Recent content by CleanCarGuy

Not using the two towel method. Spraying the cleaner directly onto the windshield then taking a big piece of crumpled up newspaper and wiping across until "clear and clean". When car is reparked in sunlight, streaks are showing. Should I stop using newspapers and get a waffle towel? (never...

Hey all, just picked up a brand new car (2016 VW Passat) and have been trying to clean the windows/glass but I get nothing but STREAKS !!! I have used glass cleaners from Windex, Stoners, Invisible Glass and 3M Glass cleaner and although it'll get the windows clean they have all STREAKED when...

Where in Norwood, NJ are these "Detailing Days" held? Im in the area and would love to come to the next one.

Hi Mike, thanks for the tips. Wanted to thank you prior to the weekend. Well, the weather was indeed gorgeous. 79 degrees with low humidity. The Car came out fantastic !!! Instead of using a black pad, I went with a Blue finishing LC pad. Also, I did NOT use an IPA to remove the polishing oil. I...

Thanks for the reply. You've been very helpful. What's the point of polishing a brand new car (which i want the paint to reveal more gloss), when Im going to wipe away the polish with an IPO wipedown? Wouldnt that just defeat the entire purpose of polishing with the Menzerna 4500 in the first...

Thanks, what speed did you use on the PC7424 when you applied the polish? This weekend is calling for picture perfect detailing weather. Upper 70's, sunny with low humidity.

Thanks, looks like I will include the Menzerna 4500 with my 7424xp. Once Im done claying and ready to polish, what speed should I set my 7424xp on for the Menz?

Hi guys, just took delivery of a 2014 Honda Accord Sedan. Alabaster Silver Metallic. They ran it thru an automated "touchless" wash prior to delivery. The car looks fanstastic, no scratches or anything (although difficult to see on Honda's silver) Anyhow, will do its first prep this...

Thank you for all the replies. Since i do have sometime before I actually get to work, I will be ordering come orange and white pads. Although i dont think my cars need em, I'd like to do my sisters 2002 Honda Civic thats constantly parked outside. I'd truly like to transform her car...

Ok, so I finally received the PC 7424XP today. With the temps being below freezing, I dont think Im going to get a chance to try it out anytime soon. Anyhow, now need a backing plate. Was thinking of going with this one on amazon? Amazon.com: Astro Pneumatic 4607 5" PU Velcro Backing Pad...

No, car is really in great shape, my reasoning is that the DA polisher will give better shine and reflections. Another reason for getting a DA, is I could use it as a sander to do jobs on the house. Like sanding interior pine doors, etc. Anyhow, Just picked up the PC 7424xp at home depot for...

Ok, so Im not going to run 100 passes over new paint, but will prob do 6-10 passes over the same area. Plan on using a mild polisher, like Megs Ultimate Polish, then top it off with Coll 845. Whats the point of polishing a new car when there arent that many defects (swirls/scratches), if its...

Will be doing a full detail on a White 2013 Traverse, and will be picking up a DA Polisher (prob a Porter Cable or Griots). Will wash, clay, polish (using M205 or Ultimate Polish) then protect with Collinite. I have NEVER used a DA Polisher. Always have detailed by hand. My question is, can...

I did clay it last year and gave it a wax, but prior to that, its never gotten a clay. What I want to do now is a full correction. My old man does wash it every week (brushless car wash places) so I would like to wash it now, and make it gleam. The thing runs and looks incredible for a 21...

Ok, so wash thoroughly and dry car. Clay Compound (using DA polisher and Megs UC) Polish (using DA polisher and Megs UP) Collinite 845 (by hand) If so, what colored pads should I be using for the compound and polish? Should I even compound at all? Can I just jump to polishing step after...