Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
05-26-2008, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 806
Re: How to remove oxidized paint?
2 methods: Rotary and the System One Polish kit. This single product uses a combo wool/foam Edge 2000 pad. Use wool to remove oxidation, then flip the pad on the adapter and use the foam to...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
01-04-2008, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,430
Re: steps to the perfect shine again?
Hiya Hawk!.....nice to see another "seasoned" vet hanging around. I've been busy with recon'ing Bimmers as a full time job. My law enforcement sales job went away due to a buyout and nobody is...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
01-04-2008, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,430
Re: steps to the perfect shine again?
wiz_of_wuz: This is probably THE most perfect black paint I've done. I had a great foundation to start (it had cat scratches on the driver door...long story) and the finish was swirled all over. ...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
01-04-2008, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,430
Re: steps to the perfect shine again?
There's a couple of ways to get your Mach back to a fantastic looking finish: Do-It-Yourself or pay a professional detail to do it for you.
DIY: This approach involves will be purchasing some...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
11-28-2007, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,438
Re: Swirls in paint
Hey there you old Grizzly Bear! How's Texas? I've been busy trying to make a full-time business in the detail world. Right now, I have a BMW shop and a Ferrari service shop (which also does...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
11-28-2007, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,438
Re: Swirls in paint
That's a tow hook so everyone will think you're a Track Star LOL. Fat chance as the owner of this car that I detailed "ain't never goin to the track"...but he thinks it looked cool. Sheesh!
Toto
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
11-16-2007, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,438
Re: Swirls in paint
If the swirls are light, you could use a Porter-Cable and Meguiar's #83, followed by a coat of wax.
Here's an example of light swirling (don't pay attention to the dust...the car was washed after...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
08-27-2007, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 791
Re: swirly marks?
A pc will work (but take a while) and there are several good products mentioned here.
For quick removal, I use a rotary polisher with Meguiar's #83 and follow that with a coat of Meguiar's #26 for...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
06-10-2007, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Re: Ripple clear coat problems
WOW: that's some serious orange peel. I'd definitely look at having a pro detailer or paint shop wet sand the areas. Be sure to get references of the person's work! And, check those references! ...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
06-07-2007, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Re: Ripple clear coat problems
Lou: depending upon the severity of the peel, I'd estimate $200 for a wet sand and rotary polish back the finish. You're probably looking at 3-4 hours for this type work.
Toto
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
06-06-2007, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Re: Ripple clear coat problems
Lou: I haven't "guaged" my Mach, but BMW's typically read 4.6-5.6 on my meter. Also, meters only read on metal body parts (mine does both steel and aluminum), so plastic and fiberglass panels will...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
06-03-2007, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Re: Ripple clear coat problems
Sounds like (especially without pictures) you have orange peel in the clear coat. I recondition/detail 8-10 high end BMW's per month for a dealer and see orange peeled paint on some of them.
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
04-14-2007, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 999
Re: Best wax for an outdoors car?
I've had excellent longevity with the sealants instead of carnuba based wax. A couple of good ones that come to mind: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant, Collinite Insulator Wax, Zaino (never used it, but...
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
04-14-2007, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,684
Re: ugly dealer decals!!!
Those are usually vinyl logos put on with a backing sheet. Let's face it, the dealer has a few minutes to put these on and he's probably not too concerned about the highest quality product.
I'd...
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Forum: General Registry Discussion
04-11-2007, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 3,547
Re: E-mail sent to me
Who the heck posted pics of my Mom at the beach? Those were very private and I wanna know...
One day, we'll all look like that!
Toto
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
04-11-2007, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,684
Re: ugly dealer decals!!!
If it's a metal badge, use the suggestions listed above (fishing line, floss, etc).
If it's a vinyl decal, I use a small portable steamer and steam the area to soften the decal, then pull it off....
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Forum: Detailing/Cleaning Tips
04-10-2007, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
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Forum: General Registry Discussion
04-09-2007, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,945
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Forum: General Registry Discussion
04-04-2007, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,945
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Forum: General Registry Discussion
04-04-2007, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,945
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