Mr. Clean & Pinnacle
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From: Pawcatuck, CT
I know that P21S and S100 are the same thing. That's the reason I use S100, because it's half the price. I don't see why anybody would pay $30 for P21S if a $15 jar of S100 gives the exact same results. I only use S100 during the summer, it doesn't last long enough to justify using it in the colder months.
I also know that both Pinnacle and Blackfire are produced by Classic Motoring Accessories. Blackfire's just my favorite sealant, over Zaino, 4* UPP, Klasse SG, EX-P, NXT, and a couple others.
As stated earlier, I like Souveran, but not as a wax on a daily driver, which my car is. I'd only use it before shows or gatherings if anything.
There's not much use for a rotary after you've used it once to remove defects, but the time and effort it takes to do paint correction on a 7424 just isn't worth it. I'd like to have a rotary lying around for the occasional bad scratch on my car or a trashed exterior on another car I'm working on. I've used a Cyclo and it's a really solid unit, but I prefer the PC. Can't really explain why, I just do.
I also know that both Pinnacle and Blackfire are produced by Classic Motoring Accessories. Blackfire's just my favorite sealant, over Zaino, 4* UPP, Klasse SG, EX-P, NXT, and a couple others.
As stated earlier, I like Souveran, but not as a wax on a daily driver, which my car is. I'd only use it before shows or gatherings if anything.
There's not much use for a rotary after you've used it once to remove defects, but the time and effort it takes to do paint correction on a 7424 just isn't worth it. I'd like to have a rotary lying around for the occasional bad scratch on my car or a trashed exterior on another car I'm working on. I've used a Cyclo and it's a really solid unit, but I prefer the PC. Can't really explain why, I just do.
What do you use for a base prep coat before any waxes or sealents?
I liked the AIO because it removed alot of hazing some older 3M products were FAMOUS for. If you wanted to use a 3M product to correct the hazing you had to have time and you have to work certian products in a specific manner. With the All In One you just quickly go over the car once and it corrected everything. I also liked how it removed oil's, fillers and overall gave the car a nice base shine to start with.
I liked the AIO because it removed alot of hazing some older 3M products were FAMOUS for. If you wanted to use a 3M product to correct the hazing you had to have time and you have to work certian products in a specific manner. With the All In One you just quickly go over the car once and it corrected everything. I also liked how it removed oil's, fillers and overall gave the car a nice base shine to start with.
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From: Pawcatuck, CT
I don't think it really adds anything to the look or cleanliness of the surface. After finishing up with something like Menzerna FPII or Poorboys SSR1, I don't think AIO really helps all that much.
If I use something in between the last polish step and the wax/sealant, it's usually something glaze-like. Two of Clearkote's products (Vanilla Moose or Red Machine Glaze) for example.
If I use something in between the last polish step and the wax/sealant, it's usually something glaze-like. Two of Clearkote's products (Vanilla Moose or Red Machine Glaze) for example.
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I've never used a 3M product, so I can't comment on that.
Menzerna and Poorboy polishes don't have any fillers, and if I'm using something like #80 that does have fillers, I just opt for a final wax or sealant that will bond well over it, as opposed to Zaino or SG which won't.
Menzerna and Poorboy polishes don't have any fillers, and if I'm using something like #80 that does have fillers, I just opt for a final wax or sealant that will bond well over it, as opposed to Zaino or SG which won't.
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From: Pawcatuck, CT
Either way, if it works, it works. The end result is the same, even if you've got to take a few different routes to get there.
You're one of the few guys I've seen on here that "gets it" regarding detailing. Nice to know.
You're one of the few guys I've seen on here that "gets it" regarding detailing. Nice to know.
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I'm glad this didnt turn out to be a Zaino vs. thread. By far the most intelligent discussion on detailing I've seen, even though I didnt know what they were talking about half the time. The app on the CF and here are a waste, pretty much.
Joe I want a detail job before LVD. Can you fit me in?
Joe I want a detail job before LVD. Can you fit me in?
Maybe we can hook up next weekend.