Other Car Forums Detailing Guru's - Page 3

SilverLexus · 01-07-07, 08:28

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The only other site I regularly visit, Off Topic, I've moderated the detailing forum there for 5 years now.

They have content? I go there for the pics...

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One reason I have never tried Zaino was due to the fact I got so tired of hearing the overzealous people brag about it. To this day, I havent tried it but

I was the same way Patrick but I finally tried some from a friend and it looked so good I placed a big order. I think some mistake the enthusiasm for Zaino as zealotry. There are some fanatics for Apple as well but they also make an excellent product.

As for forums, I think we learned from one forum this week that being too close to sponsors and detailing stores can easily lead to some closed discussions. Sometimes literally.

SilverLexus · 01-07-07, 08:33

I think there is some psychology involved here. Some people like to follow leaders and each forum has some knowledgeable folks. For myself I like to experience as many products as possible and form my own conclusions. I used to like DACP based on comments from Mike Philips and others but with experience I saw it has some real weaknesses.

I like the saying one of the members has that goes "the experienced person is not at the mercy of another man's opinion."

TriumphGT6 · 01-09-07, 02:33

If I remember right, agentf1 and ZaneO are both members here and at CorvetteForum. The car detailing section there has a lot of odd debates, like Rejex vs. Zaino, and there is not enough focus on process compared to products.

jsatek · 01-09-07, 03:00

That's because your average guy believes it all in what you rub on the paint, not how you rub the paint!

They are product sensitive where we are process sensitive.

DieselMDX · 01-09-07, 03:37

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Originally Posted by Scottwax

There is a reason Autopia cleaned house a couple years ago...

The only other site I regularly visit, Off Topic, I've moderated the detailing forum there for 5 years now.

Is offtopic part of this forum?

Brandon1 · 01-09-07, 09:58

I actually wrote a detail write up for another forum (tundrasolutions.com)

This is my Detailing How-To write-up I have been promising. - Tundra Solutions Forums

I would have to be one of the detail guys at that place. It has its "Zaino is god" users, but for the most part, the toyota owners seem to like what I have written.

3Dog · 01-09-07, 10:34

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Originally Posted by SilverLexus

As for forums, I think we learned from one forum this week that being too close to sponsors and detailing stores can easily lead to some closed discussions. Sometimes literally.

I resemble that remark...........actually I believe a little "fuzzy" thing delected my post before it was up long.
Maybe T will see that his mods are running off business.

Scottwax · 01-09-07, 11:58

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Is offtopic part of this forum?

No, it is its own site. It began as the off topic forum of honda-acura.net and was spun off into its own site in 2000. Huge forum.

Few current stats at nearly 1 AM Central time:

Threads: 2,981,984, Posts: 69,855,895, Members: 160,839
Active Members in the last 30 days: 42,333

And there are 1481 members currently online!

Off topic Message Boards and Forums

Interview: Fazle Imtiaz, OffTopic.com founder and administrator

Lee-I go there for the afterhours forum.

Picus · 01-29-07, 06:25

I've written some "how to's" for a couple forums, mostly forums whose cars I own (g35driver.com, e90post.com). I am a detailing forum mod at clublexus, but it's not a super busy forum and the other mod (dan) is really a wealth of knowledge. I show up at other forums but mostly stick to the Canada section.

I rarely recommend products, like most of you guys I try to emphasize process.

kompressornsc · 02-03-07, 09:19

Here are copies of a couple of posts on other forums. The first post was "How do I remove swirl marks?"

Ugh.

Quote:If you wax alot [as stated] then you have a signifigant build up and should buy a wax remover. [mothers/maguires make pretty good "pre-wax cleaners"]
Of course no waxing in the sun or extreme humidity [ notice the little clumps of wax on your polish rag during high humidity?] and then go with one or two light coats of wax, by hand. Maybe its time to try a new brand, go with liquid instead of paste or whatever. After stripping the old stuff now the first coat of wax will be stubborn to apply and remove.
In the day when black cars had swirls you could spray a very fine mist of lukewarm water over the area, wipe with a clean rag in a back/forth straight line as opposed to circular motions. This works, heck even breathing heavily onto the affected area, creating a fog on the swirl, then wiping it will remove the swirl.
Way way back in the day we would put some kerosene in a misting bottle, spray a panel and wipe right away. This removed ALL wax and road crap. Then waxed with whatever quality wax you like. Use all obvious necessary precautions here, no confined spaces, only do a small section at time etc. This is a limo cleaning trick! I find Liquid Glass works real well here and a second coat of a nice liquid, Mothers/Maguires, Turtle wax ICE etc.
And lastly, yes I can go on too long, I find the new micro fiber polishing cloths really help to eliminate the swirl marks. Turn them often, use lots and they are machine washable!!
Have fun..........................
PS, of yah, the this assumes the swirl marks are on the surface, in the clearcoat, as opposed to burnt into the paint from a buffer. Thats a whole other area.

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With modern polishes the wheel is an antique that can only scratch and smear the paint.To De wax just use tide to wash it or anyother strong detergent.My wifes black Chevy looks good with simple polish and a polymer wax like liquid.I apply it with a soft damp cloth and wipe the excess with a blue folded paper shop towel.Won't scratch and is quite easy.

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These are the kind I have to reply to in some way. I hate making people look ignorant, but I also don't want this guy to be washing with tide, cleaning with Kerosene and removing his wax with blue shop towels.

Setec Astronomy · 02-03-07, 10:08

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These are the kind I have to reply to in some way. I hate making people look ignorant, but I also don't want this guy to be washing with tide, cleaning with Kerosene and removing his wax with blue shop towels.

Oh, come on! That guy is CLEARLY an expert, after all, he's been doing it since "back in the day"!

Scottwax · 02-03-07, 05:14

Wait. What?

No Tide and no kerosene? Nooooo!