Preachers Sheets
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My royal velvet towels have little peices falling off after I cut it and shake it hard.
Will this stop?
Is it alright to use them tomorrow?
Will this stop?
Is it alright to use them tomorrow?
2001 Ferrari 360...Me and Machakaveli...again
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Langley Interior Car Kare
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no matter what quality terry you get...RV...Charisma...etc....some people serge them.....some dont cut them at all(thats me)...just fold them over...to be sure the decorative crap is out of the way(and the trim)...or...wash them like a bazillion times(watch for those edges to crinkle up and get hard).......check this out...r/t the serging....i wouldnt even know where...in the bronx anyway to get this done....but people do it....
adjulian
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Registered: Jul 2001
Location: INDY
Posts: 235
Charismas are great
just be sure when you use them to fold them so the edges or the decorative borders are not exposed, if anything might scratch your paint it may be those. Some people like to cut off those borders and the edges and serge them, not all that necessary. Or you could cut the towels into 2 or 4 and simply seal the edges with a zig zag stitch with 100% cotton thread (not just cotton coated) which would minimize fraying.
BTW i hate when that used to happen to me.......do a search...serge towels
adjulian
Senior Member
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: INDY
Posts: 235
Charismas are great
just be sure when you use them to fold them so the edges or the decorative borders are not exposed, if anything might scratch your paint it may be those. Some people like to cut off those borders and the edges and serge them, not all that necessary. Or you could cut the towels into 2 or 4 and simply seal the edges with a zig zag stitch with 100% cotton thread (not just cotton coated) which would minimize fraying.
BTW i hate when that used to happen to me.......do a search...serge towels
Preachers Sheets
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My mom is basically a pro seamtress. She used to make my clothes all the way up until I got my first job (around 13 or 14 years of age) and for the other kids. I'll have her sew em up for me; she'll enjoy it.
Langley Interior Car Kare
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so as a fellow Autopian...you could say...i was your brother in a way....so maybe..."mom'...could hook her other son up...i mean you were the favorite all these yrs and i got squat....for Xmas maybe.....as long as she has them done by next spring....
Preachers Sheets
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For the right price 
Nah, I'm just kidding. You don't have access to a sewing machine? I'd do it for you in exchange of something that has to do with detailing if you really need it done. It'd be a simple x stich down the edges to prevent more rolling of the fabric or whatever you want to call it.
Nah, I'm just kidding. You don't have access to a sewing machine? I'd do it for you in exchange of something that has to do with detailing if you really need it done. It'd be a simple x stich down the edges to prevent more rolling of the fabric or whatever you want to call it.
weekendwarrior
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This is a 2001 Rossa Corsa Ferrari 360. The owner wanted it detailed for sell...time to move up to a 430. I invited Machakaveli (Chris) to lend a hand, as he has never had the opportunity to work on an exotic, and he is a very good detailer.
This paint was an absolute pleasure to work on, and to correct. When we fist arrived this morning, it was raining. We didn't plan to take any pictures really, because we didn't think we'd be able to get any sun shots. After we finished the detail, we got about a 30 minute window of sun, so we took a few after shots...that's all we have...no befores.
Process:
Interior:
Vacuum
Used brush attachment on vacuum to vacuum the dash and vents
We then cleaned the leather with Zaino leather cleaner and softener
We used DuraGloss 501 with a rag to clean all interior metals
Duragloss foaming upholstery cleaner was used to spot clean the carpets and mats.
The glass was treated to Aquawax
Engine Bay:
An assortment of brushes and rags were used in conjunction with a mixture of ONR and Water to detail the engine compartment.
Plastics dressed with Hyper Dressing 2:1, then wiped down with a dry mocrofiber towel.
Exterior:
ONR wash
Clayed with ONR/Water as lube, and Meguiar's white clay
The exhaust was cleaned with 0000 Steel Wool and Duragloss 501
The exhaust soot on the painted areas around the pipes was removed with a foam applicator, and Duragloss 501. This same combo was used to clean the wheel arches
Wheels and calipers cleaned with ONR/Water, Swissvax brush, microfiber mitt, and microfiber towels.
Wheels were sealed with Aquawax
Tires dressed with Giovanna Tire Gel
Aquawax on exterior glass
We ended up using the Flex, white LC pads, and Meguiar's D151, utilizing the Kevin Brown method. In experimenting, Chris and I have found on recent details that when the D151 is used with Kevin's method, we get at least as much correction as we would with M205 (Yes, this is even after IPA wipedowns on the test spot). The car was only slightly swirled before the detail, so this combo really cleared up the paint. The owner likes Souveran as the LSP, so that's what we used.
Anyway, here are the afters:
This paint was an absolute pleasure to work on, and to correct. When we fist arrived this morning, it was raining. We didn't plan to take any pictures really, because we didn't think we'd be able to get any sun shots. After we finished the detail, we got about a 30 minute window of sun, so we took a few after shots...that's all we have...no befores.
Process:
Interior:
Vacuum
Used brush attachment on vacuum to vacuum the dash and vents
We then cleaned the leather with Zaino leather cleaner and softener
We used DuraGloss 501 with a rag to clean all interior metals
Duragloss foaming upholstery cleaner was used to spot clean the carpets and mats.
The glass was treated to Aquawax
Engine Bay:
An assortment of brushes and rags were used in conjunction with a mixture of ONR and Water to detail the engine compartment.
Plastics dressed with Hyper Dressing 2:1, then wiped down with a dry mocrofiber towel.
Exterior:
ONR wash
Clayed with ONR/Water as lube, and Meguiar's white clay
The exhaust was cleaned with 0000 Steel Wool and Duragloss 501
The exhaust soot on the painted areas around the pipes was removed with a foam applicator, and Duragloss 501. This same combo was used to clean the wheel arches
Wheels and calipers cleaned with ONR/Water, Swissvax brush, microfiber mitt, and microfiber towels.
Wheels were sealed with Aquawax
Tires dressed with Giovanna Tire Gel
Aquawax on exterior glass
We ended up using the Flex, white LC pads, and Meguiar's D151, utilizing the Kevin Brown method. In experimenting, Chris and I have found on recent details that when the D151 is used with Kevin's method, we get at least as much correction as we would with M205 (Yes, this is even after IPA wipedowns on the test spot). The car was only slightly swirled before the detail, so this combo really cleared up the paint. The owner likes Souveran as the LSP, so that's what we used.
Anyway, here are the afters:
bmw5541
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WOW, the car looks great David.
Awesome work!!:drool5:
Awesome work!!:drool5:
michakaveli
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Got another chance to work with David. Thanks Dave for the opportunity to work on this Ferrari with you. As David mentioned, this was a clean up that the owner wanted prior to getting it ready for sale.
Enjoy the Pics!!
Enjoy the Pics!!
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Great work David and Chris, great to see your work on TID. Hope you both get to do the new Ferrari when the owner gets it.:wizard:
imported_Sal329
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Awesome job guys. Chris you need to teach me how to take pictures. I hope one weekend we can all meet up. Dave was his battery tray bolted up this time lol.
michakaveli
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Thanks Angelo!
Thanks Sal! I'm sure in the future we'll find a mutual time to get together :iagree: