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Pinnacle waxes are some of best waxes made. They wipe on and wipe off, really there is no buffing at all. And no white residue on black trim.



I use Klasse on some of my cars and Zanio on the others and I use Pinnacle as the "topper" for my Klasse. I use Paste Glaz on my silver Lincoln and the results are amazing.
 
jsut thought id post a few ol pics...

heres one long ago. didnt know a thing about detailing. no wax or anything.
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later i got into meguiars and this is the only pic i have a newly polished paint. it was just one coat. didnt know alot back then yet.
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and heres the final result of my first detail job with Meguiars clay, paint cleaner, crystal polish, and just 1 coat of gold class wax.
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this is the same pic of it indoors. its the only one i had that shows just how smooth and awesome it was...
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Meguiars may not last long but i still am a dedicated fan of their products. i mean , look at carguy's porche, hes a meguiars man:
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Meguirs isnt really bad. Products dont make the detail. The thing is, especially w/ the Gold class wax, ist shine is really made up from oils that quickly wash away along with the protection. Whil the gold class will look better than the klasse alone (no blitz topping) and maybee zaino, both polymer products will outlast the glold class in both shine and protection. Im really exited for CMA's new Blackfire polymer line of product. Produces a deep, wet high quality wax (Soveran) look but last months and months under extreme conditions.:bounce
 
Wow. What a picture. Hey NG, are you looking for a bunch of Meguiar products? I bought a great deal of Pinnacle products and have some slightly and never used Meguairs waxes/polishes and need to make room for the Pinnacle stuff. I'll ship them out to you for the cost of shipping. If not, is anyone else interested?
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by ZoominLude [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Wow. What a picture. Hey NG, are you looking for a bunch of Meguiar products? I bought a great deal of Pinnacle products and have some slightly and never used Meguairs waxes/polishes and need to make room for the Pinnacle stuff. I'll ship them out to you for the cost of shipping. If not, is anyone else interested? [/b]</blockquote>
hehe, well i do have quite alot already. and this is an old pic too, i have more currently:

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however, do u have any of the Medalion series? i dont have those yet. also, i hear alot about the "body shop hand polish" as i tend hear in these forums but never really seen it before. do u have that too?
 
I used to be a big Meguiar's fan, using strictly all Meguiar's products, but I've learned quite a few other products from other manufacturer's that gave better results. I've been on this forum since the 'old days' and came across a lot of recommendations. 3M, One Grand, Klasse...all excellent brands. I've got a good mix of various brands in my closet.. Hang around this forum longer and you'll find that there are many excellent products out there that you haven't come across.



Attached is a pic from the annual Supra meet in Vegas. Attendance: over 300 Supras!
 
I have the Deep Crystal 3 step system (body scrub, polish, wax), Scratch X, and half a bottle of the Gold Class cleaner wax. Just all the stuff that was available at Wal-Mart at the time.
 
They are going to <em class='bbc'>wet sand[/i] the car? That seems pretty radical as an initial action.

The first step is usually to try a light polish, then move to a heavier one. A rubbing compound is heavier still. Sanding, depending on the grit, can be more abrasive than even a rubbing compound.

Any reason they don't intend to try a less radical solution first?
 
The dealer initially tried to polish them out with a rotary buffer but that didn't work so after some discussion it seemed wet sanding is the only option. I've tried the vingear wash, various "body scrub" cleaners, etc, but none have worked. Being a black car it is really noticeable. Since the car is about two months old the dealer is picking up the tab and it is now in their hands, so if they screw it up it comes back on them.
 
OK, but I would make sure that the suggestions in the earlier posts are followed: I would observe them checking the clear thickness AFTER they are totally finishes and make sure you have enough clear left. Ron K reports that the UV protectants in the clear are in the top portion of the clear. If too much is removed, everything may seem OK, now, but you will end up with paint failure later.



Also, instruct them not to put ANYTHING on the paint when they are finished. You want to be able to see any errors, unhandled sanding marks, etc. Some dealers will try to use things like Imperial Hand Glaze to cover up problems.



Good luck.
 
I would assume so. I have the 10year/100K mile ext. bumper to bumper warranty so I imgaine that covers the paint as well. I have a written and signed statement from the dealer saying they will remedey the problem. Also, before I take it in in the morning I plan on takin before photos and than photos immediately afterwards for my records. Has anyone else had a car wet sanded for this or any other problem?
 
I wet sand cars all the time one can make a car look very good or very bad when wet sanding. The Bumper to bumper warranty will not cover paint problems like that it's not a defect. Also why did you try the vinegar it's acid , it helps remove hard water contamination not acid rain pits.
 
The vinegar wash was some advice I got earlier in this thread:rolleyes: . I'm going to be optimistic that the detailer can make it look like new again, but I'm going to be a nervous wreck all day tomorrow until I pick it up.
 
I use vinegar (and many others here do too) all the time to remove water spots, whether it is from hard water or rain water. Both have minerals that are easily removed with vinegar. Just to clarify, originally you said you had lots of water spots.



On another note, I'll have to post some pictures of our beloved deaparted lude here soon.
 
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