a polisher with the wax. Applying it by hand and the correct amounts will be just fine.

5. I HIGHLY recommand the 5 gallon bucket and grit guard as part of any detailers kit and also the special fire hydrant hose adapter. All of this can be found on autogeek, sometimes locally.

1.Where do i get the blade from?
2. Yes i know, i do have a simple starter polisher, but thats why i have the Meguiars buffer/polisher on my list
3.Should i get both than?
4.Alright, should i buff it with the and remove it with the polisher?
5. I will take your advice and put that on my list =]

Exterior:
-5 Gallon bucket with Grit Guard.
-Hose adapter
Step one:Meguiars carwash Conditioner(Dry off with Micro Fiber
Carwash Shampoo & Conditioner M6201 Product Information
(Step two:Meguaiars Aggressive Clay(or Mild depending on the paint condition), use in conjuction with Spray Detailer
Detailing Clay - Aggressive C2100 Product Information
Step two part B: use spray detailer while claying)
Synthetic Spray Detailer M13501 Product Information
Step three:Use this if there are Swirls on the car
Swirl Remover M0901 Product Information
Step four:Tech yellow wax paste
Hi-Tech Yellow Wax M2611 Product Information
Step five:Use on metal
All Metal Polish M2805 Product Information

=$97.00

last step:Spray on Detailer to wipe off any polishing stuff and keep the paint awesome

Accessories:
Buffing pads
Soft Buff™ Foam Polishing Pads W8006 Product Information
Polishers
Meguiar's® Dual Action Polisher G110 Product Information
Spray bottles
Spray Bottles & Dispensers M9911 Product Information

$=170

This is a pretty good setup?

Edit: Im only doing exterior for now. Tell i got that down, i'll move to interior.

[STiSubyMan]

my polisher wobblessss
Polisher wobbling

is this normal?

[MaStA]

Originally Posted by STiSubyMan

my polisher wobblessss
Polisher wobbling

is this normal?

Yes that is normal...it moves like that to buff.

[STiSubyMan]

Originally Posted by MaStA

Yes that is normal...it moves like that to buff.

alright thanks

[STISubSilver]

I have searched forums for the proper terms, but still unsure if you posted anything about cleaning off my plastic gauge cover. I over sprayed some leather cleaner on it and it has gotten worse when I tried to wipe it off with a dry paper towel. It almost seems like there is water inside the plastic... Now all I have are unremoveable spots! Help!

[Peleg]

Originally Posted by STISubSilver

I have searched forums for the proper terms, but still unsure if you posted anything about cleaning off my plastic gauge cover. I over sprayed some leather cleaner on it and it has gotten worse when I tried to wipe it off with a dry paper towel. It almost seems like there is water inside the plastic... Now all I have are unremoveable spots! Help!

There are a few products for plastic, but to be honest, you can be a new clear cover for the cluster....probably like $25.

I used to use the static wipes on mine, but it turns out it does cause small scratches.

Can you snap a picture?

[Peleg]

Originally Posted by STiSubyMan

1.Where do i get the blade from?
2. Yes i know, i do have a simple starter polisher, but thats why i have the Meguiars buffer/polisher on my list
3.Should i get both than?
4.Alright, should i buff it with the and remove it with the polisher?
5. I will take your advice and put that on my list =]

1. Autogeek as well as other websites have it.

2. that's fine, gotta start somewhere.

3. Are you detailing your own car or a customer's car? If you're doing your own, no point of spending the $$$$ on both, those things aren't cheap.

Customer's car, I would keep one of each. Now you can cut it in half and use the first half on 1-2 cars.....claybar is expensive but on the other hand, you don't want over use it.

4. I use the polisher only when I remove scratches, otherwise I don't. I find it comfortable and have way more control applying FINAL POLISH and WAX by hand. As a detailer , there's more than 1 way to complete a task, with time you'll findout what works for you and what brings the best results and you'll develop your own style and your own way of doing things.

5. The 5 gallon bucket and the grit guard is great......

[STiSubyMan]

ok since i put the wax on by hand (since its a paste wax) Any why i can use my buffer to buff in the wax?

[BrewPubeaver]

you have to love careless drivers in the Pearl District.






it came out though....















i even made the pedals and the floor mats shinie, lol...











had to make the under side of the hood nice and spiffie as well.

[Rain]

If you are really gonna dry your MF towels do it on the lowest setting, ive experimented with drying some and they totally get screwed up after, not as soft and if the dryer is too hot, the fibers can get hard in spots and scratch, i just wash mine and hang dry um after im done for the day.

[AndresDiaz]

Originally Posted by Rain

If you are really gonna dry your MF towels do it on the lowest setting, ive experimented with drying some and they totally get screwed up after, not as soft and if the dryer is too hot, the fibers can get hard in spots and scratch, i just wash mine and hang dry um after im done for the day.

I've read that the heat burns and melts the fibers and it could scratch your paint. If you do dry in a dryer it should have very little to no heat.

[Peleg]

I did my father's Tribeca today. (I'm up in Seattle for a family visit)

Kinda sucks when you don't have all the tools/materials that you're used to work with.

Interior:

Vaccum interior and mats
Lexol leather cleaner
Lexol leather conditioner
Paper towels/water to clean the center console

Exterior:

Husky water pressure
Meguiar's gold class
Meguiar's mild claybar
Meguiar's # 7 Show Glaze
Meguiar's # 26
Stoner glass cleaner

That's all the old man has in his arsenal.

As I was getting ready to hose the car, I noticed him (my stubborn father that is) trying to "remove a scratch" from my mom's 98 Camry. The car has never been clayed and I don' recall when it was washed.

He decided to take Meguiar's # 26 and some paper towels...and scrub the scratch really hard.......I yelled at him but he didn't listen........it was almost funny in a way. Oh well, let the old man do whatever he wants.

[BrewPubeaver]

lol, see it done more than once....


just have to hang your head and smile....