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You're very welcome! I'm glad I've inspired you to get even better at detailing. And its always nice to hear people are anticipating the next thread I'm going to post. Got some good ones coming up!
Thats a beautiful 66! To answer your question, I've had the same issue with single stage paints and the IPA wipedown. What I found works better is doing another Dawn wash. It may take a little longer, but it will still strip the polishing oils that the IPA would strip, and it will remove any dust in the cracks that might be left over from the M105.
For the tires, I love Meguiars Pro Line Degreaser. Has worked great on white walls for me. But if that doesn't do it, there is a product you should be able to get locally. Its made just for white walls. I can't remember what its called, but its got "Bleach" in the title. You can give that a try.
Thats a beautiful 66! To answer your question, I've had the same issue with single stage paints and the IPA wipedown. What I found works better is doing another Dawn wash. It may take a little longer, but it will still strip the polishing oils that the IPA would strip, and it will remove any dust in the cracks that might be left over from the M105.
For the tires, I love Meguiars Pro Line Degreaser. Has worked great on white walls for me. But if that doesn't do it, there is a product you should be able to get locally. Its made just for white walls. I can't remember what its called, but its got "Bleach" in the title. You can give that a try.
I will have to give the Meguiars degreaser a try, maybe scrubbing with a wool pad as well? The white wall bleach didn't really work to well, with several applications.
I used some glass cleaner to touch up a few places on the 66 without turning the paint white. I have read where it could strip the wax/sealant if there is any on the paint. You think glass cleaner is a good alternative to IPA wipedown before sealing/waxing?
Thanks
Brian
I will have to re
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?
That is great, I am looking forward to them!
I will have to give the Meguiars degreaser a try, maybe scrubbing with a wool pad as well? The white wall bleach didn't really work to well, with several applications.
I used some glass cleaner to touch up a few places on the 66 without turning the paint white. I have read where it could strip the wax/sealant if there is any on the paint. You think glass cleaner is a good alternative to IPA wipedown before sealing/waxing?
Thanks
Brian
I will have to re
I will have to give the Meguiars degreaser a try, maybe scrubbing with a wool pad as well? The white wall bleach didn't really work to well, with several applications.
I used some glass cleaner to touch up a few places on the 66 without turning the paint white. I have read where it could strip the wax/sealant if there is any on the paint. You think glass cleaner is a good alternative to IPA wipedown before sealing/waxing?
Thanks
Brian
I will have to re
I wouldn't use glass cleaner on the paint, you may risk marring it.
Here's a sneak peak at an upcoming writeup where I used the Megs Degreaser on whitewalls.
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From: RI
what do you feel is the best way to remove dust without marring the paint or adding swirls?
for example i do a full exterior detail at home and the next day i have a car show and by the time i get there a layer of dust is on the car. i usually use megs ultimate quick detail and a good mico fiber cloth but it seems to me that when after i wipe it down a couple times it looks like there are more swirls. idk if its just me or i am adding them when i wipe it down.
for example i do a full exterior detail at home and the next day i have a car show and by the time i get there a layer of dust is on the car. i usually use megs ultimate quick detail and a good mico fiber cloth but it seems to me that when after i wipe it down a couple times it looks like there are more swirls. idk if its just me or i am adding them when i wipe it down.
what do you feel is the best way to remove dust without marring the paint or adding swirls?
for example i do a full exterior detail at home and the next day i have a car show and by the time i get there a layer of dust is on the car. i usually use megs ultimate quick detail and a good mico fiber cloth but it seems to me that when after i wipe it down a couple times it looks like there are more swirls. idk if its just me or i am adding them when i wipe it down.
for example i do a full exterior detail at home and the next day i have a car show and by the time i get there a layer of dust is on the car. i usually use megs ultimate quick detail and a good mico fiber cloth but it seems to me that when after i wipe it down a couple times it looks like there are more swirls. idk if its just me or i am adding them when i wipe it down.
The best way is to wash it. I never detail spray a car after driving it. You may want to do an ONR wash when you get to the show if the dust is really bothersome.
