Autopia.org - Car Detailing Product Discussion http://www.autopia.org/forum en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia_style/misc/rss.jpg Autopia.org - Car Detailing Product Discussion http://www.autopia.org/forum Sip http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125407-sip.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:46 GMT Is menzerna sip ok for a 09 vette with light scratches ? Is menzerna sip ok for a 09 vette with light scratches ? ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion zoraduntov http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125407-sip.html Wolgang twins...need input before buying http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125402-wolgang-twins-need-input-before-buying.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:29 GMT Need some input on the new total swirl remover 3.0 and finishing polish 3.0. I'm about out of IP and FPII.

They are on sale at autogeek and looking for something to replace them or just buy IP and 85rd to try out.

Also considering 105/205 out of curiousity but don't think I need 105 based on my soft paint on my 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.

What are your experiences with the twins and how to they compare to other polishes? What are they similiar too? ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion mc01ta http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125402-wolgang-twins-need-input-before-buying.html ***What Kinda LSP would you put on This??** http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125396-what-kinda-lsp-would-you-put.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:43:08 GMT Helped my buddy polish up his 1991 GTA Trans am. The thing polished up pretty nice. Just wondering what kind of LSP would be nice on this color red.:think: Since everyone always talks about what would be best on black I was wondering what your opinions would be on this. Image: http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t206/ticketmytransam/P9190283.jpg Image: http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t206/ticketmytransam/P9190287.jpg Image: http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t206/ticketmytransam/P9190288.jpg Image: http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t206/ticketmytransam/P9190289.jpg Image: http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t206/ticketmytransam/P9190284.jpg not to bad for how old the car is. its Damn fast as well. hope you have some suggestions. Thanks Helped my buddy polish up his 1991 GTA Trans am. The thing polished up pretty nice. Just wondering what kind of LSP would be nice on this color red.:think: Since everyone always talks about what would be best on black I was wondering what your opinions would be on this.





not to bad for how old the car is. its Damn fast as well. hope you have some suggestions. Thanks ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion White lexus 23 http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125396-what-kinda-lsp-would-you-put.html I got a Wonder Washer for micro fiber cleaning http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125392-i-got-wonder-washer-micro-fiber-cleaning.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:32 GMT I've been looking for a way to clean my micro fiber towels without having to run a full wash cycle for just a handful of MF's. I don't wash my MF's with any other items and just seems way to wasteful to run my massive washing machine for 10 or 12 towels. I searched around and found a few options out there and eventually I got one of these off of E-Bay for $50

I gotta say, this thing is cool. I used it for the first time the other day and was able to wash 10 MF towels and 3 buffer pads in one shot, I probably could have fit more in there, but that's all I had to clean at the time. It's very simple to use and seems to be really gentle on the towels. I just dumped a pack of Snappy Clean powder into it, filled it with warm water and let it do its thing for 15 minutes. When it was done, I poured the water out, filled it with clean warm water and then ran it again for a rinse. After that, I hung the towels up to dry as I usually do and the end result was nice, clean, soft towels.

If your a pro and need to wash more than 10 or 15 towels a shot, this is probably not the best option for you, but if your like me and just a hobbyist doing your own cars and the occasional friends car, this thing is great. ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion PistolWhip http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125392-i-got-wonder-washer-micro-fiber-cleaning.html Menzerna??? http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125391-menzerna.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:56:27 GMT after seeing Menzerna alot on this fourm I am interested in trying it. Which products do you reccomend?:work: after seeing Menzerna alot on this fourm I am interested in trying it. Which products do you reccomend?:work: ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion A.P.D. http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125391-menzerna.html FPII or 85RD http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125385-fpii-85rd.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:20 GMT I plan on following up 203 with either FPII or 85RD (grey Pad). I just cant make up my mind which is better. Will the FPII work just as good if it is followed by KAIO (green) and Collonite 845 (red)? I noticed some people are going straight from 203 to KAIO or even the 845. How would that work? I plan on following up 203 with either FPII or 85RD (grey Pad). I just cant make up my mind which is better.

Will the FPII work just as good if it is followed by KAIO (green) and Collonite 845 (red)?

I noticed some people are going straight from 203 to KAIO or even the 845. How would that work? ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion boost http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125385-fpii-85rd.html Menzerna steps http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125381-menzerna-steps.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:43 GMT After reading much of the good advice, on this site I have a few questions. I am trying to figure out a detailing solution for my cars. One (black) has slight watermarking and oxidation and the other (white) is in much better shape only having minimal spidering from washing. I dont know which of these products for each step will be best. Steps: Intensive Polish or Power Finish Final Polish or Final Polish II Finishing Glaze or Klasse AIO Collonite 845 I was also thinking about maybe using a 105 (Meguiars) as a first step, unless the Intensive polish or power finish remove the need for it. What will be a good maintenance setup, can I get away with just the 845 or do I need to KAIO and 845? After reading much of the good advice, on this site I have a few questions. I am trying to figure out a detailing solution for my cars. One (black) has slight watermarking and oxidation and the other (white) is in much better shape only having minimal spidering from washing. I dont know which of these products for each step will be best.

