Today's IMPRESSIVE detail*PICS*
#16
Originally Posted by Gipraw
Hope you two guys don't mind me butting in on your conversation.
Truck looks very nice. You two do some good work.
one suggestion I would have prior to diving in with the PB stuff, if you have limited finds, is to try some Menzerna IP and FP. I find I like the Menzerna better than I do the PB, and that is in no waya knock on PB's stuff, which I think pretty highly of.
what do you think about the Optimum polishes/compounds? I have an offer from somebody on a bunch of that stuff, but I would like to hear some more opinions.
SO...If anybody has advice as to chemicals, etc. for a limited budget, please let me know. I could use the advice.
#17
Originally Posted by Gipraw
Hope you two guys don't mind me butting in on your conversation.
Truck looks very nice. You two do some good work.
one suggestion I would have prior to diving in with the PB stuff, if you have limited finds, is to try some Menzerna IP and FP. I find I like the Menzerna better than I do the PB, and that is in no waya knock on PB's stuff, which I think pretty highly of.
Truck looks very nice. You two do some good work.
one suggestion I would have prior to diving in with the PB stuff, if you have limited finds, is to try some Menzerna IP and FP. I find I like the Menzerna better than I do the PB, and that is in no waya knock on PB's stuff, which I think pretty highly of.
Gip, that stuff ain't cheap either. I always thought that Menz was for ceramic paints.
#18
Originally Posted by RollingRock
Gip, that stuff ain't cheap either. I always thought that Menz was for ceramic paints.
versus:
$14 for 32 oz of #80
versus
$14 x4 products for the magic potion (aka PB SSR series)
Me thinks it will be #80 in a 32 oz bottle... Other thoughts anyone?
#19
Originally Posted by RollingRock
Gip, that stuff ain't cheap either. I always thought that Menz was for ceramic paints.
you can get a 16 oz of the IP delivered for under $20 bucks .. so it isn't any more expensive than the SSR.
the thing to remember about constanly trying new products is that it makes it harder to become and expert with one or two of them ..
nothign wrong with it, but it is always a good idea to learn the complete capabilites of a couple of products, that way you always have a tried and true method in your pocket that you have complete faith in.
there is a ton of great stuff on the market these days .. and as several on her have stated many times .. process and procedure have more bearing on finished product than chemicals, as long as you are using high quality stuff.
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#20
#21
Originally Posted by Gipraw
It is designed to work on ceramic paints, but works on any paint, clear coat or single stage.
you can get a 16 oz of the IP delivered for under $20 bucks .. so it isn't any more expensive than the SSR.
the thing to remember about constanly trying new products is that it makes it harder to become and expert with one or two of them ..
nothign wrong with it, but it is always a good idea to learn the complete capabilites of a couple of products, that way you always have a tried and true method in your pocket that you have complete faith in.
there is a ton of great stuff on the market these days .. and as several on her have stated many times .. process and procedure have more bearing on finished product than chemicals, as long as you are using high quality stuff.
.
you can get a 16 oz of the IP delivered for under $20 bucks .. so it isn't any more expensive than the SSR.
the thing to remember about constanly trying new products is that it makes it harder to become and expert with one or two of them ..
nothign wrong with it, but it is always a good idea to learn the complete capabilites of a couple of products, that way you always have a tried and true method in your pocket that you have complete faith in.
there is a ton of great stuff on the market these days .. and as several on her have stated many times .. process and procedure have more bearing on finished product than chemicals, as long as you are using high quality stuff.
.
Megs
Poorboys
Optimum
Menz is one I want to try along with Duragloss, ClearKote and Klasse. But for now, i am cool with the 3 above.
Last edited by RollingRock; 10-27-2007 at 09:15 PM.
#22
Originally Posted by Gipraw
<snip>you can get a 16 oz of the IP delivered for under $20 bucks .. so it isn't any more expensive than the SSR. <snip>
As for now, I felt REALLY comfortable using the SSRs, so after I have used 80 on enough customers to afford the SSRs, I will be set. I guess I am a bit of a PB/Megs fan...
BTW-- What Jason forgot to mention is that when we went out to eat at the high dollar establishment of McDonalds Gentleman's Eatery (but not the Drive thru), I cant seem to hold on to a grilled chicken sandwich. It was hilarious... First, I grabbed it out of the box, and the chicken fell out. So, I picked it up off the tray, stuffed it back in, and within about 5 minutes, the chicken popped outta the sandwich and onto tha' floor... And to think JP trusted me with his paint and a claybar...(I promise, I didnt drop that...)
