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04-20-2013, 01:05 PM
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well I finally got a GG DA and put it to the test on my camaro today. Need some advice though. I used a uber 5.5 yellow pad with 105 for 2 passes on 4. Swirls were removed to my liking. Then 1 pass with 205 on the uber green pad at 4. Now I almost have what looks like holograms on my hood. Was my yellow pad too aggressive and the 205 cant quite finish down to that? Should I try the green pad with 105 then my 205 on their blue pad? Girlfriend wants me to detail her GTO already today too. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
04-20-2013, 03:21 PM
#2182
well I finally got a GG DA and put it to the test on my camaro today. Need some advice though. I used a uber 5.5 yellow pad with 105 for 2 passes on 4. Swirls were removed to my liking. Then 1 pass with 205 on the uber green pad at 4. Now I almost have what looks like holograms on my hood. Was my yellow pad too aggressive and the 205 cant quite finish down to that? Should I try the green pad with 105 then my 205 on their blue pad? Girlfriend wants me to detail her GTO already today too. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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04-20-2013, 05:57 PM
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Try the blue pad, the green pad is a light cut/polishing pad so I wouldn't finish down with a green. The blue is strictly polishing. If that doesn't work get a black as that is a finishing pad.
04-21-2013, 07:51 PM
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Well since Autogeek and Adam's both had great sales today I picked up some stuff I've been wanting for a while now.
From Adam's I got;
Wheel cleaner(thanks Nick!)
VRT
The new Total Interior Detailer
Various applicators
various bottles, sprayers
From AG last weekend;
Pinnacle Glass cleaner
Pinnacle Water spot remover
Sonax
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay
From AG tonight
LC CCS thin green pads
LC CCS thin red pads
LC Hydro tech tangerine pads
FG 400
PF2500
SF4000
Going to restock on some Iron-X from Car Pro and try their Quartz Dlux plastic and rubber coating.
I will also probably get some MF towels from Microfibertech. I need some glass towels and I want to pick up their cobra junior yellow towels.
This should pretty much cover whatever future jobs will bring.
I am going to do a head to head against Sonax and Adams Wheel cleaner soon. I will post my results.
From Adam's I got;
Wheel cleaner(thanks Nick!)
VRT
The new Total Interior Detailer
Various applicators
various bottles, sprayers
From AG last weekend;
Pinnacle Glass cleaner
Pinnacle Water spot remover
Sonax
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay
From AG tonight
LC CCS thin green pads
LC CCS thin red pads
LC Hydro tech tangerine pads
FG 400
PF2500
SF4000
Going to restock on some Iron-X from Car Pro and try their Quartz Dlux plastic and rubber coating.
I will also probably get some MF towels from Microfibertech. I need some glass towels and I want to pick up their cobra junior yellow towels.
This should pretty much cover whatever future jobs will bring.
I am going to do a head to head against Sonax and Adams Wheel cleaner soon. I will post my results.
04-21-2013, 09:01 PM
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Seems that cleaning the pad out more frequently and dropping the speed worked well. Ill edit this with my a picture of my results. Thanks for the advice
04-22-2013, 07:47 PM
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Rust removal/Repair There are rust spots on both sides of my car on the fender well (I believe). Does anyone know how to remove and or repair these types of rust spots. I went and got an estimate today at a collision shop and it was extra steep at $840.
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04-22-2013, 10:36 PM
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There are rust spots on both sides of my car on the fender well (I believe). Does anyone know how to remove and or repair these types of rust spots. I went and got an estimate today at a collision shop and it was extra steep at $840.
