Recent content by TiredNGrouchy

I told my hair stylist (stylist is her title, she just cuts my hair) I'd detail her BMW 528 at some point in the next month. My normal process would be wash, clay, Blackfire SRC applied via rotary, Zaino Z-2 Pro, ZCS, and then Z-8 (I've already examined the car). But I'd like to do something...

A few weeks ago I got a little streaking when cleaning some windows with Invisible Glass and some MF towels. Although the MF towels I was using were right out of the clothes dryer, I speculated that the streaking might be due to some residue left from me using them as buffing towels or to apply...

We've had some cold temps here (below 32F) and a jug of Meguiar's Gold Class wash that I left outside has separated into a thick gel at the bottom and thin (water-like consistency) liquid on top. Interestingly, the color is the same throughout so it's only by shaking the bottle or tipping it...

So I guess the new Zaino products are the hot topic now, but I noticed that Blackfire has come out with a carnauba+synthetic paste wax which is recommended for use over their Wet Diamond sealant. Anyone planning to try it?

Not sure if this has been discussed before (I searched and it didn't turn up anything). FAZED - Videos What do you guys think? My initial thoughts were: 1) Why isn't he using the two bucket technique or a foam gun? 2) For $10k, I'd expect the wheels to be removed to clean the insides and...

I have always found that if a finish needs claying, it needs polishing too, so I've never clayed without hitting the paint with some FPII afterwards. Do you ever clay an entire car without polishing it afterwards? This is one of the problems I have with Zaino's instructions. Claying without...

I have a bottle of Blackfire paint sealant (All Finish Paint Protection). I am normally an AIO/SG user. Can I layer the BF over SG, or will it remove the SG? Will the BF enhance the appearance of the car (deeper gloss)? Thanks TNG