Clay Bar Question?
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Originally posted by chinookdriver
Thanks for the info. I think i will just have to take it to a detailer every so often and have them do a proffesional job.
Thanks for the info. I think i will just have to take it to a detailer every so often and have them do a proffesional job.
-Mike-
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Originally posted by chinookdriver
Can someone email me a list of recomended products to use ie soap, wax, towels ect?
Can someone email me a list of recomended products to use ie soap, wax, towels ect?
To Wash:
Meguiar's Gold Glass Car Wash (Easy to find locally, and inexpensive)
Clay:
Meguiar's Detailer Line - Mild - 200gram
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash and water as Lube
Towels:
Waffle Weave MF to dry
Terry MF to remove polish/wax
Polish:
Meguiar's #9 (to remove swirls and light scratches)
Meguiar's # 7 Show Car Glaze (to add depth)
Wax:
Meguiar's #26 Yellow Wax (a couple coats at a time)
Quick Detailer:
Meguiar's Final Detail (Best stuff on the market IMO)
External moldings:
303 Protectant (Great stuff)
Wheels:
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash (and elbow grease)
Tires:
Meguiar's High Endurance High Gloss Tire Gel
To remove dried on Bird Droppings:
Poorboy's World - Bird Sh#t Remover
Notice a trend in the products I use.
This is only a sample of everything I have in the detailing cabinets in my garage, but all of these products do a super job.Here's my truck after some attention with the aforementioned products.
Good luck with your truck.
-Mike-
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Originally posted by Boss_429
Me too!
BigDeal,
Just an FYI............ if you like the 303, you may want to try Poorboy's Natural look someday. Performs similar to the 303, smells better, and is about $4 a bottle cheaper! Nice stuff too! I REALLY, REALLY like it on interior vinyl!
Me too!
BigDeal,
Just an FYI............ if you like the 303, you may want to try Poorboy's Natural look someday. Performs similar to the 303, smells better, and is about $4 a bottle cheaper! Nice stuff too! I REALLY, REALLY like it on interior vinyl!
There's a couple Poorboy's products I haven't tried yet, but want to. I'll have to add the Natural look to my list. Thanks for the recommendation.
-Mike-
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Originally posted by BigDeal
Not necessarily 'recommended', but these are some of the products I use on my truck, and I think they produce pretty good results.............Good luck with your truck.
-Mike-
Not necessarily 'recommended', but these are some of the products I use on my truck, and I think they produce pretty good results.............Good luck with your truck.
-Mike-
alright! thanks. I guess it takes you guys a whole day to wash and polish your trucks eh? Now you guys only do the waxing you said every few months...so as far as in between washes wash and dry is ok?
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Originally posted by chinookdriver
alright! thanks. I guess it takes you guys a whole day to wash and polish your trucks eh? Now you guys only do the waxing you said every few months...so as far as in between washes wash and dry is ok?
alright! thanks. I guess it takes you guys a whole day to wash and polish your trucks eh? Now you guys only do the waxing you said every few months...so as far as in between washes wash and dry is ok?
It’s a type of addiction you get. I use Zaino and it can last a good 4 – 6 months no problem, with no additional coats needed. During winter I may not be able to polish often because of how cold it is. When it is warm out and even though the Zaino will last 4 – 6 months, I find myself putting on additional coats usually once a month.
It’s an addiction so beware…
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I'm with 01XLT SPORT on that addiction stuff..... I too use Zaino and usually put a coat of two on every month or so......... Then during the winter months, I don't worry about it cause I know the protection is gonna last til spring........ still, if I find a pretty day during cold weather, I'll still get out there and put another coat on!!!!
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hey rp-
thanks for the info. i just had a chance to look here again.
i'm still trying to decide how much of the entire detailing part i want to do. but after spending several hours working on that truck, and seeing the shine...it really does become an addiction.
besides, i'm planning on having the musicbaby (i know, in several years) help me out with the work
thanks for the info. i just had a chance to look here again.
i'm still trying to decide how much of the entire detailing part i want to do. but after spending several hours working on that truck, and seeing the shine...it really does become an addiction.
besides, i'm planning on having the musicbaby (i know, in several years) help me out with the work
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11-27-2003, 07:48 PM
Originally posted by chinookdriver
alright! thanks. I guess it takes you guys a whole day to wash and polish your trucks eh? Now you guys only do the waxing you said every few months...so as far as in between washes wash and dry is ok?
alright! thanks. I guess it takes you guys a whole day to wash and polish your trucks eh? Now you guys only do the waxing you said every few months...so as far as in between washes wash and dry is ok?
