Recent content by fredroe

How well will the Wheel Coating protect chrome wheels from salty winter roads? Last couple of winters I’ve used DP wheel glaze and think it helps still but find addition pitting by spring.

Chad

Thanks for the feedback. I can’t say I’ve confirmed that my cars need the additional compounding. Just have it in my mind that I need to clean, polish and protect and compounding is part of the cleaning process. I’m actually almost out of Meg 105 so this weekend’s fall detailing of my metallic...

About 5 years ago I bought a PC 7424 with the intent of faster, better and more frequent applications of an AIO wax on my personal fleet of 3 daily drivers as well 3 or 4 other vehicles of my extended family. Then I started reading this forum and discovered other things I could not live without...

Thanks all for the input. I used 0000 steel wool with Megs chrome polish followed with DP wheel sealant. Not perfect but they look a lot better.

I recently purchased a metallic black 2009 Chevy pickup complete with aftermarket chrome plated alloy wheels. I just gave the truck a good bath and was disappointed to find a lot of pitting in the wheels. Probably the result of lots of road salt used during Iowa winters. Any suggestions how to...

I hang the damned tennis ball so it touches the windshield at the rear view mirror. Not only positions the depth but also left / right. Only complaint is what to do with the ball when the car is out and I’m working in the garage. I usually can get the ball to set on the garage door opener...

With the help of this forum, my detailing skills and expectations have increased drastically over the past couple of months. I’m now seeing the mistakes I’ve made in the past. Most noticeable is the wax I accidently got onto black textured trim parts. I would appreciate any tips for getting the...

Anyone care to comment on applying AIO with a DA? What pads, how fast, how many passes, etc?

What is the preferred method for applying a sealant? In my first time of using Power Lock, I applied with my PC7424, set on 3, and a gray LC pad. Spread it out then made a couple of passes. Does a sealant need to be worked that much or just spread it out and let it dry?

Appreciate the good info. I’ll be ordering some XMT-360 this afternoon and studying more on Redneckmafia’s wash/clay process. One more question before I order for supplies. I have a couple of CCS green pads bought for applying all-in-one. How long do the pads typically last? With four cars...

I’ve waxed cars, motorcycles, boats and trucks for 35 years, starting out with a $0.99 bottle of Turtle Wax when I was about 10 years old. I’ve always used the “karate kid” method of application but recently purchased a PC7424, and a nice assortment of foam pads. From reading this forum, I...