Detailing?
03-27-2008, 11:11 PM
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Re: Detailing?
ardex express! wax is amazing for a finishing wax. wax on, wax off. don't let it dry.. but you can if you really want to. also, distinct details (or its ardex) makes a product called diamond crystal four. think of it as the best hand/machine dual buffing compound on the market, will take care of light blemishes, hazing, slight scratches. 3M imperial hand glaze, with much buffing, will fill in scratches, this will take some time but itll bond with the finish. uh.. ardex/distinct details, i never remember who makes the ----, makes a product called 'stereo glaze' you can apply it with a buffer and a non-cutting pad, or by hand. makes a brilliant shine, but apply with force. can be used as a first layer after a buffing cut.
03-27-2008, 11:12 PM
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Re: Detailing?
Originally Posted by doug684
I'll probably pick up a clay bar/polish/wax and maybe glaze tomorrow. I was reading up on glaze and they said the effects only last a few days-week.
Do you guys recommend solid/liquid products? Also I noticed that the cleaner wax is pretty much a polish and wax in one. Would you guys recommend picking this up instead of polish/wax separately?
Do you guys recommend solid/liquid products? Also I noticed that the cleaner wax is pretty much a polish and wax in one. Would you guys recommend picking this up instead of polish/wax separately?
03-27-2008, 11:13 PM
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Re: Detailing?
me personally like to use more solid products when it comes to wax compound and polishing i do not care for liquid wax/or polishers.the mothers clay bar kit would come with everything you need clay bay/lube/ and spray wax but i usually don't use the spray wax at the end and what ever you do don't drop the clay bar if you do go and buy a new one
03-28-2008, 04:59 AM
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Re: Detailing?
Originally Posted by knife
I work for lexus full time as a detailer. on black cars i like using zymol. it actually will replace the natural oils that are found in paint. It will make black look deep and rich in color. you have to apply it evenly or else it will look streaky. i llike to use a orbital buffer with this product. Or you can use a very special wax made by a company called Swissvax which is made out of almost entirely of carnuba wax which comes off a tree in brazil very expensive about 140.00 for 8oz. This product is applied by hand literally you rub the wax into your hands and then apply it to the car. in your very last picture thats orange peel and a deep scratch if you can grab the scratch with your finger nail its too deep and will need to be repainted. If not then try to wet sand it out.
03-28-2008, 09:47 PM
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Re: Detailing?
Menzerna products and a porta cable random orbital buffer is all ya need. Buy the stuff once you use so little of it you will be able to do your car 30+ times. The feeling of the paint after you use the FMJ is amazing.
03-28-2008, 10:50 PM
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03-28-2008, 10:53 PM
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Re: Detailing?
Originally Posted by doug684
