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  1. Automotive Leather Definitions

    by , 05-21-12 at 02:20 (New posts (Nov 2011) on Autopia Detailing Wiki)
    Leather is one of the oldest industries known to mankind, leather making today, is a complex process. The same basic production stages will be common to all leather manufacture. However, the leather used for automotive upholstery varies from leather industry standard descriptions and although the names are similar the type of leather, pigmentation and finish are often very different.

    Leather is a collective term for all hides and skins which have been tanned. These can come from
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    Updated 05-21-12 at 02:55 by TOGWT

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  2. Detailing (Clay) Prep Towels

    by , 05-17-12 at 06:50 (New posts (Nov 2011) on Autopia Detailing Wiki)
    These surface preparation towels off an alternative to detailer’s clay in a malleable bar form; they still require a surface lubrication but their use and care is much simpler. Using advanced rubber polymer technology fused to a Micro fibre towel, they outperform and outlast conventional malleable clay bars. They quickly, easily and safely removes paint over-spray, rail dust, brake dust, industrial pollution and other bonded surface contaminants from the surface of automotive paint, glass, mouldings ...

    Updated 06-10-12 at 02:07 by TOGWT

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  3. Optimum Microfiber Polishing Pads

    by , 05-05-12 at 05:32 (New posts (Nov 2011) on Autopia Detailing Wiki)
    Optimum Microfiber Polishing and Cutting Pads are made with a new, advanced laminating system that ensures the pads will not separate or delaminate.
    Thanks to this feature, you can use these pads with either a rotary or a random orbital polisher. Every pad is made with low profile, reticulated; open cell foam backing that reduces heat and provides generous cushioning between the polisher and the paint. The foam provides excellent flexibility.

    The independent, non-tufted vertical
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  4. Just an opinion

    by , 05-05-12 at 03:12 (New posts (Nov 2011) on Autopia Detailing Wiki)
    [: an opinion is a subjective statement or thought about an issue or topic, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument, although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. However, it can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analysing the supporting arguments] Wikipedia

    A "reasoned argument" is
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  5. Cast Aluminium surfaces

    by , 05-03-12 at 03:53 (New posts (Nov 2011) on Autopia Detailing Wiki)
    The best method for cleaning cast aluminium is by bead blasting, but if you just need to clean use an acidic cleaner like CarPro Iron X Paste, it’s a more concentrated version of IronX liquid, its thick viscosity enables the product to cling to the surface. These products are neutralized acid that produce an exothermic reaction with moisture.

    Do not use a strong alkali as it will cause carbon spots that are very difficult, if not impossible to remove.

    • Thoroughly de-grease
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