Detailing 101 For The "Lazy" Girl In Me?
#46
Sorry to sound like a broken record, but thanks to RP and Boss. You guys helped me out alot. I went an purchased a Box of microfiber towels, fast dry paint cleaner, Mothers Gold Clay sytem, Mothers FX wax and spray wax, tube of scratch X and a good bucket and wash mitten.
I washed the truck, cleaned the paint, scratchx, clay bar, paint cleaner, mothers cleaner wax, mothers FX wax. And WOW! It looked like a different truck in the driveway. I was never a fan of Silver(but the price was right. :-) ), but this really made the truck shine. Color has that "deep" look to it now. I took it over to the dealership to get the hitch, and they where asking me for tips! I told them to check out this forum!
I washed the truck, cleaned the paint, scratchx, clay bar, paint cleaner, mothers cleaner wax, mothers FX wax. And WOW! It looked like a different truck in the driveway. I was never a fan of Silver(but the price was right. :-) ), but this really made the truck shine. Color has that "deep" look to it now. I took it over to the dealership to get the hitch, and they where asking me for tips! I told them to check out this forum!
#48
Just found this forum this morning...
and have already learned a lot. Thanks!
I've never heard of clay, but am thinking of trying it on my 91 F-150...sounds like it could do wonders for the red oxidized paint. Can I really expect that it could feel smooth as glass, that is , if I do it right?
Thanks again!!
Nat
I've never heard of clay, but am thinking of trying it on my 91 F-150...sounds like it could do wonders for the red oxidized paint. Can I really expect that it could feel smooth as glass, that is , if I do it right?
Thanks again!!
Nat
Originally posted by RockPick
Several companies make several different types of 'starter packages' but, it may be a better choice to buy the products individually as many contain products that you'll probably never use or they come with lesser versions of products.
In short, this is probably an arena that, if it were my money, I'd buy individual products for individual jobs.
A good kit should include
1. High quality washing goods. (shampoos, mitts, sponges, etc)
2. Clay (to remove stuck on contamination)
3. A good polish ( to deal with swirls and other imperfections)
4. A synthetic wax of some sorts
5. Dressings/Protectants
6. Multiple waffle-wave and regular microfiber towels (high quality only!)
7. A good Quick Detailer spray
RP
Several companies make several different types of 'starter packages' but, it may be a better choice to buy the products individually as many contain products that you'll probably never use or they come with lesser versions of products.
In short, this is probably an arena that, if it were my money, I'd buy individual products for individual jobs.
A good kit should include
1. High quality washing goods. (shampoos, mitts, sponges, etc)
2. Clay (to remove stuck on contamination)
3. A good polish ( to deal with swirls and other imperfections)
4. A synthetic wax of some sorts
5. Dressings/Protectants
6. Multiple waffle-wave and regular microfiber towels (high quality only!)
7. A good Quick Detailer spray
RP
#49
Boss, can you explain the plexiglass...
Originally posted by Boss_429
Good tip... here's another:
When I'm working with my clay, I keep a clear piece of plexiglas handy. When I knead my clay to a clean section, I mist a little QD on the plexiglas, and press the kneaded section onto the plexiglas until it is perfectly flat. That way, you get the full effect of the clay when working the paint on every pass of the clay.
Good tip... here's another:
When I'm working with my clay, I keep a clear piece of plexiglas handy. When I knead my clay to a clean section, I mist a little QD on the plexiglas, and press the kneaded section onto the plexiglas until it is perfectly flat. That way, you get the full effect of the clay when working the paint on every pass of the clay.
#50
Re: Just found this forum this morning...
Originally posted by natskidive
and have already learned a lot. Thanks!
I've never heard of clay, but am thinking of trying it on my 91 F-150...sounds like it could do wonders for the red oxidized paint. Can I really expect that it could feel smooth as glass, that is , if I do it right?
Thanks again!!
Nat
and have already learned a lot. Thanks!
I've never heard of clay, but am thinking of trying it on my 91 F-150...sounds like it could do wonders for the red oxidized paint. Can I really expect that it could feel smooth as glass, that is , if I do it right?
Thanks again!!
Nat
While clay may help your cause some, you'll probably need to use a good paint cleaner like Meguiar's Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner (AKA: MPPC) to remove the oxidation and such.
RP
#53
Originally posted by natskidive
Which should I use first?
Did I say I am new to all this?
Thanks again!!
Which should I use first?
Did I say I am new to all this?
Thanks again!!
I ask because if it's getting chalky, the clear has probably failed in several spots. Nothing can bring that finish back.
But, wait a minute.. you said you have a 91' correct? Do you have clear on that vehicle? If you're not sure... when you've applied wax in the past, have you ended up with a 'colored' towel (from your paint)?
RP
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#58
Re: Boss, can you explain the plexiglass...
Originally posted by natskidive
Boss, can you explain the plexiglass thing where a girl can understand it? Thanks
Boss, can you explain the plexiglass thing where a girl can understand it? Thanks
Hope this helps.
#59
Boss, RockPick...Thanks guys, more ?
Boss,
Thanks for the clarification...reminds me of playing with silly putty as a kid...kneading it to get rid of newsprint after pressing it on cartoons. Thanks again!
Rockpick,
Thanks! When you say "assess", do you mean to carefully inspect to make sure I've completed that step before moving on to the next?
Hey guys, can't thank you enough for all the great advice on this board. I'm really excited about the possibility of my Dad's truck looking good again. I feel close to him when I drive it...lots of fond memories. Thanks again!!
Oh, and hope to pass it on to my nephew in about 10 yrs.
Thanks for the clarification...reminds me of playing with silly putty as a kid...kneading it to get rid of newsprint after pressing it on cartoons. Thanks again!
Rockpick,
Thanks! When you say "assess", do you mean to carefully inspect to make sure I've completed that step before moving on to the next?
Hey guys, can't thank you enough for all the great advice on this board. I'm really excited about the possibility of my Dad's truck looking good again. I feel close to him when I drive it...lots of fond memories. Thanks again!!
Oh, and hope to pass it on to my nephew in about 10 yrs.
#60
Re: Boss, RockPick...Thanks guys, more ?
Originally posted by natskidive
Rockpick,
Thanks! When you say "assess", do you mean to carefully inspect to make sure I've completed that step before moving on to the next?
Rockpick,
Thanks! When you say "assess", do you mean to carefully inspect to make sure I've completed that step before moving on to the next?
Get down and get personal with your paint. Run your hands over it before and after each of the steps and make notes by simply feeling the paint. You should notice a huge difference on your clay step...
RP