2005 Passat: MF D300 Paint correction and interior detail

[Dave N]

I mixed coke with the BF paint protectant, and it brought the pH down into the neutral range. I applied it to my hood as an experiment. The slickness now remains even after repeated washings! The only problem is that in stead of beading, I get fizzy bubbles when it rains...

 

[Figz]

Actually COX inhibition is why you get ulcers with aspirin (thus the COXII inhibitors). The acidity of aspirin will just serve to aggravate the situation and is purely secondary to the COX inhibition. The mechanism of action and side effects of this compound is through COX inhibition. That being said eating anything highly acidic after aspirin would also aggravate the situation. Last I looked choir was more than one person by the way Yeah, I'm working on my doctorate in neuropharmacology and just finished studying the mechanisms of action of NSAIDS. Sorry to rehash this off-topic discussion.

 

[andrew43]

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Figz [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Actually COX inhibition is why you get ulcers with aspirin (thus the COXII inhibitors). The acidity of aspirin will just serve to aggravate the situation and is purely secondary to the COX inhibition. [/b]</blockquote>

You just agreed with what I said. I simply said that COX inhibition is NOT the only way that aspirin may contribute to an ulcer. Trust me, there have been numerous cases of patients taking highly acidic drugs that dont drink enough water or lie down immediately after ingesting it. It isnt uncommon for them to develop an esophageal ulcer.

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Yeah, I'm working on my doctorate in neuropharmacology and just finished studying the mechanisms of action of NSAIDS. Sorry to rehash this off-topic discussion.</blockquote>
Best of luck to you. I unfortunately get to study the effects of NSAIDs nonstop since I work closely with Pharmacia on Celebrex and TAP on Prevacid. I just can't shutup!

 

[Figz]

So am I to understand that you work in industry? If so, how do you like it. I am currently having that internal battle between academia and industry and am always looking for people's impression between the two.



It is funny that you mention that you work so closely with NSAIDS. Maybe you can answer a question for me. In class we had to debate whether or not COXIIi's are better than plain old aspirin for treating something like arthritis. It seems that COXIIi's are definitely better due to their seemingly small side effects. However, it was mentioned that COXIIi's have only been around for such a short time we don't know precisely any of the long term effects of these drugs. The PDR mentions very little with regard to side effects or even contraindications. In you experience, is their any evidence that the COXIIi's have any serious detrimental side effects that differ from aspirin, or any effects that manifest after long term administration?



I never thought I would be talking about science on a detailing forum! I guess you can learn all kinds of things here:xyxthumbs





Tom

94 VW Corrado SLC

86 Jetta coupe

 

[JonB]

I can tell you that Cox II's aren't necessarily all that they are cracked up to be. I had stomach surgery about 6 years ago to correct hiatal hernia with severe esophageal reflux. I also had been taking Motrin 800 mg four times a day for arthritis. Motrin is a great anti-inflammatory drug however it tends to irritate the stomach lining. I tried both Celebrex and Vioxx, but could only tolerate them for a few days before getting the same (or worse) symptoms of gastric and/or esophageal irritation.



I vaguely remember reading a recent report on long term use of Cox II's as causing some problems. Can't remember exactly what it was. I will try to find the article.....



I still pop a Motrin 800 now and then (especially after laying on 3 coats of Zaino or BFX in a day). I find that Motrin is much better for acute pain than Celebrex or Vioxx. It's onset is much quicker also. Believe it or not, Motrin 800 is as good (or better) for pain as Codeine. It has also been shown that people who have taken NSAID's over long periods of time have lower incidence of GI cancer due to its anti-inflammatory effect. They also serve as blood thinners and thus can benefit the cardio-vascular system.



H

 

[andrew43]

Figz: I was going to PM you but the message is too long for a PM! Check your email!

 

[andrew43]

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by bigboyhf [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>I can tell you that Cox II's aren't necessarily all that they are cracked up to be.

Believe it or not, Motrin 800 is as good (or better) for pain as Codeine.

It has also been shown that people who have taken NSAID's over long periods of time have lower incidence of GI cancer due to its anti-inflammatory effect. They also serve as blood thinners and thus can benefit the cardio-vascular system.

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I agree with you bigboyhf, cox-2 inhibitors ARE NOT all they are cracked up to be. They are unfortunately quite overused right now...

