Recent content by Hawkeye_TDI

Hi folks, I'm :redface1: to say that I didn't read the directions on the SC bottle. After cleaning the engine bay I see that my aluminum components are tarnished. Does anyone have any ideas how to repair that? Thanks in advance

I am graduating to a makita rotory. If I can I would like to offer my PC for sale. Can the moderators weigh in on this? thanks; Bruce

I just bought a 95 M5. It is cosmos black with vanilla interior. It's got some old caked up dirt and grime. What is the best product to use on this? Thanks Bruce

Hi guys and gals, I did a total detail about two weeks ago. I used PI III RC and then PI III MG. It took quite a while to get the finish right. I spent two days on it. Then because I saw some streaking that I didn't like I applied GEPC. There were still some streaking untill I topped with...

I have the PC supplied backing plate part 18001 "standard" hook and loop. It does not hold on pads for doody! Is there another plate that works better? I see one on TOL, is that any good? I have brand new pads that won't stick to it. Thanks, Bruce

Well I did a total overhaul this weekend on my 00 Carbon black ///M5. I wanted to do as much swirl removal without filling as possible, in preparation for Zaino so this is what I did, step by step. 1. Dawn wash. 2. Pinnacle poly caly. (didn't really like this clay, it began dry and crumble...

Hi and thank you for entertaining my frantic call for help. I am attemting to us PI III machine glaze for the first time. I am using in an attempt to remove swirls without the use of fillers, as found in SMR. My prep is for using Z2 on a Carbon Black M5. So here is my question and planned...

Has anyone ever heard of this company Envirotrend? They have some really good cleaning MF's. They also have a suede style polishing cloth for detailing, very soft and very good. I have a few for all purpose cleaning, a few for glass, and a couple for deatailng my beasts They are really...

I can't seem to find any place that sells it. I would only need a quart. Can anyone help me out? Thanks:bow :bow :bow Bruce

Has anyone here experienced micro marring form MF's? Maybe it's my technique but it seems to me that my MF tech towels are causing swirls on my Zainoed, carbon black car. Am I alone here, or is there anyone in the same camp? I'm going back to feildcrest cotton and see if there is a...

Is there actually a product which will remove swirls without using a filler? It seems to me that this product, if it exists would be the most preferable for sealants like Zaino and Bf. Any glaze or filler will eventually evaporate revealing the swirl it was filling. Zaino will amplify this...

Hello all, I have a delimea and I need advice. I took my M5 to the dealer for some work. When I brought it in I specifically asked the NOT to wash it. Well, they did, and they really messed it up. Swirls everywhere. To make matters worse when I confronted them, they said that washing a...

Are the Charisma towels incliding the thread and binding 100% USA cotton? I cut off all the edges on my current towels and they frey like crazy. Do you guys use them? Are they really the best cotton available? No matter what towels I use I cause micro marring, so I am looking for the softes...

Because if it is then I am completely baffled. I use the two bucket method while washing, with a chenell mit, with NO pressure. I use 100% cotton towels and MFtech MF's, I apply wax with a foam pad and Zaino with 100% cotton. I remove with the above towels. All the time using little or no...

I recently applied a coat of GEPC with a polishing pad and PC to the hood and trunk of my car. I had three well cured coats of Zaino on prior to this. I like many others wanted to increase the depth so I tried the GEPC with a souveran topper. The warmth and depth increased temendously. What...