Peleg's Guide to Detailing - Page 39

Peleg · 07-06-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BrewPubeaver

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

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

I know....I was like "dude, this is wax, you don't remove scratches with wax and you don't rub the paint with paper towels, especially when the paint wasn't prepped".

the response was: " be quiet, leave me alone.....you don't know everything....bla bla bla bla"

I was like OOOOOOOOOOOOOk.........f%%%%%%% hilarious.

STiSubyMan · 07-06-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Nice man. Thats basicaly what i have hah.

What kind of Polisher do you have?

pharo · 07-06-2008, 09:32 PM

wow brew, I have a few "battle scars" that I would like to fix on the daily driver. How did you do that?

BrewPubeaver · 07-06-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pharo

wow brew, I have a few "battle scars" that I would like to fix on the daily driver. How did you do that?

it is all very simple once you have the right tools for the job.

if you were closer i would be willing to help you learn how to maintain a finish like the above, and it is very easy to do.

pharo · 07-07-2008, 09:08 AM

I once thought that "norcal" was actually close to oregon. Then I googlemapped it and found I am 6 hours from the border, and around 10 from portland haha. I appreciate the offer though.

STISubSilver · 07-07-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Peleg

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?

I think I will just buy a new plastic gauge cluster cover; I have been driving around without it.... I believe I altered the chemical properties of the plastic permanently with the overspray. Thanks again.

Peleg · 07-07-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by STISubSilver

I think I will just buy a new plastic gauge cluster cover; I have been driving around without it.... I believe I altered the chemical properties of the plastic permanently with the overspray. Thanks again.

Yup, I've done that with my Acura years ago and there's no shame in it.

They aren't expensive.....and easy to re-install.

Peleg · 07-07-2008, 09:42 PM

Got some goodies tonight......

DP foam formula, DP foam gun, Wolfgang 128 oz clay lube and clay bars, Wolfgang Carnauba wax..........

BrewPubeaver · 07-07-2008, 11:26 PM

did you get your super nice wax?

Peleg · 07-08-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BrewPubeaver

did you get your super nice wax?

Opps, misprint. It's actually the Pinnacle Carnauba wax.

I didn't spend $2,500 on the wax.

STiSubyMan · 07-10-2008, 04:22 PM

I just got Meguiars quik Interior Detailer spray =]
and a towel to go with it =]

i might have a interior detailing job =]

STiSubyMan · 07-12-2008, 04:07 PM

just got everything!
Meguiars deep crystal wash
meguiars Scratch X-Works awesome!
meguiars cleaner wax
Meguiars polishing system
meguairs gold class paste wax
meguairs Hot wheels wheel shiner/cleaner
Meguairs tire cleaner
meguairs Interior quik spray
Meguairs interior leather care

6 MF towels
3 MF bonnets
1 6" 2200 RPM polisher(sucks ass)
1 drying towel
1 MF sponge
4 polishing pads

***ToeKutter*** · 07-15-2008, 07:52 AM

Just wanted to say major kudos on the write-up!

Peleg · 07-15-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ToeKutter

Just wanted to say major kudos on the write-up!

Thank you.

psuLemon · 07-16-2008, 11:06 AM

Peleg, what do you suggested for washing seats? My car is a DD 04 so stuff like sweat and dirt build up in the seats. I have used several cleaning agents on the front seats with good but not great success.. you can still see the seats are a little dingy. With my old car, I got a shop vac and essentially washed the seats and headliner with great success. Just seeing if I can do the same with the STI seats. I know with the airbags it can make it difficult/easy to screw things up. Figured I would get your opinion.

07-06-2008, 09:32 PM	#573
pharo The Next Petter Solberg Car: OBP STi Fav Mod: really quick left foot & anything made my TIC Location: thousand oaks Posts: 901 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing wow brew, I have a few "battle scars" that I would like to fix on the daily driver. How did you do that?

07-07-2008, 09:08 AM	#575
pharo The Next Petter Solberg Car: OBP STi Fav Mod: really quick left foot & anything made my TIC Location: thousand oaks Posts: 901 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing I once thought that "norcal" was actually close to oregon. Then I googlemapped it and found I am 6 hours from the border, and around 10 from portland haha. I appreciate the offer though.

07-07-2008, 09:42 PM	#578
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,921 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Got some goodies tonight...... DP foam formula, DP foam gun, Wolfgang 128 oz clay lube and clay bars, Wolfgang Carnauba wax..........

07-07-2008, 11:26 PM	#579
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 did you get your super nice wax?

07-10-2008, 04:22 PM	#581
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 I just got Meguiars quik Interior Detailer spray =] and a towel to go with it =] i might have a interior detailing job =]

07-12-2008, 04:07 PM	#582
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 just got everything! Meguiars deep crystal wash meguiars Scratch X-Works awesome! meguiars cleaner wax Meguiars polishing system meguairs gold class paste wax meguairs Hot wheels wheel shiner/cleaner Meguairs tire cleaner meguairs Interior quik spray Meguairs interior leather care 6 MF towels 3 MF bonnets 1 6" 2200 RPM polisher(sucks ass) 1 drying towel 1 MF sponge 4 polishing pads

07-15-2008, 07:52 AM	#583
*ToeKutter* Swollen Member Car: 2004 PSM STi Fav Mod: Dead hooker in the trunk. Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 885 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Just wanted to say major kudos on the write-up!

07-16-2008, 11:06 AM	#585
psuLemon Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB Fav Mod: Greddy TI-C Location: Philly Posts: 1,766 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Peleg's Guide to Detailing Peleg, what do you suggested for washing seats? My car is a DD 04 so stuff like sweat and dirt build up in the seats. I have used several cleaning agents on the front seats with good but not great success.. you can still see the seats are a little dingy. With my old car, I got a shop vac and essentially washed the seats and headliner with great success. Just seeing if I can do the same with the STI seats. I know with the airbags it can make it difficult/easy to screw things up. Figured I would get your opinion. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.