Comet Question

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Not trying to get off topic

I think the idea of staying on topic in this thread went out the window a long time ago...


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"Yes" I've heard of using baking soda in your wash water to neutralize the finish.

 

[mchess1]

As far as ice water, I have seen a detailer in a BMW forum use a cold bottle of Fiji water with a sprayer attached as a final wipedown after the wax.

Never tried the above method myself, but did try out the final wipedown approach Mike wrote about on the forum. It makes a huge difference in the final shine.

 

[nrengle]

I've heard the cold water trick too. People have referred to it as "Spit Shining"

 

[SpyHunter]

I've heard the cold water trick too. People have referred to it as "Spit Shining"

I know it's not a car or paint, but when I first joined the Air Force back in '01' we would have to shine our boots.

1. We would first set the polish on fire and let it melt slightly for easy application.
2. Apply layer of polish with boot polish cloth.
3. Allow the polish to cool for about 5 minutes
4. Pantyhose the boot (this is equivilent to wet sanding)
5. Ice water and cloth and buff to a high shine

This technique worked VERY well.

 

[ScottB]

I've heard the cold water trick too. People have referred to it as "Spit Shining"

:iagree:

tried it with Souveran Paste and a second level some time ago per forum member Neo and it really seemed to work.

 

[Gary Sword]

Staying on topic, years ago I used Comet to clean the white lettering on tires. It worked pretty good but there are less abbrasive products that work just as good or better.

 

[sparkie]

I know it's not a car or paint, but when I first joined the Air Force back in '01' we would have to shine our boots.

1. We would first set the polish on fire and let it melt slightly for easy application.
2. Apply layer of polish with boot polish cloth.
3. Allow the polish to cool for about 5 minutes
4. Pantyhose the boot (this is equivilent to wet sanding)
5. Ice water and cloth and buff to a high shine

This technique worked VERY well.

Back in 86 thats how I done my boots in the army. It work well. But we never used pantyhose. Im the MAN

 

[SpyHunter]

Back in 86 thats how I done my boots in the army. It work well. But we never used pantyhose. Im the MAN

It was a newer technique that started gaining popularity in the late 90's

 

[ScottB]

Can I use Tilex on my 22's with gangster white walls ?? (Sunday morning humor)
** guess I will never have a shot as a comic huh **

 

[Blackthorn One]

And just to note, that if that 1973 Truck had the original paint it was likely oxidized single stage.

DO NOT wash a clear coated car with Comet or Bon-Ami or anything like these products.

I have used Bon Ami many times on single stage paint cars to remove oxidation, and have noticed no ill effects. I don't get all of the oxidation off, just most, and then I follow with a cleaner wax to remove the last bit of oxidation and then to add the shine. It is nowhere near as harsh as Comet, which is a different substance altogether. Of course, you must first wash with a regular car wash soap to remove the dirt so you don't scratch up the paint when you polish with the Bon Ami, but I have to ask, have you actually used Bon Ami on a clear coat to polish a car and noticed ill effects, or are you just lumping BonAmi in with the group of all kitchen cleansers and assuming that they are all too harsh?

 

[sparkie]

I told this guy a price on a 84 ford f-350 to detail. I'm really thinking its Bon Ami time. :laughing:

I believe its single stage paint. It might be a few weeks before I can get to it.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

but I have to ask, have you actually used Bon Ami on a clear coat to polish a car and noticed ill effects, or are you just lumping BonAmi in with the group of all kitchen cleansers and assuming that they are all too harsh?

I was lumping it in with products like Comet because I believe when it comes to clear coat finishes, which are easily scratched you're always better off to use product specifically formulated to be used on them not under the sink, household cleaners.

Single stage paints that are oxidized are very different than any clear coat paint in any condition, it's not comparing apples to apples at all.

Single stage paints that are oxidized are already ugly, and if it's oxidized to the point where a person is going to use something like Comet or Bon Ami then it's obviously never been a priority to maintain a high level of appearance quality or how would it have become so oxidized in the first place?

Again, I'm not one to do a lot of assuming but household kitchen and bath cleaners are not really my first choice of product for working on clear coat finishes whether they're in good shape or bad shape.

If someone should try this and find out it inflicted swirls and scratches into their car's clearcoat finish we'll be happy to help them undo the damage using the appropriate paint care products.