Author Topic: Exterior/Interior Detailing Products, Tips and Tricks. (Read 60160 times)

10secdream · « **Reply #550 on:** October 04, 2016, 09:28:02 am »

Ultimate compound is just barely more aggressive than M205. Meguiars makes the consumer level compounds and polishes pretty mild so users dont wreck paint. If the paint is on the harder side you might need to step it up to a more aggressive compound in order to achieve the defect removal you require.

Personally I would have a bunch of orange and white pads on hand. Try using M205 with an orange pad and see the results first. As for applying waxes with DA use a red pad.

It is possible to sand with a DA but I wouldn't do it. There is too much risk burning through the clear coat. I usually only hand sand and then remove the scratches with a polisher.

10secdream · « **Reply #551 on:** October 04, 2016, 09:28:21 am »

Drying my car with water....

Stehle · « **Reply #552 on:** October 04, 2016, 09:34:58 am »

Quote from: 10secdream on October 04, 2016, 09:28:02 am

Ultimate compound is just barely more aggressive than M205. Meguiars makes the consumer level compounds and polishes pretty mild so users dont wreck paint. If the paint is on the harder side you might need to step it up to a more aggressive compound in order to achieve the defect removal you require.

Personally I would have a bunch of orange and white pads on hand. Try using M205 with an orange pad and see the results first. As for applying waxes with DA use a red pad.

It is possible to sand with a DA but I wouldn't do it. There is too much risk burning through the clear coat. I usually only hand sand and then remove the scratches with a polisher.

Thanks, will do.

Would you recommend M105 for 1500 grit scratch removal rather than Ultimate Compound? Would like to avoid making an unnecessary purchase if it own't make much difference but otherwise would consider it.
And are you suggesting to skip the ultimate compound altogether and try with M205?

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #553 on:** October 04, 2016, 09:39:11 am »

Quote from: 10secdream on October 04, 2016, 09:28:21 am

Drying my car with water....

I feel like I just watched this on instagram this morning.

10secdream · « **Reply #554 on:** October 04, 2016, 10:31:20 am »

Quote from: Stehle on October 04, 2016, 09:34:58 am

Thanks, will do.

Would you recommend M105 for 1500 grit scratch removal rather than Ultimate Compound? Would like to avoid making an unnecessary purchase if it own't make much difference but otherwise would consider it.
And are you suggesting to skip the ultimate compound altogether and try with M205?

Yes I would suggest a more aggressive compound such as M105 if you want to remove 1500 grit. You will likely need a microfiber cutting pad and M105 to remove 1500 grit. If it was me I would do a finer grit 2000-2500 then remove the scratches with a less aggressive method.

RockThePylon · « **Reply #555 on:** October 04, 2016, 10:35:37 am »

I like Ultimate Compound more than M105. It's easier to use, 'feels' nicer, and in my opinion works just as good.

UC and a white pad gets work done reasonably fast.

And I definitely agree on 2000grit as being the most abrasive you use. It gets work done surprisingly fast.

Zac · « **Reply #556 on:** June 03, 2017, 06:24:25 pm »

I've never used M105 or M205 but just for fun I did sand a black car with 1500 grit and cut it with UC to see if it was aggresive enough and sure enough it was. I personally always bring it up to 3000 grit before polishing. Although my boss seems to be stuck on finishing with 5000 which I think is a huge waste of money/time.

Blue_Subie · « **Reply #557 on:** June 29, 2017, 11:47:22 am »

What's everyone using for a trim cleaner/ restore? Trying to get my bumper / mirror trims back to black and getting them staying that way.

10secdream · « **Reply #558 on:** June 29, 2017, 11:48:25 am »

CarPro Dlux

Blue_Subie · « **Reply #559 on:** June 29, 2017, 11:49:24 am »

Quote from: 10secdream on June 29, 2017, 11:48:25 am

CarPro Dlux

Thank you I'll give that a try

Canuckrz · « **Reply #560 on:** June 29, 2017, 11:50:14 am »

I was using mothers back to black, but I also found it didn't last that long on some things. Seemed to last a reasonable while on the wiper cowl, but the rear bumper protector the effect is gone in a week.

jellynuts · « **Reply #561 on:** June 29, 2017, 11:54:13 am »

Quote from: Canuckrz on June 29, 2017, 11:50:14 am

I was using mothers back to black, but I also found it didn't last that long on some things. Seemed to last a reasonable while on the wiper cowl, but the rear bumper protector the effect is gone in a week.

