I'm not sure if I've posted this link in the past but, it offers answers to MANY standard questions about surface care. Yes, it's a Meguiars' link thus, if you hate Meguiars or just want to bash the products, don't go there...

Otherwise, it's a pretty decent tool to learn a few things like: How Swirl Marks Happen, and How to Accurately Assess your Paint...

GET SCHOOLED!



RP

 

Great link RP.... with a lot of info for anyone researching care of a car /truck finish...............

I can add another small hint to determine how much contamination there is on a painted surface.

Place a plastic bag (wal-mart, grocery or trash bag) over your hand and then slide your hand along the surface of your paint. Anything on the surface will feel like a rock! Something about the plastic amplifies the contaminants size....... I use this method to show the difference before and after clar bar............

 

Excellent link bro...

 

That's an excellent link RP!

Here's another good one:

http://www.autopia.ws/index.php

 

I've never heard of the plastic bag trick. Interesting... Any threat of scratching with it? It doesn't seem like the ideal material to run across the paint *shrugs*

I had always been taught the 'hand along the paint' trick.

RP

 

Well, I've tried it, and it works. However, I'm real careful when I do it for the reason you pointed out!

 

Boss,

Your Autopia link list a "Protection" step where they talk about applying an acrylic polymer. Which Mequiar or Zaino product is an acrylic polymer?

Bill

 

I had the same thought when I was shown the trick a couple of years ago........ I typically only run the "plastic bag over hand" lightly over a small area.... I use a Kroger or Wal-mart bag usually. Quite revealing I must say and excellent to show the before and after of any paint cleaner... especially clay bar.......

Great link to the Mequiars info and even a Zainoid (Like me) can always learn something from another point of view.