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can anyone recommend a quick wax? We have a daily driver that just needs a little bit of TLC every now and then. I know I should do a full wax every few months but I really can't find the time. I have a pc and do a full detail every spring but what can we do the rest of the year to maintain the wax?
something like this perhaps? Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax
Thanks.
something like this perhaps? Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax
Thanks.
can anyone recommend a quick wax? We have a daily driver that just needs a little bit of TLC every now and then. I know I should do a full wax every few months but I really can't find the time. I have a pc and do a full detail every spring but what can we do the rest of the year to maintain the wax?
something like this perhaps? Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax
Thanks.
something like this perhaps? Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax
Thanks.
i just finished reading every single post in this thread. i think i'm ready to buy the "pc perfect starter kit" from autogeek. lots of great info here, and i'm not quite sure if my car needs 105 and 205 yet, but i'm guessing i'll be picking them up eventually with some LC orange pads. looks like i have a lot of reading to do and videos to watch.
one thing i didn't notice anybody asking.. is there a minimum temperature that you would not do any of this in? being that it's december, i just get bored haha.
thank you for putting in all the time you have.. i think i'm speaking for everybody when i say we are incredibly grateful.
one thing i didn't notice anybody asking.. is there a minimum temperature that you would not do any of this in? being that it's december, i just get bored haha.
thank you for putting in all the time you have.. i think i'm speaking for everybody when i say we are incredibly grateful.
As for temperature, it depends on the products. All will be different. But typically, the colder, the more difficult or less effective they will be. Moisture in the air when the temp drops is the biggest issue IMO. I don't correct paint below 45* and will not wax/seal below 50*.
I'm sure you've already answered this somewhere in the 30 pages of this thread but I am just curious what your recommendations would be for my black SS. The paint on the car is in amazing shape but has the typical swirl marks here and there from the previous owner, nothing crazy or anything but I would really like to get rid of them and I have all winter to address the issue 
Thanks ahead!
Thanks ahead!These things can not exist together....
Please read through the thread, as you pointed out you're "sure" its been answered.
Correct.
Well on my DD I use Wizards sealant, I love the stuff. It just seems like I have to wax more often in the winter than the other months.
I use Blackfire on my SS but I don't like how hard it is to remove it. Maybe I just didn't let it dry long enough last time. Once that bottle is used up I'm going to stick with Wizards- its durable, cheap ($15), makes the paint very slick and a little shinier, comes off very easy, and smells good.
I use Blackfire on my SS but I don't like how hard it is to remove it. Maybe I just didn't let it dry long enough last time. Once that bottle is used up I'm going to stick with Wizards- its durable, cheap ($15), makes the paint very slick and a little shinier, comes off very easy, and smells good
. Blackfire Wet Diamond is a sealant, not a wax. They have a separate wax called Midnight Sun. But yes, BFWD is all you need.
I must say, I fell in love with Menzerna the minute I finished up with an 85RD session. Quality product for sure. I'll have to look into that sealant. 
Auto Geek is raping my wallet lately with all these Christmas specials. Just bought $200 worth of Lake Country 5.5" flat pads yesterday
GoFast - They offer a 12 step recovery program for this addiction?
Auto Geek is raping my wallet lately with all these Christmas specials. Just bought $200 worth of Lake Country 5.5" flat pads yesterday
GoFast - They offer a 12 step recovery program for this addiction?
Welcome to the club 
Recovery program for detail supply addiction...... LOL! Think about asking Keith Richards about a recovery program, because its basically the equivalent! I'm in too deep to recover!
I usually remove it after finishing applying it to the whole car, but thats CA temps/humidity.... Play around with it, note the temp, take some off at different times and see what works and what doesn't. You can let it cure for 24 hours if you like too.
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I read that on another forum and that's what I sort of had my mind set on picking up. Suggest a good place to get it?
btw... my co-worker uses your services. Says nothing but great things about you. Her name is Michelle and she drives a 'vet.
I wanted to have your thoughts on this order. I wanted to try a few products I keep reading about. Would these pads be fine and are these what I should get? And by any chance do you know if the Adams backing plate will work with these pads? Also whats your thoughts on tire dressings? 