THEN, we got back to the house, and we clayed with a purple bar... I set it on the shelf, and within 10 minutes JP's 4 year old daughter came out with a purple hunk of play doh telling us she found the "clay" on the ground. My heart nearly stopped, and Jason nearly threw his G100 at me... God thing the color was slightly different than the new purple clay... I might have been dead
So...all in all... it was a day of success and laughs...
#23
Originally Posted by Gipraw
properautocare has the Menzerna IP and FP get aquainted kit for $29.
#80 is a great product, and you can't go wrong with it .. it is one of the few products that I use with both my DA and Dewalt.
16 oz will last you several vehicles, at least.
#80 is a great product, and you can't go wrong with it .. it is one of the few products that I use with both my DA and Dewalt.
16 oz will last you several vehicles, at least.
EDIT: I will likely be taking the Megs route-- just thought I would clarify. I figure JP will get that Menzerna set... If not, I will eventually. It just may be a year before I do...
Last edited by f-150sport03; 10-27-2007 at 09:14 PM.
#24
Originally Posted by RollingRock
I am only familiar with three lines.
Megs
Poorboys
Optimum
Menz is one I want to try along with Duragloss, ClearKote and Klasse.
Lets be clear....i am not expert, just a weekend warrior here. I leave the tough stuff to the pros.
Megs
Poorboys
Optimum
Menz is one I want to try along with Duragloss, ClearKote and Klasse.
Lets be clear....i am not expert, just a weekend warrior here. I leave the tough stuff to the pros.
#25
Originally Posted by f-150sport03
Well... thats only for the IP. I would also need FP, right?...
Originally Posted by f-150sport03
As for now, I felt REALLY comfortable using the SSRs, so after I have used 80 on enough customers to afford the SSRs, I will be set. I guess I am a bit of a PB/Megs fan....
nothing wrong with that .. the SSR's are good stuff.
#28
Ryan
you asked about MF's
I have a few of these from SMP in Houston
http://www.specialtymotoring.com/mf-1015.html
But I do have a ton of these from ADS (Dark Gold)
ADS-MT-12 Pack..............12 Towels
$17.99 Save $8.00
Internet Special...$9.99
not to mention, I bought up a bunch of 3 packs of Megs
X-2020..................3 Pack
$6.99
Internet Special...$6.59
They are now discontinued.
you asked about MF's
I have a few of these from SMP in Houston
http://www.specialtymotoring.com/mf-1015.html
But I do have a ton of these from ADS (Dark Gold)
ADS-MT-12 Pack..............12 Towels
$17.99 Save $8.00
Internet Special...$9.99
not to mention, I bought up a bunch of 3 packs of Megs
X-2020..................3 Pack
$6.99
Internet Special...$6.59
They are now discontinued.
#29
Originally Posted by RollingRock
Ryan
you asked about MF's
I have a few of these from SMP in Houston
http://www.specialtymotoring.com/mf-1015.html
But I do have a ton of these from ADS (Dark Gold)
ADS-MT-12 Pack..............12 Towels
$17.99 Save $8.00
Internet Special...$9.99
not to mention, I bought up a bunch of 3 packs of Megs
X-2020..................3 Pack
$6.99
Internet Special...$6.59
They are now discontinued.
you asked about MF's
I have a few of these from SMP in Houston
http://www.specialtymotoring.com/mf-1015.html
But I do have a ton of these from ADS (Dark Gold)
ADS-MT-12 Pack..............12 Towels
$17.99 Save $8.00
Internet Special...$9.99
not to mention, I bought up a bunch of 3 packs of Megs
X-2020..................3 Pack
$6.99
Internet Special...$6.59
They are now discontinued.
BTW-- the SMP ones were freaking SWEET! I think if I ever do a detail on anything worth more than 70k, I will get some for that detail (then have some for me afterwards!)
Why did Megs discontinue the SS towels? They are really nice...I wonder if nobody bought them due to cost. All the people that are A-line folks get cheapie MFs, and all the detailers go to places like SMP, ADS, waxstation, etc...
Man... All this talk tonight about getting goodies... I can hardly wait to go ahead and get some to play with...