The key is to do that 5-10 hour trick once and maintain it such that you don't have to do it over and over each time.
MusicMan,
Glad to help!
-RP
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Claybars ARE used for safely removing imbedded particles in glass and painted surfaces, such as rail dust, and brake dust etc.
I am not sure how safe it is to use an acid on glass and painted surfaces. I would surmise it is not as safe as clay when properly used.
Here is an excerpt from Zaino:
EDIT: I should note that any good clay bar will do the same.
I am not sure how safe it is to use an acid on glass and painted surfaces. I would surmise it is not as safe as clay when properly used.
Here is an excerpt from Zaino:
Quickly and safely removes contamination. Makes your paint feel smooth as glass!
Z-18 ClayBar™ is a pliable, synthetic bar that quickly and safely removes imbedded contamination from all glass and painted surfaces. Used for years by automobile manufacturers and auto body shops, paint cleaning clay is an excellent choice for removing contamination that cannot be removed using conventional cleaning methods.
Z-18 ClayBar™ is non-abrasive and works like no cleaner, compound or chemical can. When used as directed, it is safe for use on all paint finishes.
Use Z-18 ClayBar™ to help remove the following:
1. Rail dust - Tiny, sharp bare metal shavings that can adhere and imbed into the paint finish and cause serious damage when left untreated. Over 70% of new vehicles are transported from the factory using the rail system. In many cases, new cars are stored near a railroad and becomes infected with rail dust.
2. Brake Dust - Similar to rail dust, brake dust is also in the form of tiny, sharp metal shavings. In recent years, asbestos brake pads were replaced with metallic brake pads, which are actually brake pads made from tiny metal or metallic shavings. Anytime a vehicle is braking; brake dust is disbursed into the air and onto the paint finish. Since the brake dust is now actually tiny particles of bare metal, this form of brake dust can seriously damage the paint finish when left untreated.
3. Industrial Fallout - A general term used for pollution and can be found in many forms. Eventually, pollution settles onto the paint finish of all vehicles and can cause serious damage when left untreated.
4. Tree Sap, Road Tar, Bug Residue, Paint Overspray, and Acid Rain Deposits -- These contaminants adhere to or imbed into the paint finish. Left untreated, they will cause permanent damage to your car's paint work by staining and weakening the protective properties.
Z-18 ClayBar™ is highly recommended as the ultimate way to clean and prepare your car's finish prior to using the Zaino Show Car Polish system.
Z-18 ClayBar™ is a pliable, synthetic bar that quickly and safely removes imbedded contamination from all glass and painted surfaces. Used for years by automobile manufacturers and auto body shops, paint cleaning clay is an excellent choice for removing contamination that cannot be removed using conventional cleaning methods.
Z-18 ClayBar™ is non-abrasive and works like no cleaner, compound or chemical can. When used as directed, it is safe for use on all paint finishes.
Use Z-18 ClayBar™ to help remove the following:
1. Rail dust - Tiny, sharp bare metal shavings that can adhere and imbed into the paint finish and cause serious damage when left untreated. Over 70% of new vehicles are transported from the factory using the rail system. In many cases, new cars are stored near a railroad and becomes infected with rail dust.
2. Brake Dust - Similar to rail dust, brake dust is also in the form of tiny, sharp metal shavings. In recent years, asbestos brake pads were replaced with metallic brake pads, which are actually brake pads made from tiny metal or metallic shavings. Anytime a vehicle is braking; brake dust is disbursed into the air and onto the paint finish. Since the brake dust is now actually tiny particles of bare metal, this form of brake dust can seriously damage the paint finish when left untreated.
3. Industrial Fallout - A general term used for pollution and can be found in many forms. Eventually, pollution settles onto the paint finish of all vehicles and can cause serious damage when left untreated.
4. Tree Sap, Road Tar, Bug Residue, Paint Overspray, and Acid Rain Deposits -- These contaminants adhere to or imbed into the paint finish. Left untreated, they will cause permanent damage to your car's paint work by staining and weakening the protective properties.
Z-18 ClayBar™ is highly recommended as the ultimate way to clean and prepare your car's finish prior to using the Zaino Show Car Polish system.
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11-28-2003, 11:43 AM