So I am thinking m105 to m205 to blackfire to get all swirls out and use Menzerna SIP and BW if needed for minor swirls later down the road? Should I add anything or change product order?
So I am thinking m105 to m205 to blackfire to get all swirls out and use Menzerna SIP and BW if needed for minor swirls later down the road? Should I add anything or change product order?
Last edited by CamaroSS27; Dec 19, 2011 at 04:48 PM.
Pakshak MF's are decent.
I personally like Chemical Guys selection and LOVE their Red Fluffer Micracle Supra MF's. They are super plush and silk banded. They work well on one side for waterless washing and then the short nap side to remove wax or compound.
EDIT: Are the red fluffer towels fairly versitile? What process do you use them for? I'm looking for a good polish removing towel, ipa wipedown towel, and wax removal towel. Looks like chemical guys have a 1 day deal on these!!!
http://www.chemicalguys.com/FLUFFER_.../mic_997_6.htm
I wanted to have your thoughts on this order. I wanted to try a few products I keep reading about. Would these pads be fine and are these what I should get? And by any chance do you know if the Adams backing plate will work with these pads? Also whats your thoughts on tire dressings?
So I am thinking m105 to m205 to blackfire to get all swirls out and use Menzerna SIP and BW if needed for minor swirls later down the road? Should I add anything or change product order?
So I am thinking m105 to m205 to blackfire to get all swirls out and use Menzerna SIP and BW if needed for minor swirls later down the road? Should I add anything or change product order?
Looks like a good order! A couple thoughts:
*Swap the CCS 6-pack pads for the 6-pack flat pads
*Swap the 16oz M105/205 for 32oz (I'm more scared of running out of M105 than I am running out of toilet paper!)
For correction, I think M105 followed by SIP will beat M105/205 hands down. Both in corrective ability and gloss. But give both a try and find what works best for you.
Couple things to keep in mind, SIP has a LONG working time (this is a desirable thing) and M205 works best if worked for around 30 sec (2'x2' area max). SIP can be (and should) be worked for 1 minute or longer.
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Bummer. Was really hoping they'd be of similar quality to cobras. I'd rather buy more polishes/waxes/sealants than invest more into microfibers. I'll have to check out the Chemical Guys selection.
EDIT: Are the red fluffer towels fairly versitile? What process do you use them for? I'm looking for a good polish removing towel, ipa wipedown towel, and wax removal towel. Looks like chemical guys have a 1 day deal on these!!!
http://www.chemicalguys.com/FLUFFER_.../mic_997_6.htm
EDIT: Are the red fluffer towels fairly versitile? What process do you use them for? I'm looking for a good polish removing towel, ipa wipedown towel, and wax removal towel. Looks like chemical guys have a 1 day deal on these!!!
http://www.chemicalguys.com/FLUFFER_.../mic_997_6.htm
They are versitile.
The long nap side can (and I just recently did this on a 911 Turbo) be used as a wash medium for No rinse washes to help aid pulling the dirt away from the paint and carry it away. The short nap side I use to remove polish, compound, wax, & even can be used for cleaning windows at times (but I do have dedicated MF window towels).
Also, check their "wacky1 day sale" tab. They stay on their for a while until they run out or whatever.
Their Diablo Wheel gel is amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing and that stuff smells so great i want to drink it. lol I use it at 5:1 and haven't had to go up or down with the dilution ratio as far as cleaning ability.
Use a DA or rotary to polish them out. If that doesn't take them out, you'll need to wetsand the areas.
I'm not sure what you mean about it looking gray...don't know the original color either? If sap has sat on the paint for an extended period it'll likely require wetsanding and sometimes repainting.
I'm not sure what you mean about it looking gray...don't know the original color either? If sap has sat on the paint for an extended period it'll likely require wetsanding and sometimes repainting.
ill get some pics tonight to show you what im talking about
Yeah they're ok. I'm thinking of switching over to Detailing.com MFs, They are super nice. Not cheap, but worth it.
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what works best to clean vert tops ist liks 98% clean uther then along one strip/line where the bar has presure on the top looks like dirt not fade i tryd a spray cleaner from a local store but didnt work 4 got the name of it. thanks! in advance