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shadybreal

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I know this type of thread has been done before, but it's always useful to hear some new things to help us detailers out. Anything to speed up the process will help. A few of mine are as follows:

Before wiping door jams I mist them w/ Megs Final Touch (helps clean and leaves them slick and shiney)

When removing Rain-X I mist the glass w/ distilled water to help make the glass easier to clean resulting in a crystal clear windshield.

Using a microfiber mitt to apply my dressings. I just started doing this last week, and it really helps control the application and speeds it up too. I really benefit from be able to use you thumb on edges of trim so you don't get it on the paint.

Any others?

Hopefully this thread will grow more and more each day to help each of us out.

Thanks!
 
When polishing aluminum non-clear coated, use baking soda on a rag to remove the black residue on the metal.

Will take it all off in seconds and leave the metal steak free..big time

On plastic grills of some cars I like to use Stoners Trim shine, I find that if I apply it early in the detail it dries hard and shinny by the end of the detail, to me makes the grill look new again
 
Beemerboy said:
When polishing aluminum non-clear coated, use baking soda on a rag to remove the black residue on the metal.

Will take it all off in seconds and leave the metal steak free..big time

On plastic grills of some cars I like to use Stoners Trim shine, I find that if I apply it early in the detail it dries hard and shinny by the end of the detail, to me makes the grill look new again
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what about polished exhaust tips? I think it's polished stainlesson my car. Will the baking soda work as well?
 
Amnesty said:
what about polished exhaust tips? I think it's polished stainlesson my car. Will the baking soda work as well?
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Baking soda is an absorbent and it should take off anything that has some moisture content to it, best I can say it give it a try...and don't blame me when your exhaust tips heat up and you smell like cookies baking...LOL
 
This a lil secret of mine i use at work. For interior i use scotch bright pads (white)light duty with P&S Express interior cleaner. You can use the pads on plastic, vinyl, or leather. It wont scratch anything(no worries) and works awesome for really dirty door panels or leather seats. Deff cuts down on scrub time and looks like new when im done.
 
MoparAddict said:
This a lil secret of mine i use at work. For interior i use scotch bright pads (white)light duty with P&S Express interior cleaner. You can use the pads on plastic, vinyl, or leather. It wont scratch anything(no worries) and works awesome for really dirty door panels or leather seats. Deff cuts down on scrub time and looks like new when im done.
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That's interesting will see about those at the store
 
Beemerboy said:
That's interesting will see about those at the store
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If you try it out let me know what you think. Im positive you wont be disappointed. Everyone i have shown that to loves it and thats all they use now.
 
When you're doing a basic wash, spray your tires with a waterbased dressing before the final rinsedown. By the time you're done drying the car the tires are dry and shiny. That right there will save ya 5 minutes.

When drying the car, carry whatever type of rag you use to clean windows with. After you dry the majority of the water off the window, wipe it down with the dry towel to remove the smears. That'll save a few minutes too.
 
A lot of these look like they'd save a good amount of time. I'll definately be trying some of them out!
 
shadybreal said:
Before wiping door jams I mist them w/ Megs Final Touch (helps clean and leaves them slick and shiney)
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I see some really nasty jams in my shop due to gravel roads and off road. Combine that with the WD 40 people keep spraying over the top of all the grime because their doors are hard to open, and it is a real mess!!!:surrender I have had success getting back down to the hinges and being able to see the paint color again by spraying some diluted APC in the problem areas, let dwell, run a brush over it and then rinse off with a shot of hot water from the extractor when I am getting ready to move to the next section of interior.

Be sure to re-lubricate the hinges and latches when finished.

Dave
 
MoparAddict said:
This a lil secret of mine i use at work. For interior i use scotch bright pads (white)light duty with P&S Express interior cleaner. You can use the pads on plastic, vinyl, or leather. It wont scratch anything(no worries) and works awesome for really dirty door panels or leather seats. Deff cuts down on scrub time and looks like new when im done.
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I use them and love them. Tough enough to get stubborn scuffs, but gentle enough to not harm anything.
Thank you for posting, reminded me to go buy some more!
 
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