Recent content by tommyd

I've been told from someone who's given me some good advice that simple green will etch or damage my wheels clearcoat... From searching, i've found that some say it's safe to use and others say it's not... so what's the consensus? I'm one of those types that will stick a finger into fire...

I'm not doing a full detail for another month (when the car goes into storage)... but want to get a coat of wax on for the interim. There's some residue in a few spots on the car that i'll probably need a bug and tar to remove... but i don't want to have to wash the car again at this time...

I found that in order for it to work effectively, you had to apply a LOT of pressure... especially around the contours... and even then, it didn't do a great job... The squeaking was UNNERVING!! Swirls? Yep... and i sprayed and wiped the blade after every pass. And these swirls aren't...

Namely, will the vinegar/water solution strip wax or sealant? thx

I notice that when i'm washing my car, the water doesn't seem to sheet cleanly. Instead, several spots seem to develop as the water is run off of the car. I have ProII polymer sealant on the car so i'm not expecting to see a lot of beading and am not worried about that. I'd describe the...

I've searched and haven't been able to find a definitive answer to this question: The backing plate? Will the PC velcro backing plate (pn 18001/18002) be ok or do i need to get a specialized one? (noob question: the polishing pads just 'velcro' onto the backing plate without any other...

I have no swirls. None. Nada. Zip. I didn't do a 'proper' full detail, but here's the steps i took: 1. wash 2. ispropyl alcohol wipe (had to get rid of the old sealant... and i heard the alcohol would do it) 3. wash 4. p21 swirl remover 5. polymer sealant II all by hand...

I've heard that some sealants promote sheeting vs. beading. Is this true?

I've applied the polymer sealant 2 from prowax and don't notice any tremendous beading action in some areas. I've heard that some sealants promote sheeting vs. beading.. its this true of the prowax sealant? (i think it might have had to do with my application process... i had some carnuaba...