Yeah, Back to Black good for engine components before a show, but even in the engine bay, it doesn't last too long.

10secdream · « **Reply #562 on:** June 29, 2017, 11:56:33 am »

You need to use something a bit more premium to get long lasting results, Black Wow Pro, Solution Finish, CarPro Dlux, Gtechniq C4 ect.

I restored the windshield cowl, lower plastics and the rear bumper plastic on Tenacious_B's FXT and it was still going strong 2 years after application using CarPro Dlux.

Claw · « **Reply #563 on:** July 06, 2017, 09:43:58 am »

Getting some rust spots on my 12 year old Subie. Around the windshield, lower part of the doors, etc... what can I do about them?

Stehle · « **Reply #564 on:** July 06, 2017, 09:53:41 am »

Quote from: Claw on July 06, 2017, 09:43:58 am

Getting some rust spots on my 12 year old Subie. Around the windshield, lower part of the doors, etc... what can I do about them?

Clean them up (sand paper + CLR), a dab of etch primer, a dab of chip repair, done.

RedBimmer93 · « **Reply #565 on:** July 11, 2017, 01:20:56 pm »

What are everyone's thought on this video about engine bay cleaning? Anything you don't agree with? Anything you would do differently?

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #566 on:** July 11, 2017, 01:58:52 pm »

Some of it seemed overkill, but I got bored when he started removing the intake. I've also never had any issues spraying my motors, including the mini. YMMV.

kijho · « **Reply #567 on:** July 11, 2017, 02:01:36 pm »

I have personal experience with low pressure rinse spraying my engine bay for like 10 minutes directly and all was good

Asstuna · « **Reply #568 on:** July 11, 2017, 03:02:33 pm »

Waaaayyy too much effort.

Degrease/engine cleaner. Let sit.
Wash, rinse
Dry
Clean obvious dirty surfaces
Shiny product

Don't be stupid about water and electronics/electrics.

10secdream · « **Reply #569 on:** July 11, 2017, 03:07:27 pm »

Quote from: Asstuna on July 11, 2017, 03:02:33 pm

Waaaayyy too much effort.

Degrease/engine cleaner. Let sit.
Wash, rinse
Dry
Clean obvious dirty surfaces
Shiny product

Don't be stupid about water and electronics/electrics.

100% Agree with all of this. Maybe baggie off the alternator/exposed air filters and use a light brush to agitate.

Seriously a light engine bay detail should only take 10-15 minutes tops.

Zac · « **Reply #570 on:** July 21, 2017, 11:56:28 am »

Quote from: Blue_Subie on June 29, 2017, 11:47:22 am

What's everyone using for a trim cleaner/ restore? Trying to get my bumper / mirror trims back to black and getting them staying that way.

If it's non textured rubber or plastic, a little bit of paint thinner works well. Melts away the top layer. I use it mostly on door rubbers and smaller trim. On a full bumper I'm not sure what the best method would be in case you get some streaking going on.

vincent275 · « **Reply #571 on:** September 14, 2017, 08:11:36 pm »

has anyone had experience using Meguiar's DA Power System? Is it any good for casual detailing
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/meguiar-s-da-power-system-0399090p.html#srp
I am planning to remove the swirls which are pretty bad:

right now the plan is this attachment thing with the compound pack(http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maguire-s-da-power-system-compound-pack-0399022p.html#srp)
and Meguiar's® Ultimate Compound. Am I missing anything

RockThePylon · « **Reply #572 on:** September 14, 2017, 10:45:00 pm »

Not worth it.

If you're gonna be ghetto, get this and be careful. It's how I do.

Or go big and get a proper DA polisher.

I really like that polisher, a 4" backer, Lake Country White pad, and Meguiars Ultimate Compound.

vincent275 · « **Reply #573 on:** September 15, 2017, 03:57:36 pm »

This will be my first time using power detailing tools, and from what I read, DA is the way to go. I guess it's time to save money

10secdream · « **Reply #574 on:** September 15, 2017, 04:02:46 pm »

Quote from: vincent275 on September 15, 2017, 03:57:36 pm

This will be my first time using power detailing tools, and from what I read, DA is the way to go. I guess it's time to save money

I have a few tools and I can rent out to WSC members. All I require is a damage deposit and you provide your own pads.