Recent content by GrussGott

As a polishing noob, I decided this weekend to dig into the Menzerna since I had the time and the car didn't have any obligations. About 4 months ago I UPP'd it so here's what I did this time: 1.) Meg's NXT wash 2.) 4* Clay 3.) Wipe down (no 2nd wash needed IMO) 4.) Tape up - I taped...

As a polishing noob, I decided this weekend to dig into the Menzerna since I had the time and the car didn't have any obligations. About 4 months ago UPP'd it so here's what I did this time: 1.) Meg's NXT wash 2.) 4* Clay 3.) Wipe down (no 2nd wash needed IMO) 4.) Tape up - I taped...

Does anyone tape up their glass or trim for FPII, PO85RD, or glaze?

... a full, detailed, and timely (results soon!) review when using PO85RD with a PC. There have been some concerns written that PO85RD may not break down properly without the heat of a rotary although I've read a few replies about people having good results with a PC. What I'd like to do is...

I just got a LC Orange VC pad and it seems like it will be too much cut for new paint with light scratches. I'll be using it with a PC and Fourstar's SMR. Any thoughts or advice on how to use? Thanks!

I just got a LC Orange VC pad and it seems like it will be too much cut for new paint with light scratches. I'll be using it with a PC and Fourstar's SMR. Any thoughts or advice on how to use? Thanks!

As a noob in the Midwest I needed a wash solution so I've been using QEW, but I decided the best way to use it was to spray it on and wipe it off with a mitt. Then I got a 16oz bottle of Poorboy's Spray & Wipe and decided a competition was in order. The test vehicle had been QEW'd 2 days...

I did a comparison of the Walmart polishing towels you can buy in the 6-pack for $6 sold under the Microtex brand name, and the MF you can get from Excel Detail ( http://www.exceldetail.com ) from Patrick (since that's all I have to compare). At first they look the same, but if you inspect the...

I just did a QEW wash and decided to throw another coat of UPP on. Do you think it's ok or beneficial if i leave the UPP on over night? It could get down to 35^ in the garage, but it's about 50^ now.

After doing an NXT wash, AIO, and UPP, UGE I took my car into the rain and noticed that there was a little beading, but not much. Is that to be expected? That UPP won't bead like wax? :confused: In a month or 2 when I do a full routine again I'd like to add a carnuba topper like LS over the...

Sorry for the bad pix but I had to take them in my garage because it's snowing outside! I guess it's good I finished before the snow hit so that I can get some protection on before the salt-n-mud drive tomorrow. We'll see how good UPPx2 is for protection - it'll have it's work cut out tomorrow!

Thanks to everyone for advice. My first detail went great and I'd advise anyone who's scared of using a PC and/or products, don't be - it's easy and you'll get the hang of it fast. I did an NXT wash, small amount of clay, AIO, UPP, UGE. Here's my advice for other noobs: * Wash well! Take...

Patrick from Excel has me all set up so now I'm ready to do a full routine on a new car. Here's my noob guess at a routine: * Dawn or NXT wash * Clay bar * Dawn or NXT wash * 4* SMR if needed * AIO * 4* UPP x2 * 4* UGE But I have a few questions! 1.) Any advice for a new white car? Is this...

At some point I saw a vendor that offered a kit with wool mitts and microfiber towels. Does anyone know where that was? I'm in the market for a MF kit, but don't want the MF wash mitt. I saw the perfect thing, but I guess I didn't bookmark it. Help! I know it's out there. Thanks!

Anybody tried the Grüne Riese (green giant) from properautocare.com that's supposed to be good for German paints? Has anyone found a difference with the German paints? thx!