Thanks for all the replies man. You're a huge asset to this forum. What did you recommend for the door jambs as far as dilution ratios? 10:1? I don't want to harm the paint with the APC
If it were my car I'd give it a try (if I wanted them off) but thats because I could likely fix just about any damage outside of it ripping the paint off.
Wow, thank you very much!
Even at full strength an APC won't harm the paint, though it may strip any wax or sealant at that strength. 4:1 should be sufficient though.
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From: Indy
My 02 USED to look show quality.. and I used to wash/wax/detail it pretty regularly when I lived in various houses... since moving to CA, I've been force (due to financial reasons) to be living in apartment complexes and places that prevent any type of car work.. and sadly was lazy and never really went to the self wash car washes.. partly because you have to use their nasty brush and can't hand wash.. blah... ANYWAY...
Needless to say the lack of upkeep has started to peel the clear on the hood and sail panel.. so a paintjob will be needed in the near future (when I can afford it)... the questions are...
My 5 year old vinyl graphics COOKED in the sun out here.. and parts of them actually were unnoticable to the touch.. but you can still see the "ghost" lines... could they have "burned" into the clear? Is there a way to remove them without a paint job?
The before....
The after.. I know its a terriable pic.. from my phone.. but you can see where the graphic that was on the sail still shows and over the rear quarter you can see a dark version of the stripes..
Ideas on how to remove these? On the lower doors where the direct sun wasn't so bad, there is almost no trace of them.. but on the higher parts, yeah, its noticable..
Oh and GoFast.. if you're ever in San Diego.. let me know.. I could use some pointers.. LOL.
Needless to say the lack of upkeep has started to peel the clear on the hood and sail panel.. so a paintjob will be needed in the near future (when I can afford it)... the questions are...
My 5 year old vinyl graphics COOKED in the sun out here.. and parts of them actually were unnoticable to the touch.. but you can still see the "ghost" lines... could they have "burned" into the clear? Is there a way to remove them without a paint job?
The before....
The after.. I know its a terriable pic.. from my phone.. but you can see where the graphic that was on the sail still shows and over the rear quarter you can see a dark version of the stripes..
Ideas on how to remove these? On the lower doors where the direct sun wasn't so bad, there is almost no trace of them.. but on the higher parts, yeah, its noticable..
Oh and GoFast.. if you're ever in San Diego.. let me know..
I could use some pointers.. LOL. My 02 USED to look show quality.. and I used to wash/wax/detail it pretty regularly when I lived in various houses... since moving to CA, I've been force (due to financial reasons) to be living in apartment complexes and places that prevent any type of car work.. and sadly was lazy and never really went to the self wash car washes.. partly because you have to use their nasty brush and can't hand wash.. blah... ANYWAY...
Needless to say the lack of upkeep has started to peel the clear on the hood and sail panel.. so a paintjob will be needed in the near future (when I can afford it)... the questions are...
My 5 year old vinyl graphics COOKED in the sun out here.. and parts of them actually were unnoticable to the touch.. but you can still see the "ghost" lines... could they have "burned" into the clear? Is there a way to remove them without a paint job?
The before....
The after.. I know its a terriable pic.. from my phone.. but you can see where the graphic that was on the sail still shows and over the rear quarter you can see a dark version of the stripes..
Ideas on how to remove these? On the lower doors where the direct sun wasn't so bad, there is almost no trace of them.. but on the higher parts, yeah, its noticable..
Oh and GoFast.. if you're ever in San Diego.. let me know.. I could use some pointers.. LOL.
Needless to say the lack of upkeep has started to peel the clear on the hood and sail panel.. so a paintjob will be needed in the near future (when I can afford it)... the questions are...
My 5 year old vinyl graphics COOKED in the sun out here.. and parts of them actually were unnoticable to the touch.. but you can still see the "ghost" lines... could they have "burned" into the clear? Is there a way to remove them without a paint job?
The before....
The after.. I know its a terriable pic.. from my phone.. but you can see where the graphic that was on the sail still shows and over the rear quarter you can see a dark version of the stripes..
Ideas on how to remove these? On the lower doors where the direct sun wasn't so bad, there is almost no trace of them.. but on the higher parts, yeah, its noticable..
Oh and GoFast.. if you're ever in San Diego.. let me know..
I could use some pointers.. LOL.