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08-09-2012, 03:59 PM
#1741
Doh! I didn't realize fikse wheels were uncoated.
Still, I use that write up all the time on cleared wheels with fantastic results. They've gotten even nice now that I have a rotary. Great resource for the tech community.
Speaking of rotary, what are your thoughts on the Makita 9227 ? Thats the tool I bought and maybe it's just the fact that I've never owned a rotary, but this thing feels like a work of art!
Still, I use that write up all the time on cleared wheels with fantastic results. They've gotten even nice now that I have a rotary. Great resource for the tech community.
Speaking of rotary, what are your thoughts on the Makita 9227 ? Thats the tool I bought and maybe it's just the fact that I've never owned a rotary, but this thing feels like a work of art!
I LOVE my makita. Its a workhorse and I've had it for 6 years and it hasn't let me down once! Still smooth as day one.
08-10-2012, 06:25 AM
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Welp, I finally got around to using my PC. All I have to say is WOW. So much better than doing all of that by hand.
I'm doing an intake swap next week and don't want to mess up my fenders. What is the best thing to protect the paint where I'll be leaning over?
I'm doing an intake swap next week and don't want to mess up my fenders. What is the best thing to protect the paint where I'll be leaning over?
08-10-2012, 01:49 PM
#1745
Ive read through a great deal of this thread and other resources and would rather have experienced input for my basic question. What is the difference between a wax and a sealant and which do you prefer? I just got a Chem guys kit and it comes with JetSeal.
08-10-2012, 04:08 PM
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08-14-2012, 10:28 AM
#1748
Anyone here ever removed the rear spoiler/wing from the WS6? How long/thorough of a process is it? I'd really like to get the wing off, and do a full correction on it. I'm assuming the inside plastics need to be removed, but beyond that, not sure what else is needed.
08-14-2012, 10:34 AM
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Anyone here ever removed the rear spoiler/wing from the WS6? How long/thorough of a process is it? I'd really like to get the wing off, and do a full correction on it. I'm assuming the inside plastics need to be removed, but beyond that, not sure what else is needed.
08-14-2012, 10:36 AM
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Hmmm, I must have missed that as well. I'm going to try and take the spoiler off this weekend and complete my 4-step correction. Should look awesome! Thanks again bud.
08-15-2012, 08:27 AM
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THe post above you is correct. Carefully remove the plastics and I believe there are 4 10mm bolts. You may need to give the spoiler a firm tug to seperate it from the body if it's never been removed.
08-15-2012, 01:06 PM
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08-16-2012, 07:58 PM
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I started working at dealership last week as a tech. The detail shop is in the same part as I work in.
They were "detailing" cars in the parking lot today. They were using the same towel to wipe all the cars down with and would put the towels on the pavement between cars. I about passed out.
They were "detailing" cars in the parking lot today. They were using the same towel to wipe all the cars down with and would put the towels on the pavement between cars. I about passed out.
08-16-2012, 09:16 PM
#1756
I started working at dealership last week as a tech. The detail shop is in the same part as I work in.
They were "detailing" cars in the parking lot today. They were using the same towel to wipe all the cars down with and would put the towels on the pavement between cars. I about passed out.
They were "detailing" cars in the parking lot today. They were using the same towel to wipe all the cars down with and would put the towels on the pavement between cars. I about passed out.
08-16-2012, 09:43 PM
#1758
It just goes to show that most people don't really know/understand paint correction and/or detailing. Clean is what most people want. A very small percent of people know and appreciate what people in this thread do. That's why I continued working as a tech and not get into detailing.
I have a bad habit of everything I work on I go over board. I would rather continue doing it on the side for the right person that wants/needs it.
I have a bad habit of everything I work on I go over board. I would rather continue doing it on the side for the right person that wants/needs it.
