Recent content by Claude

Hello Everyone, I think I finally finished with my Weekend Toy. First I just want to state I don't consider myself a professional detailer by trade but i am pretty anal about detail, By Trade I am an HVAC Tech for 30yrs now. Detailing is a hobby for me and I enjoy it and I am lucky I have a...

Trading BlackFire Midnight Sun Paste Slightly used (about 6 coats on a Jeep Compass) batch 24 Container for trade. Looking for any one of these items for it: Blackfire wet diamond Liquid Souveran Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Dodo Juice Light Fantastic Soft Wax P/M if interested...

This is a vehicle that had Pinnacle Souver?n on it, with spritzes of Z8 so i decided to try out the Blackfire Paste. I have applied Blackfire paste over my wife's Stone White Jeep Compass 6 times now, and every time I apply it, it looks better and deeper. This morning I stopped at my usual...

Hi All, I am looking for some help in purchasing a car cover since there is a 15% off coupon available right now. The vehicle sits outside 24Hrs a day all year around in NY. so we are looking at freezing temps, snow, rain, sun heat, bird poop and everything else you can imagine. It gets driven...

I haven't seen any thread here concerning the wax residue removal off of textured panels and the edges of clear bra's. I have that problem and i have tried almost everything and i just cant get the white residue off the edges of the clear bra. I also have that problem on my wife's Jeep Compass...

Hello Everyone, This Vehicle is actually owned by my brother which lives Upstate New York. He decided to drive down to me in Long Island, so I can work on the Car. Before I type any further, A BIG Thanks goes to Todd for providing me with his tele number and educating me on the proper way of...

What do you use? Hi Everyone, Im just wondering after putting a coat of wax or sealant on what do you use to remove the residue and buff? I use the "Cobra Indigo Edgeless Microfiber", sometimes its a pain, it bunches up and gotta stop and check the way the direction or the weave is and start...

Hello Everyone, Anyone know what Jewelling is and have they tried it, and what do i need to accomplish this? This is some of the items i own, that might be needed for the jewelling, if its not here, please recommend and i'll purchase it if i have to. I have the following polishers Flex...

Hello Everyone, Got a question hopefully someone can answer from experience. I have a black vehicle and at present time its been polished with in the following order and sealed..Megs205 (Orange Pad), Menz_final finish II (White Pad), Zaino ZPC (White Pad), Zaino AIO (By Hand). I used to use...

Hello, Im looking for a comparison chart on foam pads and their use. I presently own all the new Kompressor pads(purple, white, black, red and gold), i also own the CCS 6.5" in yellow, orange, white and black, and same with the 7.5". Its getting a little outta hand here, and thats only the...

Hello Everyone, Looks like most are using this Kevin Brown method, can someone post a link to this procedure? I would like to know how its done, and furthermore "what it is :(". Thanx In Advance Claude

Hello Everyone, I own a Black Silverado which I baby almost everyday except for the winter months. It has Rail and liftgate Caps, and I'm looking for some help in keeping these items clean and stopping them from fading if its possible. I usually use the painters blue tape before I apply any...

I have a little surface rust in my trunk of my 73 SS Malibu.I had seen a can of rust converter in an aeresol can at Autozone that says it converts rust into a paintable primer.Was thinkinng of using this product + a can trunk spatter paint.Has anyone used such products?Thanks for any input.JB

I have never used clay and was wanting to know some do's and dont's,before I try it.I have not even bought any yet.Thanks for your input.JB PS has anyone ever tried play dough? LOL

Opinions please.My father in law has a red 1974 Firebird.The problem is that it has been sitting outside for the past ten years untouched.He could not even tell me the last time he washed it.Well he has finally put insurance on it and is wanting to fix it up.I offered my services as I thought...