Recent content by Mikeman

Has anybody ever done this? I'm dying to try it on a job I'm wrapping up; but I definitely don't want to destroy the 1Z Glanz durability. Can I gently apply a thin layer of Natty's Blue over my Glanz without compromising the Glanz in some way? Thanks!! Mikeman out.

Not being a filler man (until now), I need some suggestions. I'm only going to polish once per year from now on. I get some light marring due to frequent washing with less-than-the-best wash/dry techniques. What LSP will fill my spiderwebs nicely? Longevity and looks do not matter. I'm only...

Here's a couple shots of 1z Glanz on a Gold Honda Accord. The pics were taken outdoors on an overcast morning. Although I was sure I did a thorough job of wiping off the wax, the car had bad streaks the next morning. I could see every stroke I made with the wax applicator. Fortunately, it...

SSR 2.5 x 2 with a cutting pad or SSR 3 x 1 with the same cutting pad? I think SSR 3 can remove more paint in one polishing round than SSR 2.5 can remove in two rounds using the same speed, pressure, arm speed, and number of passes. Does anyone agree with this? I experienced it today, I...

with the following characteristics: 1) Moderately firm bristles, stiff is OK too. 2) Must be able to squeeze into a 3/4" opening (rim to rotor clearance) 3) Must be long enough to reach the inside of a wheel. 4) Must be rigid enough that pressure on the handle transfers to the...

Out of curiosity I decided to compare my AIO purchased in November '04 with the jug that just came in yesterday. Both were purchased from Autopia Car Care. Both jugs were shaken vigorously before the samples were poured. Both samples were poured at the same time so they were exposed to the...

Is there a visual difference in the blemishes left behind by these two enemies of paint? I've seen hard water etching of the clear. I did it on purpose to an older car. :chuckle: How would I recognize etching from acid rain? IOW, how do you know whether etching is from acid rain or a...

I own both of these products. They are both the same thing. So why is the Cleaner & Spot Remover half the price of the Aerospace Cleaner? I figure this is so because the Spot Remover is diluted 1:1. I base this on the instructions for machine extractors. The expensive Aerospace Cleaner...

I think introducing water or QD into the SG process cannot be a good thing. I also think "wipe on-wipe off" probably affects durability to some extent. Well, I FINALLY figured out a way to apply and remove SG easily WITHOUT introducing water or QD into the process, or going with WOWO. I'm not...

Here's a filthy one: Here it is again after cleaning. Tools used: One bucket water, two old MFs, parts brush, toothbrush, d-limonene APC, Armor All Mikeman Out.

Some variation of this might work for professional detailers too. I sent 100 letters in hand-addressed envelopes to physicians listed in the yellow pages of the phonebook. The letters were sent to their offices. All were personally signed. All contained a magnetic business card. The cost...

There are three things I need from a sealant. They are, in order of importance: 1) Durability 2) Shine (subjective) 3) Ease of application/removal In order for me to consider KSG obsolete, thereby moving on to something else, at least one of the following MINIMUM requirements must be...

Just a quick shot in the morning light as the wife heads out shopping. I polished with Poorboy's SSR1 on a green pad yesterday, then applied 1Z Glanz wax. The tires are dressed with 303.

I'll be detailing a Harley trike in a few days. The biggest problem I'm going to have is the dozen or so plastic woodgrain pieces all over the thing. Almost all of them are faded and cloudy. They appear to have a "clearcoat" on them. This is what is faded out. Can I safely polish these...

Yup. I polished half of this roof MANY times with 1zUP, Sonus DAS Orange pad, speed 5. The paint is smooth; but it does not look much better at all. Even greasy fingerprints from mechanics did not come out entirely. Is a rotary my only hope?