Detail: Black WS6 TA
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ZaneO strikes again 
gotta add PC to my mod list... right now its not too bad, but I'm sure the swirls will start to look worse and worse on this red. I used to have silver
and got spoiled
gotta add PC to my mod list... right now its not too bad, but I'm sure the swirls will start to look worse and worse on this red. I used to have silver
and got spoiled LS1 Tech Stories
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Thanks everyone for the great comments 
It's Optimum's all-purpose cleaner. You can find it by contacting http://www.optimumcarcare.com/
There have been some very good write-ups on this board and others, but I'll work on some specific if requested.
Originally Posted by 01BlackBird01
whats optimum apc and where do you get it..thanks
There have been some very good write-ups on this board and others, but I'll work on some specific if requested.
I don't personally buy into the Zaino craze, but that aside, you really do some amazing work - that can't be argued. Do you think PoorBoys SSR 2.5 is the way to go for getting the swirls/spider webs out? I have a good amount but nothing near what that car looked like originally. I used a 7424 with Menzerna Final Polish (didn't use intensive first)/Meguiar's glaze/#26 wax and I still have the spider webs and such. I'm not too worried b/c the car still looks killer, but I REALLY want those swirls gone but don't know which product would work best. I've also heard about 3M and Zaino now has a swirl remover out. Yo soy confused 
BTW, how did you get that engine so damn clean
Did you just spray the all purpose cleaner EVERYWHERE and wash it off?
BTW, how did you get that engine so damn clean
Did you just spray the all purpose cleaner EVERYWHERE and wash it off? 
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
I don't personally buy into the Zaino craze, but that aside, you really do some amazing work - that can't be argued. Do you think PoorBoys SSR 2.5 is the way to go for getting the swirls/spider webs out? I have a good amount but nothing near what that car looked like originally. I used a 7424 with Menzerna Final Polish (didn't use intensive first)/Meguiar's glaze/#26 wax and I still have the spider webs and such. I'm not too worried b/c the car still looks killer, but I REALLY want those swirls gone but don't know which product would work best. I've also heard about 3M and Zaino now has a swirl remover out. Yo soy confused
BTW, how did you get that engine so damn clean Did you just spray the all purpose cleaner EVERYWHERE and wash it off?
BTW, how did you get that engine so damn clean
Did you just spray the all purpose cleaner EVERYWHERE and wash it off?As for Zaino...it pretty much speaks for itself...I have and use many different last step products, but most of my customers request Zaino.
For the motor, I sprayed APC over most everything and lightly agitated with a brush. Then I rinsed and let the motor run for a few minutes to aid in drying. It is *very* important to be careful around the PCM and other sensitive electrical parts.
Thanks, Chup
Wow...what a transformation, that car looks amazing!!
But i was wondering, since we are kind of on the topic, how long would the car stay swirl free? I mean, is it after the first wash that they come back, after any contact has been made involving friction, just wondering.
buti understand why someone would do it, even if just for a few hours
But i was wondering, since we are kind of on the topic, how long would the car stay swirl free? I mean, is it after the first wash that they come back, after any contact has been made involving friction, just wondering.
buti understand why someone would do it, even if just for a few hours
Originally Posted by ZaneO
Menzerna Intensive polish is a great polish. Try using that with a polishing or light cutting pad. Then follow up with the FP.
As for Zaino...it pretty much speaks for itself...I have and use many different last step products, but most of my customers request Zaino.
For the motor, I sprayed APC over most everything and lightly agitated with a brush. Then I rinsed and let the motor run for a few minutes to aid in drying. It is *very* important to be careful around the PCM and other sensitive electrical parts.
Thanks, Chup
As for Zaino...it pretty much speaks for itself...I have and use many different last step products, but most of my customers request Zaino.
For the motor, I sprayed APC over most everything and lightly agitated with a brush. Then I rinsed and let the motor run for a few minutes to aid in drying. It is *very* important to be careful around the PCM and other sensitive electrical parts.
Thanks, Chup
I had good luck on swirls with the IP/orange pad combo...I only use mild pressure, usually not more than the weight of the polisher...IMO, you would really have to try to ruin the paint with the 7424...it's a relatively safe method.
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
You think the IP with an orange pad would take care of the swirls and such? If so, what setting on the 7424 and how hard should I press? I'm always just a bit afraid of ruining the paint.
Originally Posted by LS1Won1
Wow...what a transformation, that car looks amazing!!
But i was wondering, since we are kind of on the topic, how long would the car stay swirl free? I mean, is it after the first wash that they come back, after any contact has been made involving friction, just wondering.
buti understand why someone would do it, even if just for a few hours
But i was wondering, since we are kind of on the topic, how long would the car stay swirl free? I mean, is it after the first wash that they come back, after any contact has been made involving friction, just wondering.
buti understand why someone would do it, even if just for a few hours
Just take a step back and think about your washing and drying process and you will see lots of reasons why most cars on the road have nasty swirls in direct sunlight.
-Mike
That is absolutely amazing. ZaneO, great job.
I really need to get off my *** this spring and get a PC and give my car a nice detail, my car looks like the one in the first pic, just a little less.
I really need to get off my *** this spring and get a PC and give my car a nice detail, my car looks like the one in the first pic, just a little less.