Ask the Autogeek! Question & Answer Thread - Page 4

pumafeet10 · 09-15-08, 06:42

Im trying to find products on your site that are made in USA, and sadly there isn't any info on products. Specifically i am looking at microfiber towels and tools. My question is what if any of the towels, applicators or wash products are made in the USA? thanks

MikeWinLDS · 09-15-08, 06:51

What does strained trim look like when talking in regards to applying waxes to your car? I don't even know if my car has any trim or if it's stainable, but I would like to avoid waxing any "trim".

jason@autogeek · 09-16-08, 05:38

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Originally Posted by pumafeet10

Im trying to find products on your site that are made in USA, and sadly there isn't any info on products. Specifically i am looking at microfiber towels and tools. My question is what if any of the towels, applicators or wash products are made in the USA? thanks

It will be very hard to find microfiber products that are made in the USA. Most of the factories are located on South Korea and in China.

jason@autogeek · 09-16-08, 05:43

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Originally Posted by MikeWinLDS

What does strained trim look like when talking in regards to applying waxes to your car? I don't even know if my car has any trim or if it's stainable, but I would like to avoid waxing any "trim".

Here is an example of trim that is stained with wax residue. This was taken from our Wax Blaster page. Waxes and sealants are designed to be applied to smooth, painted surfaces. The staining occurs when these products are applied either by acciedent or on purpose to black rubber or porous plastic plastic trim.

Some waxes/sealants stain and leave more reside on trim than others.

pattieman · 09-19-08, 02:57

Have a dewalt DW849, have a 09 camry hybrid black, whats pads and packing plate should I order, Thanks, PM

jason@autogeek · 09-20-08, 11:29

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Originally Posted by pattieman

Have a dewalt DW849, have a 09 camry hybrid black, whats pads and packing plate should I order, Thanks, PM

The Dewalt 849 is a great circular polisher but shouldn't be needed on a brand new car. You can use them to apply wax at slower speeds but they are mostly used for cutting, compounding and polishing.

I would suggest using a Porter Cable 7424 to polish and wax and keep the paint looking new. Here is a link to the Porter Cable 7424 Perfect Starter Kit.

MikeWinLDS · 09-21-08, 12:54

Another question. I want to get a PC or the G110 sometime in the near future, and I'm saving up money for those tools right now. What products would I need to fully detail the exterior of my car? I am a "weekend warrior" and hardly use much product at all on my car. At the moment I'm only washing, claying as necessary, and putting down wax.

My car is new just like the car mentioned right above and has light swirling and nothing serious, so I doubt I would need something with such a heavy cut as the new M105. I was hoping to just be able to stick with a two-step method, either two polishes that have some kind of cut to them, or maybe one that has a cut to it and the other as a glaze. So what would you recommend in terms of polishes and pads to be able to achieve what I'm looking for if paired with the PC/G110?

I don't want to buy more polishes (especially those that come in huge gallon size containers) and pads than is absolutely necessary, since I'm not going to be doing this for a business, it would just be a waste of money for me at the moment since money is a little tight, but I do want to keep the paint looking clean and polished and the wheels and tires looking new.

jason@autogeek · 09-23-08, 09:38

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Originally Posted by MikeWinLDS

Another question. I want to get a PC or the G110 sometime in the near future, and I'm saving up money for those tools right now. What products would I need to fully detail the exterior of my car? I am a "weekend warrior" and hardly use much product at all on my car. At the moment I'm only washing, claying as necessary, and putting down wax.

My car is new just like the car mentioned right above and has light swirling and nothing serious, so I doubt I would need something with such a heavy cut as the new M105. I was hoping to just be able to stick with a two-step method, either two polishes that have some kind of cut to them, or maybe one that has a cut to it and the other as a glaze. So what would you recommend in terms of polishes and pads to be able to achieve what I'm looking for if paired with the PC/G110?

I don't want to buy more polishes (especially those that come in huge gallon size containers) and pads than is absolutely necessary, since I'm not going to be doing this for a business, it would just be a waste of money for me at the moment since money is a little tight, but I do want to keep the paint looking clean and polished and the wheels and tires looking new.

Hey Mike,

A great combo that would be easy to use and give you fast results is to start with XMT 360 and a polishing pad and then follow up with a coat XMT 180 either by hand or with a soft finishing pad.

BigAl3 · 09-25-08, 10:03

was curious... will AG ever expand the 3M line and carry items such as the rotary backing plate, ultrafina, pads, etc?...

3M Automotive Appearance Products leading through innovation for over 100 years!

airhog · 09-26-08, 06:23

I just bought a brand new van and wanted to keep it looking showroom new for years to come any great products or techniques to do to it? Also is there anything else I should do to the paint? I live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada which has a harsh climate and it drops down to -40 degrees celsius. I just wanted to know if it is a good idea to put on a wax on the paint before winter to seal it up?
Thanks.

jason@autogeek · 09-26-08, 07:03

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Originally Posted by BigAl3

was curious... will AG ever expand the 3M line and carry items such as the rotary backing plate, ultrafina, pads, etc?...

3M Automotive Appearance Products leading through innovation for over 100 years!

It's possible. I will put the word out that there is some interest.

jason@autogeek · 09-26-08, 07:06

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Originally Posted by airhog

I just bought a brand new van and wanted to keep it looking showroom new for years to come any great products or techniques to do to it? Also is there anything else I should do to the paint? I live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada which has a harsh climate and it drops down to -40 degrees celsius. I just wanted to know if it is a good idea to put on a wax on the paint before winter to seal it up?
Thanks.

I would definitely put a sealant on before winter. Take a look at the Wolfgang Instructional How To Video on would Wolfgang Concours Series page for technique and products recommendations.