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04-22-2013, 10:43 PM
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04-23-2013, 01:45 PM
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well I finally got a GG DA and put it to the test on my camaro today. Need some advice though. I used a uber 5.5 yellow pad with 105 for 2 passes on 4. Swirls were removed to my liking. Then 1 pass with 205 on the uber green pad at 4. Now I almost have what looks like holograms on my hood. Was my yellow pad too aggressive and the 205 cant quite finish down to that? Should I try the green pad with 105 then my 205 on their blue pad? Girlfriend wants me to detail her GTO already today too. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
04-27-2013, 08:29 PM
#2192
Just scored a 5L jug of Sonax for $60! 5L jug of 1Z cockpit for $48. Grabbed a 32oz bottle of M101 for $32. Three pack of low profile hydrotech pads for $14. Five piece Raceglaze brush set for $20. I have found some ridiculous deals lately that have allowed me to finally restock for the spring/summer.
Jeff/Jason - Seriously, have you guys discovered detailersclub.com yet?
PM me, I have a discount code for new members. Sorry if I sound like a hyped up internet saleman, it's just that I typically spend a ton of money on detailing gear so this site has cut my monthly detailing expenses by almost 40%.
Jeff/Jason - Seriously, have you guys discovered detailersclub.com yet?
PM me, I have a discount code for new members. Sorry if I sound like a hyped up internet saleman, it's just that I typically spend a ton of money on detailing gear so this site has cut my monthly detailing expenses by almost 40%.
Last edited by Rare96LT1Formula; 04-28-2013 at 08:41 AM.
04-29-2013, 02:30 AM
#2193
Here's my review on the wheel cleaner. I thought I would post a link because its too much to post in here.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ct-review.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ct-review.html
04-29-2013, 06:31 PM
#2194
Has anyone used Buff & Shine's new MF pads? I have heard a lot of good things about their foam pads. I'm pretty sure HD's pads are B&S.
I was going to pick up some HD products but Jeff suggested some Menz products. One HD product I'm really interested in is the HD Polish. From what I've read on Autopia its comparable to the Menz 85RD but wipes off a lot easier.
I was going to pick up some HD products but Jeff suggested some Menz products. One HD product I'm really interested in is the HD Polish. From what I've read on Autopia its comparable to the Menz 85RD but wipes off a lot easier.
05-01-2013, 10:24 PM
#2198
Anyone use a steam cleaner in their lineup? I was looking at a few models and some of them are upwards of 700-1300 dollars.
I don't want to drop that kind of coin for one.
Anyone have one they use with good results that isn't an arm and a leg? I've been pretty impressed with some of the videos I've seen on the net with the cleaning of some of them.
I don't want to drop that kind of coin for one.
Anyone have one they use with good results that isn't an arm and a leg? I've been pretty impressed with some of the videos I've seen on the net with the cleaning of some of them.
05-02-2013, 10:08 AM
#2199
Anyone use a steam cleaner in their lineup? I was looking at a few models and some of them are upwards of 700-1300 dollars.
I don't want to drop that kind of coin for one.
Anyone have one they use with good results that isn't an arm and a leg? I've been pretty impressed with some of the videos I've seen on the net with the cleaning of some of them.
I don't want to drop that kind of coin for one.
Anyone have one they use with good results that isn't an arm and a leg? I've been pretty impressed with some of the videos I've seen on the net with the cleaning of some of them.
I recently purchased a dupray hill injection unit and it was easily one of the best investments I've made. I know some units such as the Mytee Firebird and Vapamore Primo are well reviewed and in a more affordable $300ish price range. I'm glad that you brought this question up as I've been meaning to chat with Jeff & Jason regarding steam usage.
Last edited by Rare96LT1Formula; 05-02-2013 at 10:15 AM.
05-02-2013, 06:32 PM
#2200
Are you a professional detailer or a hobbyist?
I recently purchased a dupray hill injection unit and it was easily one of the best investments I've made. I know some units such as the Mytee Firebird and Vapamore Primo are well reviewed and in a more affordable $300ish price range. I'm glad that you brought this question up as I've been meaning to chat with Jeff & Jason regarding steam usage.
I recently purchased a dupray hill injection unit and it was easily one of the best investments I've made. I know some units such as the Mytee Firebird and Vapamore Primo are well reviewed and in a more affordable $300ish price range. I'm glad that you brought this question up as I've been meaning to chat with Jeff & Jason regarding steam usage.
