P21S Polishing Soap?

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miguelgf

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After buying myself a 2002 MB ML320, I've decided to pick up an extra set of rims and get some winter tires as well.



People have been trying to talk me out of it - since I'm in NYC, and the snow here during the winter isn't exactly a regular occurrence. The thing is - after spending so much money with the concentration being safety and security - wouldn't I want to go the extra $500-700 to add a set of winter tires and make the hazardous weather that much safer?



It looks like I've got a choice of winter tires, as follows:



Nokian Haakepellita Q

Dunlop Winter Sport M2

Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Dueler

Michelin 4x4 Alpin



Anyone have any experience with the above? They're all in the same price range (the stock tire size on the 2001 rims I bought is 255/65R16) - ranging from $104 to 124 per tire. The Bridgestones should be a bit more expensive, if you consider the fact that the winter tire compound that gives them their winter kick covers only 55% of the tire. After that - you're looking at a general purpose all weather tire.



-J
 
How strong can it be without solvents or ammonia? Trying to get the nasty stuck on junk off of the exhaust tips. Laquer thinner doesn't even do a decent job removing it. Had a suggestion to perhaps try this? Experiences?
 
I use the P21S Polishing on my tips all the time, and it works very well. I am not sure if it will remove some really baked on staining, but it is pretty strong.
 
I use #0000 Steel wool and Wenol polishing paste in the red box. This combo gets about any exhaust tip clean with a little rubbing. Just make sure to wear gloves, as it will turn things black, and you dont want to have to wash that off too..
DanF
 
makeitshine said:
I have the Wenol and ordered the P21, didn't know if ultra fine steel wool would scratch the finish.
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I assume your talking about the finish of your pipes and not your paint? Correct?

No, it should not cause any damage that a good metal polish will be able to correct.

P.S What is a Wenol and what is this P21 you speak of :redface:
 
Ive never had a problem with #00 steel wool scratching as long as they are NOT GOLD

I even go a grade courser sometimes but then you really need to be careful.

Aslo if u use the steel wool wet with soap its less abrasive and you wont end up up breathing the fine particles floating in the air
 
P21S gets my vote, I love it. I use it on exhaust and wheels. Works great, and the tips or wheels bead like crazy when I wash the stuff off.
 
detailchick said:
Ive never had a problem with #00 steel wool scratching as long as they are NOT GOLD

I even go a grade courser sometimes but then you really need to be careful.

Aslo if u use the steel wool wet with soap its less abrasive and you wont end up up breathing the fine particles floating in the air
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Alrighty I'll give it a shot, I usually use it wet, it does seem to be less abrasive.

Thanks for all the input, didn't want to create another problem by marring the finish. Hopefully the P21S will show this week and I can give it a try.
 
I would use the polishing soap first and then whatever you cant get off try the steel wool.

I always wear goves when using steel wool , sometimes the steel fibers can get lodged in the skin and its really hard to get out.

Ive never used that polishing soap product before and curious if you will like it as others have.It seems like a really nice product and I know the germans make some really great products
 
detailchick said:
Ive never had a problem with #00 steel wool scratching as long as they are NOT GOLD

I even go a grade courser sometimes but then you really need to be careful.

Aslo if u use the steel wool wet with soap its less abrasive and you wont end up up breathing the fine particles floating in the air
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Wear a respirator! Protect yourself!

Ive gotten light scratches from using #0000 steel wool...but it was fine enough that Wenol Blue finished it properly....
 
Yeah shame on me I should wear a respirator :iagree: but I hate them > If Im using steel wool dry I usually grab my shirt and pull it over my nose so I dont breathe it in.

It may be that we have different techniques when using steel wool. Im pretty gentle when using it .


Flash the sham wow was NOT what I wuz:cool: talking about when I said the germans made great products :tongue:
 
detailchick said:
Yeah shame on me I should wear a respirator :iagree: but I hate them > If Im using steel wool dry I usually grab my shirt and pull it over my nose so I dont breathe it in.

It may be that we have different techniques when using steel wool. Im pretty gentle when using it .


Flash the sham wow was NOT what I wuz:cool: talking about when I said the germans made great products :tongue:
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I like the dangerous look they offer....people are much less likely to stop and talk (ie...interupt my efficient pace :)) if it looks like the detailer is using something that could catch their nose hairs on fire... Haz-mat suits offer the same humanphobic qualities, but the concessions are greater. :)
 
Grease I know what you mean about the lookey loo's :rolleyes:everyones always so curious and people ask alot of questions slowing you down . Just remember they are always potential customers. I get alot of business that way just handing cards out while Im working.

But yeah good way to ward them off with a respirator LOL :scared: :D
 
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