Steps:
Intensive Polish or Power Finish
Final Polish or Final Polish II
Finishing Glaze or Klasse AIO
Collonite 845

I was also thinking about maybe using a 105 (Meguiars) as a first step, unless the Intensive polish or power finish remove the need for it.

What will be a good maintenance setup, can I get away with just the 845 or do I need to KAIO and 845? ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion boost http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125381-menzerna-steps.html two product reviews... http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125374-two-product-reviews.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:16:47 GMT hydrotech orange pad, and menzerna power finish

HTorange -
I head rumors from Ryan that it doesn't like soft paint...well, I'll confirm that rumor! tried it out on a honda today, the pad literally almost stopped spinning where other pads blazed through! It was really grabby and sticky, kinda hard to control! I can see where this pad would work really well on a harder paint. However, with that said, the finish was much better with one pass with menzerna power finish with a hydro-tech orange than a green uber with menzerna power finish, but the green Uber flowed better and had much more control. So while the green didn't remove as many defects, it allowed me to work MUCH more comfortably!!

menzerna power finish-
What can I say besides thank you to Got_Leather (DJ MAYO) for turning me on to this product! Its really the best single step polish I have used!! cuts like SIP, finishes better than 205 in one step! I use FPII for a final polish, so while it doesn't beat that product, it is now my go to single step polish after claying!!! I will be stocking up on this product and letting go of my 205 stock!!!

my usually process was a combination of the following:
105
sip
205
fpII

or 105
205
FPII

......

now, I think it will be 105, power finish, FPII and I will achiece better than ever results!!!

Thanks to detailed image for the product, and DJ for the recommendation!!!! ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion toyotaguy http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125374-two-product-reviews.html Detailing Gameplan http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125329-detailing-gameplan.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:36:31 GMT I'm going to be detailing my 370Z next month and I was planning on washing with Meg's Gold Class and claying with Meg's Smooth Surface kit.

I also wanted to polish, seal and wax the car. However, my understanding from searching is that some (all?) polishes have some sort of abrassive characteristics. I was thinking about using Klasse AIO to polish/seal. Is Klasse safe for a noob or should i go with something else? Will it scratch anything if I don't use it right? I just don't want to f' anything up.

I will be using P21S or Gold Class for LSP. Does this sound like a good plan? ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion jasonrs2 http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125329-detailing-gameplan.html WOLFGANG:Wheel and Tire Cleaner, Black Diamond Tire Gel http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125319-wolfgang-wheel-tire-cleaner-black-diamond-tire-gel.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:32:13 GMT

Wheel and Tire Cleaner:
Pro's:
This proctected has a great smell to it. It does not have that strong chemical smell that P21S or DP Wheel Gel has. It is a great job getting the tires blakc again. It also works very well cleaning the wheel wells as well.

Con's:
Does not stick the wheels

Black Diamand Gel
Pro's Easy to apply, it has a great smell, does not fling off, take alot less product to cover the whole wheel then traditional tire shine.


From start ro finish:



]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion sullysdetailing http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125319-wolfgang-wheel-tire-cleaner-black-diamond-tire-gel.html WOLFGANG: Auto Bath http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125318-wolfgang-auto-bath.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:37 GMT
Auto Bath:

Pro's:
This product is absolutly amazing. It has great cleaning power and smells like bubble gum. It also foams up pretty good in the bucket. I drove to and from FT Myers this weekend and the front of my truck had bugs all over the front. I used a Mother Woal Mitt over the who truck. And to my superize it took off the bugs with ease. My truck has not been waxed for about 2 months in the Florida heat and the Auto Bath gave it that just waxed look.

Con's:
Does not work well with Foam Gun or Foam Cannon

The Bugs:


After:



]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion sullysdetailing http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125318-wolfgang-auto-bath.html Chrome Polish Recommendations? http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125316-chrome-polish-recommendations.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:58:40 GMT I've have a client with a bunch of Choppers and wanted to know people's recommendations are on Chrome/Alloy cleaners/polishes? I was hoping to use Optimum Metal Polish, but wasn't sure what others thought. Doing everything by hand. ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion David Fermani http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125316-chrome-polish-recommendations.html Beware Of Df Towel http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125314-beware-df-towel.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:23:37 GMT Order placed August 13, 2009 for some microfiber towels. Credit card charged on September 16, 2009. Here are the emails between DF Towel and I, where I try to find the status of my order. I end up cancellng my order, but haven't received a refund yet.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
August 20, 2009:

Leo,

Will you please tell me the status of my order?
Quote:
Originally Posted by DF Towel
August 20, 2009:

We'll check at the warehouse in the morning but based on the date of your order it should be shipping any day now.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
August 24, 2009:

Leo,

May I please have an update on the status of my order?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
September 1, 2009:

Leo,

What's the status of my order? Has it been shipped yet?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
September 14, 2009:

Leo,

Will you tell me the status of my order?
Quote:
Originally Posted by DF Towel
September 14, 2009:

I did ask the shipping dept. to check on it and get back to you. I'll check with them in the morning and see what happened, you should have gotten this long ago!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
September 25, 2009:

