Ask the Autogeek! Question & Answer Thread - Page 2

snowskate · 07-30-08, 10:49

Can I get a more specific answer?
I feel that by the time I'm done with polishing, the surface is as good as I'm going or willing to get it. So now it's about just filling that last bit that I haven't gotten to. I know there is a 'jeweling' term out there, but I figure that would be reserved for 3M's Ultrafina or 85rd with a finishing pad and a light touch or lifting up on the machine.
So let's say I'm done with the 'polishing' per se, I don't want to cause any potential marring at this point so I'm hoping I could just machine on and wipe off. I just want to be careful.

So I guess the question is as simple as, do you 'work' or 'break down' glazes or do you just want to throw on a thin thin layer and wipe off?

jason@autogeek · 07-30-08, 12:03

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Originally Posted by snowskate

Can I get a more specific answer?
I feel that by the time I'm done with polishing, the surface is as good as I'm going or willing to get it. So now it's about just filling that last bit that I haven't gotten to. I know there is a 'jeweling' term out there, but I figure that would be reserved for 3M's Ultrafina or 85rd with a finishing pad and a light touch or lifting up on the machine.
So let's say I'm done with the 'polishing' per se, I don't want to cause any potential marring at this point so I'm hoping I could just machine on and wipe off. I just want to be careful.

So I guess the question is as simple as, do you 'work' or 'break down' glazes or do you just want to throw on a thin thin layer and wipe off?

A non-abrasive glaze will not need to break down since there shouldn't be any abrasives to break down. As you can see on the video link that I provided, you can use a finishing pad to polish until the glaze becomes translucent, and then remove the residual with a microfiber towel. To sum it up, apply the glaze with a soft pad with a slow to medium speed setting, polish until it starts to turn clear and just wipe it off.

snowskate · 07-30-08, 12:11

Cool. Now I feel more confident.

Turbocress · 08-03-08, 02:26

sounds cool, think ill try some time

God77 · 08-10-08, 09:39

Hi I want to know whether I can use "Diesel Oil" for cleaning hard-to-remove road grimes and tar. Today, I use Diesel to clean these dirts on one of my cars and it seems OK and the road grimes and tar were very easy to remove. The way I applied is put a very small amount of diesel to a cotton towel and then wipe down the dirty areas with that diesel-wet part of the towel and then when the dirts were dissolved and spread apart, I wipe them down with a wet towel. Sometimes, I use this method to clean the whole door panel as they were very dirty. After all, I use car shampoo to clean the whole car again.
Till now, the car seems OK and clean. I don't know whether it's right or wrong to use this method. In my country, there are also some car servicing centers which use diesel oil guns to spray diesel to car body to remove these grimes and tars. Please advise!!

arnir · 08-10-08, 12:33

I got white ST Fiesta 06' and it has minor swirls. Is there any video that shows you how remove those swirls. I really want to learn how to use machine to polish my car and what product should I use and what pad on the machine and to go even farther what machine is the best for ameture.

JL12Dub7 · 08-12-08, 11:54

I have a 2008 335Ci and I was wondering what type of claybar I should use, the car is always garaged and is barely driven. I also recently purchased Klasse AIO and Klasse SG but I'm not sure if there is a specific way to apply them together if I am doing it all by hand. Is Mothers Claybar too abrasive? I only plan on using the claybar twice a year. Thanks!

SRQ Kid · 08-13-08, 04:38

Hello everyone, I’m new to the forums and need some serious assistance in making the best decision on which paint application I should go with. I have a brand new 07 350Z that is due for its first “wax job”. I have heard conflicting reports that newer cars should use the newer Polymer paint protection rather than the ole faithful Carnauba waxes. Can anyone tell me what would be the best product for my car?

Not sure if this helps but my car is currently kept outside in Southwest Florida i.e., very hot and rainy.

Thanks for all your help,

Z

ssclass · 08-13-08, 05:02

I use Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. I have read somewhere that putting Wax on top of that enhances the Gloss Protection. Have you heard of this ?

Many thanks,

Peter.

Matt@Autogeek · 08-13-08, 07:19

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Originally Posted by God77

Hi I want to know whether I can use "Diesel Oil" for cleaning hard-to-remove road grimes and tar. Today, I use Diesel to clean these dirts on one of my cars and it seems OK and the road grimes and tar were very easy to remove. The way I applied is put a very small amount of diesel to a cotton towel and then wipe down the dirty areas with that diesel-wet part of the towel and then when the dirts were dissolved and spread apart, I wipe them down with a wet towel. Sometimes, I use this method to clean the whole door panel as they were very dirty. After all, I use car shampoo to clean the whole car again.
Till now, the car seems OK and clean. I don't know whether it's right or wrong to use this method. In my country, there are also some car servicing centers which use diesel oil guns to spray diesel to car body to remove these grimes and tars. Please advise!!

You *can* use diesel oil, but no, it's not the best way to go about cleaning your car. Using products in the wrong application can eventually result in some pretty "unwanted" results. For example, diesel is not going to provide the lubrication a dedicated bug & tar or paint cleaner will provide. What you should be doing is washing the whole car, then go over the stubborn areas with a dedicated all-purpose cleaner (DP Cleanse-All, Meguiar's APC+). Keep in mind when you use these harsh products, wax/sealant will usually need to be re-applied afterwards.

Matt@Autogeek · 08-13-08, 07:21

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Originally Posted by arnir

I got white ST Fiesta 06' and it has minor swirls. Is there any video that shows you how remove those swirls. I really want to learn how to use machine to polish my car and what product should I use and what pad on the machine and to go even farther what machine is the best for ameture.

Visit this link, and scroll down to the videos we have for light and intermediate swirl removal.

Dual Action Orbital Polisher Guide: how to remove swirls, scratches, & oxidation with an orbital buffer. Porter Cable 7424, foam pads, backing plate,

Matt@Autogeek · 08-13-08, 07:25

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Originally Posted by JL12Dub7

I have a 2008 335Ci and I was wondering what type of claybar I should use, the car is always garaged and is barely driven. I also recently purchased Klasse AIO and Klasse SG but I'm not sure if there is a specific way to apply them together if I am doing it all by hand. Is Mothers Claybar too abrasive? I only plan on using the claybar twice a year. Thanks!

Mothers clay is mild and will not be too abrasive. However, if the paint is already in good condition, you might want to look into using Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay. It's a very gentle clay, and will be less abrasive on your paint.

Pinnacle’s Ultra Poly Clay is the single finest clay composition available today. Use auto Detailing clay to deep clean car paint, glass and chrome.

For applying AIO, if you're working by hand I like to do 1 panel at a time. Work it in real good to get the proper paint cleaning effect, and remove. After the whole car is done, apply SG with a moist applicator, AS THIN AS POSSIBLE. You can do 1 section at a time, using the "WOWO" method (wipe on wipe off), in which you buff the product off before it even hazes up. Many have had great luck with this method as SG can be a pain to use at times.