This one sound a little corny, but it`s very true..Take your time & do it right the first time. Why is there never enough time to do it right the first time, but ALWAYS enough time to do it right the second time? Do it right or don`t do it at all.
This one sound a little corny, but it`s very true..Take your time & do it right the first time. Why is there never enough time to do it right the first time, but ALWAYS enough time to do it right the second time? Do it right or don`t do it at all.
Originally posted by newpassat
Do it right or don`t do it at all.
Hmm, that sounds like the ex-profile of one of our ex-members. I completely agree!
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Spray your QD in the air above the panel you are working on, It settles on the finish in a finer mist. Can`t always have the good Meguiar`s sprayer at hand.
Charles
I `m surprised no one else does this. I have a dedicated leaf blower to blow dry the car. It blows off most of the water, but best of all, I can blast off all the water that can`t be seen, like in the crevices of the window sills, the grill, body seams, mirror cavities, around the hood and trunk. You know, the water that shows up as soon as you move the dang car and leaves spots all over when it dries.
Of course, you got to be careful with an electric one. I usually move the car to a dry spot before doing this. Of course, your neighbors don`t get to excited about this at 6:00 in the morning... so be reasonable. P.S. wear a ear muff, so you don`t go deaf.
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Originally posted by Jon S
I `m surprised no one else does this. I have a dedicated leaf blower to blow dry the car. It blows off most of the water, but best of all, I can blast off all the water that can`t be seen, like in the crevices of the window sills, the grill, body seams, mirror cavities, around the hood and trunk. You know, the water that shows up as soon as you move the dang car and leaves spots all over when it dries.
Of course, you got to be careful with an electric one. I usually move the car to a dry spot before doing this. Of course, your neighbors don`t get to excited about this at 6:00 in the morning... so be reasonable. P.S. wear a ear muff, so you don`t go deaf.
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Guess My Name thought us long time ago.
It`s a good one though,
some use a hair-dryer(I sometimes do)
some use those cans with compressed air(build for computers)
:wavey
Originally posted by Bumpers Plus
Use a tack rag to wipe down interior, really picks up the dust.:up
After drying of the body is finished, rinse the chamois and wipe the dashboard,centre console and gauge area, thus removes dust and no need for protectants.
Plastic mirror backings - valvoline tyre shine, fast wax, wd40,meguiars tyre gel,omikron klearview blue or my own mixture
Boiled beeswax,citranella oil,liquid furniture polish,white spirits
Really shines up plastic mirror backings and can also be used on outside of windows to make glass feel as smooth and look as shiny as buffed paintwork
Apply my special mix to windows, wipe and then clean windows with regular cleaner. Smooth as a baby`s bum.
Exterior door seals - lubricate faded seals with a dab of meguiars tyre gel on a clean cloth and wipe entire seal, do not use too much as it will go all over the paintwork during driving.
Use just enough to cover the seal, do not buff dry or will not be enough product to lubricate the seals
Windows stick a bit when hand or electronic winding up/down.
Valvoline tyre shine on the window seal will fix that
Just spray directly on seal from top to bottom.
Bird and insect poo - 1 non alcoholic baby wipe, wipe affected area gently.
Then wipe clean with 3M Gloss enhancer. Guaranteed no left over stains.
Windscreen wiper free rainy day driving
3M Perfect It Gloss enhancer - use instead of window cleaner
Windscreen will bead (tiny little beads) and vision will be as good or better than if you used Rain X
Originally posted by Redcar GUY
One of the best things I have learned is............
Not to tell everyone my little tricks..............:nono
Bwahahahhahahaa
Why are you here ???
You just want to get other detailers ideas
and not contribute yours?
This is about giving and receiveing.
Somthing like Christmas....remember?
W
Dude, lighten up a little; he was joking. Geeze, RCG is one of the more prolific and helpful posters around here . . . and the original post was made over seven months ago!Originally posted by baltic
Why are you here ???
You just want to get other detailers ideas
and not contribute yours?
This is about giving and receiveing.
Somthing like Christmas....remember?
W
Tort
Ouch.............I didn`t know he was kidding. Sorry for that error.
Next time I`ll also note the date.
All you folks are so giving of information and have been a great help to me.
I thought that we had a bad apple.
Originally posted by TortoiseAWD
Dude, lighten up a little; he was joking. Geeze, RCG is one of the more prolific and helpful posters around here . . . and the original post was made over seven months ago!
Tort
THX for the back up, ya I was just kiddin..... I try to spread the word as much as I can.:nixweiss
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Yeah, and look at how many posts RedCarGuy has. Mad posts.
I don`t have a leaf blower, so I use 100% terry cloth towels to dry the car. I lay them out completely flat across a panel, then I lightly pat them lightly against the car`s surface to absorb the water. Then I flip them over and repeat. It takes about 3 full sized bath towels to ge the car dry....but no swirls. For side panels (like doors), I try to hold them in place with my foream at the top of the panel then run my hands gently down the length of the door. It keeps me from having to swipe the towel across the paint surface.
Yeah.....I know. I need therapy....:p
I also dry my vehicles with a leaf blower. I use a back pack. It avoids swirls and is very quick.
I also use a 2400 psi pressure washer before washiing then to remove the soap.
A. B. Hair
For my windows, I like;
http://www.detroitsponge.com/pages/i....asp?ItemID=10
You can get them at your local window washing supply. They sell them new or used usually for really cheap.
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