FYI, there has been no conclusive data that 800 mg of ibuprofen are beneficial over 600 mg of ibuprofen, although the side effects increase signficantly between the doses!

And finally, all NSAIDs have a "blood thinning" effect due to inactivation of platelets. However, only aspirin permanently inactivates them (about 7 days until new ones are created). All the others have questionable effect on cardiovascular health as their effects are VERY transient.

 

[Lemonxxs]

So here we are talking about drugs when we started with Ph of stuff....You guys crack me up! LOLOLOL

 

[Figz]

Most of the things that I have read regarding COXIIi's generally point to the fact that they are really most effective in treating joint inflammation and not many of the other things. They are not known to be any better at treating pain than ibuprofin or aspirin. So if you have pain from surgery, it seems that these may not be the best. I have also heard that some people do not respond to these medications as well as regular aspirin or ibuprofin.



Tom

94 VW Corrado

86 Jetta coupe

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

2005 Passat: MF D300 Paint correction and interior detail


This car belongs to a long time client of mine. It's his daily driver, it's never been hand washed by him, and it only see's touch-less or tunnel washes. It was last detailed by me in Dec '08....needless to say it was overdue for a clean up.


Paint correction Process:
-D300 MF compound via PCXP 5" MF pads
-M205 via rotary and LC cyan foam pad
-Wet sanding was done with 3" disks 1000/2000/4000

Paint Protection:
-Blackfire Wet-Diamond

Interior Process:
-Carpets/mats cleaned with Folex and the LGM. Some areas pre-treated with 303 fabric cleaner
-Vinyl and dash cleaned with OPC and/or Einszitt Cockpit Premium
-Leather cleaned with OCP and Leather Masters


Before pics:

The result of a drunk, angry girl in a bar parking lot!

What I had to work with....

Backing plate/interface pad ( interface was not really needed with the Abralon disks)

3" disk

Sanded down and feathered out

Paint condition....swirls and lots of deep RIDS

Some 50/50 shots after the D300 only

D300 finished down well...only a light haze remained

Headlights looked bad so they were lightly sanded, polished, and coated with Opti-Coat ...a freebie for my good client

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

Finished pics!

Crazy girl scratches all came out except for one....

around 11 microns removed total...didn't want to push it any further than that.

Sun was going down fast....sorry

Thanks for looking,
Rasky

 

[Tucson buffer]

Chad...another quality job Now that has to be the worst inside of a car I've ever seen!!!

 

[yalerd]

That interior was trashed!! Fantastic job Chad

 

[bmw5541]

Whoa!!!
Chad, you da man!!!!!
That VW was trashed and you did a killer job of restoring it.

How does a client of yours, have an interior that bad?:-?....jk

 

[imported_Stokdgs]

Chad,

Another beautiful restoration of awesome German products !

And its only been 3 years since you did it last - wow, only had 3 years of "life" in it to "rearrange", (as I tell my Clients.

The newest Meguiars products and pads for Random Orbitals look like they are going to be "keepers", right ??

I really liked how Rotary Power, Cyan Pad technology and Meguiars 205 really cleared up that black paint to mirror-like quality.

Thanks for sharing some more of your awesome work.

Dan F

 

[imported_kakeuter]

Excellent work my friend, that beast made a 180 thanks to you.

-Kody-

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

Thanks again guys!


Barry, he has me to clean it, that's why!


Dan, yes, the MF system is here to stay and will be finding a new home with many detainees both novice and pro! :wink:



I did a quick video of me finishing down a section with M205....since I'm wearing the killer TID/PAC shirt that Jack/Todd gave me at SEMA I guess it only makes sense to share it here.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogbVFTwzlqM

 

[imported_detailchick]

Gorgeous work.......Rasky!!!Ive been waiting for this one!:thumbup:
About how long did just the exterior take? Or.... how long did just the MF polishing take? Thanks!

 

[Tru_Shine]

I hate VW carpets! great job chad. i need to get some of those megs sanding disc.

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

Gorgeous work.......Rasky!!!Ive been waiting for this one!:thumbup:
About how long did just the exterior take? Or.... how long did just the MF polishing take? Thanks!

Thanks DC! I'd guess I probably had 6-7 total hours in the polishing and 4-5 of the was D300. There were a lot of RIDS that I spent more time on since he's a good friend, and that added a lot of time as the paint was pretty hard.

I hate VW carpets! great job chad. i need to get some of those megs sanding disc.

Thanks Eric.