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+2 on great stuff, the white walls on the buick went through the michigan winter- salt, snow, dirt, can barely see the white wall- come spring we cleaned the tires and used this stuff. They look like new.
I hope this hasn't been asked. I have the oxidized streaks on my pewter paint above my rear tires right below the hatch. If I waxed just that area it goes away for a couple days then comes right back. What should i use to fix this? Thanks!
Hard to say without a picture, but sounds like the start of clear coat failure. If thats the case, you'll have to repaint.
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I discourage using it outside of GENTLY wiping down your car after you've washed it and parked it in the garage and left it inside for a few days without driving it. Basically, common garage dust generally isn't a big deal, but after driving it, no I wouldn't recommend it. Its called the Wand O' Swirls out here.
A GOOD wheel repair place might be able to fix it, but the edge might not be as crisp afterwards.
Yep, that's it!
You can not prevent water spots unless you keep the car away from sprinklers and the like. There isn't a product that will prevent them. If you're getting spots after rain, the car must have some heavy contamination or dirt on it since rain water is pure, unless you're getting acid rain?
Bird droppings and bugs will etch the paint with heat, which acts as a catalyst to activate the acids in them. They have to be polished out if left on too long.
You may want to switch to a good professional sealant like Zaino or Rejex or something similar. However, nothing will prevent spots or etching. You need to be proactive as an owner to prevent these things from happening. Also keep in mind that Infiniti paint is on the soft side so it damages easier than most, which will make your job harder.
Well, its good for a quick wax thats meant to protect the car for a week or two. I wouldn't use it in place of a real wax or sealant.
I was wondering what i could use on my wifes black G35 to keep it from getting water spot stains? I've clayed and waxed the car with a carnuba wax just recently. It didnt help and it doesnt matter how fast i dry the car or clean it after a rain it stays with spots i cant get off. Bird poo, and bugs also leave stains on the paint. Any suggestions On what i could use to maybe stop this from happening?
Bird droppings and bugs will etch the paint with heat, which acts as a catalyst to activate the acids in them. They have to be polished out if left on too long.
You may want to switch to a good professional sealant like Zaino or Rejex or something similar. However, nothing will prevent spots or etching. You need to be proactive as an owner to prevent these things from happening. Also keep in mind that Infiniti paint is on the soft side so it damages easier than most, which will make your job harder.
Well, its good for a quick wax thats meant to protect the car for a week or two. I wouldn't use it in place of a real wax or sealant.
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GoFast, could you please make a "how to" and explain the cheapest way to wetsand a scratch in the clearcoat out by hand? I have a small sideswipe on the Z28, and I tried using some 1000 grit (I think) wet or dry sand paper from O'Reillys with my finger tip and while I got the scratch gone, I made a funny little hazy circle you can see from some angles.
I also have an area where a truck with a tailhitch backed into my GXP while it was parked at a bar, and I came out and saw it without a note. I filled in the mark with touchup paint but don't know what to do next. My color is a dark metallic, so if I make it hazy, it's going to be more obvious than leaving it alone.
You can see it as 2 marks in this pic
I also have an area where a truck with a tailhitch backed into my GXP while it was parked at a bar, and I came out and saw it without a note. I filled in the mark with touchup paint but don't know what to do next. My color is a dark metallic, so if I make it hazy, it's going to be more obvious than leaving it alone.
You can see it as 2 marks in this pic
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Thanks you for all of your replies GoFast. Now I have more of a curiosity one for you..........
You show up to a customer's place and are to detail a Hummer H2 with swirls that will require atleast M105 to remove and you have to fully detail everything else on the vehicle including the interior. How long would that take you? Would you finish it all in a day?
You show up to a customer's place and are to detail a Hummer H2 with swirls that will require atleast M105 to remove and you have to fully detail everything else on the vehicle including the interior. How long would that take you? Would you finish it all in a day?
Thanks you for all of your replies GoFast. Now I have more of a curiosity one for you..........
You show up to a customer's place and are to detail a Hummer H2 with swirls that will require atleast M105 to remove and you have to fully detail everything else on the vehicle including the interior. How long would that take you? Would you finish it all in a day?
You show up to a customer's place and are to detail a Hummer H2 with swirls that will require atleast M105 to remove and you have to fully detail everything else on the vehicle including the interior. How long would that take you? Would you finish it all in a day?
I love Mothers metal polishes (none of their other products though). Use the one for the type of metal you're working on. And if its really bad, add some #0000 steel wool to the polish and it works great, won't scratch.
GoFast, could you please make a "how to" and explain the cheapest way to wetsand a scratch in the clearcoat out by hand? I have a small sideswipe on the Z28, and I tried using some 1000 grit (I think) wet or dry sand paper from O'Reillys with my finger tip and while I got the scratch gone, I made a funny little hazy circle you can see from some angles.
I also have an area where a truck with a tailhitch backed into my GXP while it was parked at a bar, and I came out and saw it without a note. I filled in the mark with touchup paint but don't know what to do next. My color is a dark metallic, so if I make it hazy, it's going to be more obvious than leaving it alone.
I also have an area where a truck with a tailhitch backed into my GXP while it was parked at a bar, and I came out and saw it without a note. I filled in the mark with touchup paint but don't know what to do next. My color is a dark metallic, so if I make it hazy, it's going to be more obvious than leaving it alone.
As for the touchup paint, you could smooth it out, but it will never match the color.
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OK, this brings up another question then. Do you rewash the vehicle the next day before continuing with paint correction or how do you go about it?
have you ever used Menzerna PO203S Power Finish Polish on a fbody? what were your thoughs of it? i currently have m105/m205 but i want to use something less agressive for small/med swirls. so im thinking of trying po203 with orange pad followed by opti seal and black diamond afterwards. you think that will be a good combo to use?
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