Recent content by dtbernstein87

So I guess I will follow up with my own experience - Dawn Direct Foam Dishwashing Foam actually works quite well. I got the stuff all over my hands and it worked. I also then used it in the pads and then took a little time afterward to just use water to get it out. I suppose you could soak it...

Hey - I have blackfire sealant that I applied and put it on a pad to apply it. Then I realized, I need to figure out how to clean it off. Kind of stupid of me, but if anyone can send me some advice, i'd appreciate it.

Solid work sir!

Without having read the whole thread - I have heard that sometimes you have to wait a certain amount of time before waxing a new car because the paint can be soft...? Can anyone address that?

Kiteman - thanks for the post! I don't know what city you live in, but it sounds like you have had some really unfortunate freeway incidents! I guess at this point, the cost of the clear bra is probably more than the cost for me to repair my paint and in the instance of a repaint, well... I...

When is auto geek going to be selling pocket Mike Phillipses?

That could get messy... and if you used it in the rubber on the doors, I wonder if you'd get squeaking...? If you do decide to try this, I'd be interested to know the results!

I think some people top off a sealant with wax because it adds another step to the whole detailing process. I mean, most people who do this stuff take enjoyment out of it. Maybe it adds another layer of protection. Maybe it makes the paint look glossier, but you definitely feel like you did...

So in my progressive spiral toward becoming an obsessive protector of car paint, I have yet another question - any car that gets driven is going to get nicks and scrapes from rocks and road debris unfortunately, so if you have a clear bra, you can protect against that. I have also seen pictures...

Thanks I will have to look into that!

I guess I should also say that for better or worse, I didn't really know much about washing or detailing until I started looking on the internet and the forums have been great for learning!

I currently use ONR for washing. I use a 2 bucket technique with microfiber mitt and microfiber drying cloths. I don't go to commercial washes! :xyxthumbs: I have a separate mitt and microfibers for the wheels. I always work top down. I have blackfire sealant that I put on at the 4 month...

Well I have to hand it to you - that is just impressive. I do think the answer would be the machine because of the time saving and quality of the results. That being said, I am not sure if the swirl marks on my 2010 daily driver really warrant a good polishing yet... I don't know - perhaps...

Also to more directly answer your question, I don't care how it gets done as long as it gets done and gets done right!

Well I currently do not have a machine, but I would consider it. I would say that I do not want to mess up my paint though. I guess I want to know about "what could go wrong" and what causes that to happen. In other words, I just wanna make sure if I go the machine route that I do it right.