Recent content by jdonnell

I just received a wheel that was refurbished by Wheels America. I sent it one day and next day it was done and it looked brand new. Just wondering since it was powder coated do I have to wait a month or so for the paint to bake out before I seal it with BFWD? Since powder coat has a heated...

I know I saw a previous thread on this question but for life of me I can't find it. Question is is there any benefit putting a Fuzion coat over BlackICE? I just have this Fuzion 3oz for about a year and never used it because durability reviews compared to BlackICE. Also, I have soft paint and...

Is it ok to install seat covers over leather seats just cleaned with DP Leather Cleaner and Protectant? The seat covers are Coverking Spacer Mesh material which appears breathable with a thin foam like layer on the underside. Sporty car seat covers for the everyday commuter by Coverking I...

I'm a noob but getting more educated on washing and detailing, but I'm annoyed already at everyone asking 'why do you do that I just...' and 'just bring it to the car wash', etc., you know what I mean. When I try to go into detail and discuss the reasons I quickly lose them and they stare at me...

I love IronX but I hear it is too harsh for painted wheels, and it'll take wax off. My wheels are all white (see pic). Any recommendations on what wheel cleaners out there would work best?

I was going by memory and ordered LC Hydro pads, but was disappointed to see they weren't the type I wanted. I really wanted 'hydrid' pads which are my favorite. Next time I won't rely on memory. Question is that the hydro is 'designed for water based polishes'. Can these be used with BF Gloss...

I just used Menzerna SF4500 polish and Power-Lock sealant. Results are spectacular! I had a couple questions though: 1) How long should I wait to put a top coat of wax over the sealant? Power Lock bottle says wait 3 hours before applying a 2nd coat of Power Lock. I assume I need to wait 3 hours...

I really want to try Menzerna Power Lock based on results Autodermatology did on my car a 1-1/2 ago, but I was wondering what Menzerna Polish do I need?? At the time he said my clear coat was really really soft. I searched but got overwhelmed quickly with the info available. I thought maybe...

I always wanted to try an expensive wax to see if they are worth it but never took the plunge. By expensive I mean something like $150-200. I see Zymol, Blackfire and Wolfgang's has some in that price range. Anyone have any dealings with the expensive waxes? Preferences? Mostly, is there that...

Anyone have any recommendations for polish removal pads, i.e., the kind that are fluffy and wool type? Detailing is so labor intensive that after claying, polish and sealant application removal my arms are just slap worn out. I'm looking to ease the effort with buffing the polish and sealant...

Hey guys, I was using my PC and about 1/2 way through I noticed the backing plate appeared to stop rotating with only little pressure applied. My PC was set at 3.5 and I indexed the 5.5 inch backing plate, and indeed, it doesn't rotate with minimal pressure. Also, when viewing from the side the...

Been searching forever and I'm probably not suppose to post this type question here, but I was trying to find a real professional detailer in my area to remove swirls/paint correction. It's hard to sift through the hundreds who may be fly-by-nighters on google. Any recommendations for Melbourne...