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Based on the pic below if you can tell how bad the swirls are just by the shine on the back fender, what would be your process to make this paint catch eyes again. Please feel free to get as detailed as possible. Thank you
What a great thread 
hopefully other pro detailers will help out with the questions 
+1 on sticky.
Maybe you could make a video of how to properly polish and wax a car for the people new to detailing.
I have a question too. When using touch up paint, usually too much is applied to a spot. Can you wet-sand it with a fine grit to blend it better?
hopefully other pro detailers will help out with the questions +1 on sticky.Maybe you could make a video of how to properly polish and wax a car for the people new to detailing.
I have a question too. When using touch up paint, usually too much is applied to a spot. Can you wet-sand it with a fine grit to blend it better?
I don't really have time to make a video. Junkman from Adams has a great series of vids on youtube that fit the bill though. Whether you like Adams or not, the techniques demonstrated are the important part and he does a good job of showing and explaining them.
But a good starting point would be the PCXP and Lake Country orange pad with either Menzerna SIP or Meguiars 205. Both are good starting points. You may find you need to go more aggressive after, but its best to start with the least aggressive method first.
I guess myself or others would have to just keep bumping it to the top then?
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As far as the dulled windshield trim and such, I know people have had good results using a heat gun on dulled black trim such as on an Avalanche. It might be worth trying on some window trim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-dtbBzky-s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-dtbBzky-s
That is a massive topic. For that I could write several pages! My suggestion would be to do a search on Autopia and you'll find a wealth of info there on that subject. I'd write it up, but its just too broad of a topic.
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after I peeled off my side moldings it left these discoloration lines on my door:
How can I get them off? I've used my DA with Meguiars 80/83 with lots and lots of passes with no luck, was going to try ultimate compound next
How can I get them off? I've used my DA with Meguiars 80/83 with lots and lots of passes with no luck, was going to try ultimate compound next
83/80 aren't very good, I'd give 105 a try. What pad are you using?
I have been reading up on the process and had a question after you apply the compound. I'm a big time newbie so I applied the Meg 105. But my question comes when I go to wipe it off, it seems the product turns very ( I'm trying to describe like a dusty powdery substance ) <- its like specs get everywhere and I try to wipe it all up with the microfiber towel but its still there and its like it gets everywhere. Is this normal or am I drying the product out to much with to many passes or the wrong speed? It just surprised me. Also I was just testing out the product and was outside so could it just have been the sun drying out the product too soon?
Also if you maybe post just your steps you take like on the first post that would be helpful to newbies like me. I have read it before but its kind of just like a mental rep process seeing it over again.
Also if you maybe post just your steps you take like on the first post that would be helpful to newbies like me. I have read it before but its kind of just like a mental rep process seeing it over again.
I have been reading up on the process and had a question after you apply the compound. I'm a big time newbie so I applied the Meg 105. But my question comes when I go to wipe it off, it seems the product turns very ( I'm trying to describe like a dusty powdery substance ) <- its like specs get everywhere and I try to wipe it all up with the microfiber towel but its still there and its like it gets everywhere. Is this normal or am I drying the product out to much with to many passes or the wrong speed? It just surprised me. Also I was just testing out the product and was outside so could it just have been the sun drying out the product too soon?
Also if you maybe post just your steps you take like on the first post that would be helpful to newbies like me. I have read it before but its kind of just like a mental rep process seeing it over again.
Also if you maybe post just your steps you take like on the first post that would be helpful to newbies like me. I have read it before but its kind of just like a mental rep process seeing it over again.
If you're doing it with a PC or Rotary (which I hope not since you're a noob, no offense) you may be over using the product causing the pad to saturate and gum up. Try using 2-4 drops of product for a given section (2x2 area) and work that section until the panel is finished to your desire. My technique is a little different depending on what I'm doing. There are times I will prime my pad with the product and other times I will simply mist distilled water on the pad and use 2-4 drops of product and work it that way. This way doesn't dust NEAR as much if any rather than having a primed pad. The main factor for that though is over working the product causing it to dry out or using too much and guming up the pad which results in the dust and less than desired buffing traits. When you're wiping up the panel. I usually mist the MF with Quick Detailer to soften it up and help remove any final remnants.
I hope this helps.
I have been reading up on the process and had a question after you apply the compound. I'm a big time newbie so I applied the Meg 105. But my question comes when I go to wipe it off, it seems the product turns very ( I'm trying to describe like a dusty powdery substance ) <- its like specs get everywhere and I try to wipe it all up with the microfiber towel but its still there and its like it gets everywhere. Is this normal or am I drying the product out to much with to many passes or the wrong speed? It just surprised me. Also I was just testing out the product and was outside so could it just have been the sun drying out the product too soon?
Also if you maybe post just your steps you take like on the first post that would be helpful to newbies like me. I have read it before but its kind of just like a mental rep process seeing it over again.
Also if you maybe post just your steps you take like on the first post that would be helpful to newbies like me. I have read it before but its kind of just like a mental rep process seeing it over again.
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My car has these bad water spot looking blotches in various spots all over the rear hatch, T-Top windows and the edges around the windshield. I don't know if it's tree sap, acid rain, or what, but I've tried everything on them, Goo-Gone, tried different waxes, a razor, etc., etc., nothing has worked. Ever dealt with anything like this before? If so, what did you use to get them out?
I can take a pic so you can see if I'm not stuck in the house tomorrow due to bad weather.
I can take a pic so you can see if I'm not stuck in the house tomorrow due to bad weather.
My car has these bad water spot looking blotches in various spots all over the rear hatch, T-Top windows and the edges around the windshield. I don't know if it's tree sap, acid rain, or what, but I've tried everything on them, Goo-Gone, tried different waxes, a razor, etc., etc., nothing has worked. Ever dealt with anything like this before? If so, what did you use to get them out?
I can take a pic so you can see if I'm not stuck in the house tomorrow due to bad weather.
I can take a pic so you can see if I'm not stuck in the house tomorrow due to bad weather.