Leo,

Any updates on my order? It's been over a month now. I have been charged on my credit card but haven't received any products.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
September 29, 2009:

Leo,

Will you please follow up on my order? I haven't received any products, it's been over a month, and I was charged for the order on Sept. 16.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
October 5, 2009:

Leo,

Checking in for a status of my order. Has it been shipped? Please give me some kind of update as it's been well over a month.
Quote:
Originally Posted by DF Towel
October 6, 2009:

I apologize for the late reply to your email as I was traveling and only just returned. I am personally looking into your order and will report back to you shortly. A few months ago we moved all our warehousing and shipping to an outside warehouse who performed very poorly. About 80% of all orders shipped in a timely manner but the remaining were either totally ignored or were marked as shipped in the system but never were. I fear your order was one of the 20%. We've moved our shipping back in house but it's taking a little while to catch up on all the errors committed by this independent shipper.

Again, I apologize for the inconvenience and, I promise, you will hear back from me very shortly.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
October 9, 2009:

Leo,

You didn't follow up with me. Did you get a chance to check the status of my order? Was it shipped?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
October 15, 2009:

Leo,

You have not followed up with me once, even though you have stated that you would 3 times. It has almost been over 2 months and not only do I not have any products but I can't even find out the status of my order. Please cancel my order and refund the charge that was placed on my credit card a month ago.
Quote:
Originally Posted by DF Towel
October 15, 2009:

Sorry, I have no excuse to give you... only apologies. I asked the shipping dept. to look into your order and get back to you and to cc me the info. I don't see where this was ever done.

I'll cancel the order right away.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
October 16, 2009:

When can I expect to have the refund on my credit card?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
October 20, 2009:

I haven't received a refund yet. When will you be refunding my credit card?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
October 28, 2009:

Will you please follow up to one of my emails? I'm not sure what kind of business you run, but the customer service needs a lot of work. I have not received a refund for my order. Please refund my credit card so I can be done with this.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Me
November 17, 2009:

I take your lack of a response that you have no intention of refunding my money. I have not received any products yet I'm still out of money.
I did not receive any response from DF Towel after October 15 (the day I cancelled the order). My credit card has not been refunded either. I also called DF Towel at 866-DFTOWEL and left a message with my phone number, but haven’t received a call back.

This has been a horrible experience with this company, especially their customer service. I was very patient and gave them plenty of time to deliver, which they didn’t. To make things worse they didn’t even follow up to give me some kind of update, even though they kept telling me that they would follow up.

BEWARE OF DF TOWEL! ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion Z33Driver http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125314-beware-df-towel.html <![CDATA[It's been a while since we've had a "must have" thread, so...]]> http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125311-s-been-while-since-we-ve-had-must-have-thread-so.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:47 GMT Let's have another one!

What are your "core" or "I gotta have it" products?


Mine...

Car Soap: Chemical Guys Citrus Wash N Gloss.
Reason: Most other shampoos concentrate on being nothing more than a lubricant. CW&G actually has cleaners in it.

Microfibers: Eurow shag weave
Reason: I have yet to find a softer MF

Compound: M105
Reason: As most everyone knows, it's the most versatile compound around. Capable of serious correction while finishing down more like a medium weight polish.

Medium polish that you can finish with: M205
Reason: This polish finishes down *almost* as well as a finishing polish, while doing an unbelievable amount of correction, and it's *so* easy to use!

Finishing Polish: 3M UltraFina
Reason: It doesn't matter how soft the clear coat is, if you work at it, you can get UF to finish off amazingly well with zero holos. It is also the easiest to use (by rotary) polish there is. It just doesn't get better or easier than ultrafina.

Sealant based glaze: Danase Wet Glaze.
Reason: This stuff is amazing. It pops the gloss like CRAZY, does an amazing amount of concealing, and is almost idiot proof it's so easy to apply. One of my all time favorite products.

Oil based glaze: Red Moose Machine Glaze.
Reasion: This was a toughy, as there's a lot of good glazes out there. But when you need an all-around good glaze, it's hard to beat RMG. (Just don't sniff it... trust me on this... ;) )

Sealant: FK1 1000P
Reason: I have yet to see a sealant match 1000P's durability, looks, ease of cleaning.

Wax: Collinite IW (although it could really be considered a hybrid)
Reason: Same reason as 1000P, really.


Misc: ONR
Reason: It does soooo many things, and it does them all very well. Gimme two gallons of distilled water, a bucket, two ounces of ONR, two MF's, and I get a clean car, inside and out.

Well, anyway, those are my absolute Must Have products. Yup, there's a ton of other stuff I have/use/love, but when it comes right down to it, I GOTTA have the stuff listed above. ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion SuperBee364 http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125311-s-been-while-since-we-ve-had-must-have-thread-so.html steamer/brush thingy.... http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125305-steamer-brush-thingy.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:06:36 GMT So a few weeks ago, I saw a thread and can't find it. The detailer had to use some sort of steamer with a triangular shaped brusch attached to it to remove what looked like years and years of smoke/tar color from the tan leather of an SUV or something.

Anyone know what I'm talking about? ]]> Car Detailing Product Discussion tssdetailing http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/125305-steamer-brush-thingy.html