I've used plenty of regular clay in the paste ranging from fine to aggressive. I've also regularly used Nano's ranging from fine to medium the past couple years.
I can say for sure that the clay bars are more effective on heavily contaminated cars. Even the medium nanos can't get rid of...
I had a worse gouge on my Ninja 1K. It happened when a car kicked up a branch and smack the headlight of my bike. It covered an area of about 1/2"x 1 1/2".
I sanded the gouge with 1000 grit and worked my way up to 2500, followed by polishing with SSR 2.5. The result was almost like new unless...
I know exactly what you're talking about. It stems from exposed aluminum either at the backside where it sits on the hub or around chips/rashes as you mentioned.
I suspect it's from corrosion of the aluminum spreading and lifting the clearcoat. I'm sure aggressive cleaners and road...
My exact thought on an enthusiast level at least. Though it's understandable to use lower pH (or harsher in general) products for more efficiency when it comes to a business.
Now, how do wheel cleaners impact applied protection on wheels? Can one assume that any product above pH neutral or...
I've searched a read posts and have taken in as much information as possible in regards to wheel/tire cleaners. I am hoping to compile a bit more technical details in one thread.
I am also curious what types of wheel cleaners and pH levels are safe for different variations of wheel finishes and...
Thanks, I'll definitely look into those products. I don't mind the wait time. I would assume that I can apply to the whole car and have enough cure time when I go around to remove.
That is actually one of the foam applicators I used. I find it to be similar in texture compared to other...
I've gone through an entire can and I feel like my shoulders and forearms are substantially stronger after consecutive weekends of experimenting back to back on both cars.
Are there any comparably durable spray sealants that won't stain trims?
I seem to have quite a lot of difficulty removing Sonax PNS compared to other sealants and waxes. I've gone through an entire can of Sonax PNS trying different approaches to apply and remove it easier. This is all done on completely decon'd and polished surfaces and two different paints (Mazda...
Looking forward to this.
My ex had a 2000 CRV in silver. The condition was similarly as good with low miles and perfectly maintained since the get-go. It's a damn shame that she didn't listen to me and traded it in one day for $500 towards her new car "just to get it out of the way". It drove...
I have an unfortunate situation - I live and park my cars in NYC. My tiny driveway is position in the direct path of sunlight from dusk till dawn. I only have a few weeks of an open window for correction out of the entire year without extreme paint surface temperatures. I am currently using a...
Sounds good. I have decided to go with the Griot's 6" DA. I am assuming in order to downsize to the 5.5" pads, I will have to purchase a smaller backing plate as well?
I am having some trouble choosing sealant and coatings suitable to my preference. I am not looking for absolute depth, clarity...
Thanks for all the suggestions.
As far as coatings go, how far has the industry gone as far as protection? Once I actually put the time to correct the cars, I would love to have them protected for months before having to redo it. The cars sit outdoors unfortunately.
When I look at all these...
Granted my titles says I "scratched" the surface of detailing, perhaps it's best if I'm treated almost as a new comer. I understand how to wash a car properly, inside and out, and all the basic principles of polishing/compounding using a random orbital (had the original PC), then of course...