#295035 - 06/28/06 03:12 PM
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00_buckshot
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#295037 - 06/28/06 08:42 PM
Re: **CivicStud's Official Detailing Guide**
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seanhpi
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2000civicstud.
Ive been using black majic dash wipes and they really do keep it clean and the step rails*(?) like u mentioned come out excellent with em also.. ice tried doing everything befor (like water and what not) but after using the wipes im really happy with it..
ohh and smells like oranges kinda.... 
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#295040 - 06/29/06 08:54 PM
Re: **CivicStud's Official Detailing Guide**
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seanhpi
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I have also been very pleased with numerous Black Magtic products. but some thing I dont like is that they leave everything VERY shiny, and I dont think that looks as nice as a nice matte finish.
-Matt
pinch some of the liquid out of the wipe befor using..
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#295045 - 07/19/06 01:23 AM
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CORONA.ESQ
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I don't know that I would trust vinegar on my paint... how bad are these water spots you have? I can't imagine having water spots so bad that a Porter-Cable won't take care of it. Plus, on properly protected paint, water spots shouldn't really set in that bad. Even when my sprinklers douse the side of my car, and it bakes in 90F heat for a few days, usually I just need to wash the car to get the water spots off.
As for the dish soap, I use it occasionally, but I really don't think it's necessary. I also think it take its toll on rubber weather stripping, wiper blades, etc. if you do it often and don't treat those parts with a rubber protectant.
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#295046 - 07/20/06 03:23 PM
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UnLoyal
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#295048 - 07/21/06 03:28 AM
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CORONA.ESQ
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It's also a bit of an exercise in common sense. If you wash your car weekly, and on detailing day it's just dusty with maybe some water spots, two buckets isn't really necessary for the paint. I prefer to use a 100% USA cotton towel for scrubbing, and I will just hose it out good once or twice during the wash process. Of course, if your car is filthy, has road salt, etc, then the two bucket method is far more important.
For the most part, I think it's much more important to have a separate bucket (and towel/scrub brush/etc) for your wheels and tires. Even after just a couple days, they're filthy, and you don't want ANY of that stuff getting in with the materials you use to clean the paint.
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#295049 - 08/07/06 09:57 AM
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seanhpi
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ok so i wash my car like every other week or so.. but im stuck on gettin bugs off my car, i literally wash my car 3 times, and still they stay, ive tried the rainx bug and tar remover and that only works for some of it.....
what else can I use...
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#295051 - 08/07/06 02:30 PM
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gd1237
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Registered: 06/12/06
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I used some black magic products and there stuff is pretty good. I dont know if its becuase I'm a noob but this stuff works awesome.
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#295057 - 09/27/06 02:18 PM
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2000CheetahStud
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#295060 - 10/01/06 02:38 PM
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cmansi
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i have to ask i use eagle 1 car wash and meguires tech wax paste, i also use scratch-x the meguires stuff works awasome,a quick story, i detailed just the outside of a 2000 blk jetta that had about 5 years of automatic car washes on it so as you detail guys know that screamed !!!!!!NIGHTMARE!!!!!! straight out the gate. i used meguires heavey cutting machine compound, than meguires polishing compound (as you would find in a bodyshop) than topped everything off w/meguires tech wax (both had anti-swirl agents in them) and am pleased to say my 4 hr exterior detail looked just like the day i did it 4 months later with just a simple wash, and suprisinglly enough water still bead up everywhere after i repeat still bead up after a good ol mass winter, that means rock salt and sand. he was my co-worker and had about a 40 mile trip each way on the hwy. that after 10 years detailing impressed me. tech wax is the most durable wax i have ever used. i also use it on my blk si.
However i never used armor all i herd it will eventually lead to cracking and ive seen what it does to tires (i manage a tire store) what are your thoughts, if anyone is reading this from RI MASS CONN OR NH i works @ town fair tire in brockton, mention this website and ill hook you up, everyone could use a friend when it comes time for tires.
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#1061502 - 02/17/07 06:55 PM
Re: **CivicStud's Official Detailing Guide**
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onewayout
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does any one know how to get scuff marks from boots out of the door pannal I have used Armor Alls Original formula after there genarel wipes would love some suggestions.
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#4936023 - 08/02/10 06:27 PM
Re: **CivicStud's Official Detailing Guide**
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yookehjohn
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thanks
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#5547190 - 05/07/11 11:10 PM
Re: **CivicStud's Official Detailing Guide**
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Boid Guru
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<---13yrs experience in automotive finishes. Caring for paint is fairly simple.
Your clearcoat is essentially a plastic coating. Most anything that touches it, will scratch it to some degree. The key is to minimize contact with anything, ie a pressure washer works wonders.
Assuming the paint in question is of excellent quality, these are the steps I would follow to bring back to life, the most overwashed, scratchy, dulled out, black paint job on the planet.
1. Spot "wetsand" prominent scratches, the grit you choose is dependent on your buffing "skills" and compounds involved. I normally use 1500 grit and have no issues getting out the sand marks.
2. Heavy cut, white wool pad with heavy cut compound. This will get rid of any harsh surface wear, it will bring dull back to shiny and rid the car of most tar/sap contaminants. Because of the heavy cut nature, there will be many swirls left behind.
3. Heavy cut foam pad, with mid-grade abrasive compound. This should remove any and all abrasions left from step 2.
4. Very fine foam pad, with highly residual compound. This is the final step in polishing, it will smoothen out everything and give it that wet appearance.
5. Wax the vehicle, using a clean sponge wax applicator. The higher concentration of carnuba, the better outcome you will have. Use a debri free microfiber towel to remove the wax, by NO means use any terry cloth towels, tshirts or dirty underwear.
6. Using a pressure washer, get all the cracks and crevices. This should remove any extra compound, hopefully you've taped any rubber moldings that may degrade with contact from the previous buffing. I'll use a half moon sponge to go over jams, etc.
7. Dry the car, using a SHAMMY and a SHAMMY alone. Water blades are fast, but I just don't trust them on a freshly finished car.
8. When possible, use a compressor and air tool to blow out cracks and crevices, following up with a shammy.
9. Invest in some spray wax. Once the car is dry, go over with a quick spray wax using a microfiber towel.
Maintenance would be touchless car washes, followed by a blow off and a spray wax each time.
There is absolutely NO reason anything other than a microfiber towel should ever touch your vehicle while it is dry. While wet, a clean sponge will cause the least amount of damage, NO TOWELS TO WASH OR DRY YOUR CAR.
Doing step 4 bi-monthly will keep your car looking better than new.
Anything more than what I said is useless. I would be surprised to witness someone who's better at automotive finish maintenance than I am. Do not attempt to use a high speed buffer on your baby, unless you know how to use it.. Practice on the family van, that's how I got started. There are no magic in a bottle products, they are gimmicks. Products don't really matter, if my steps are followed and you're using something similarly described.
P.S. Wheel shine is garbage, attracts debri. Use vinyl conditioner on your tires, they stay dry, black and new looking, without splashing grease up and down your ride.
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