Migue
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Very nice Mary, that color looks good.
What did you do detailing wise today?
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512detail
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Mary don`t forget the LSP on the camera! haha
kevincwelch
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Bathed my car.
Before the wash: SON1C Waxamole.
https://youtu.be/jW35Z2bRGXg
Washed with Gyeon Bathe+. Put a second coat of Gyeon Wet Coat on the wheels and calipers.
After the drive, wiped down with Kenotek and some Eagle Edgeless towels.
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Before the wash: SON1C Waxamole.
https://youtu.be/jW35Z2bRGXg
Washed with Gyeon Bathe+. Put a second coat of Gyeon Wet Coat on the wheels and calipers.
After the drive, wiped down with Kenotek and some Eagle Edgeless towels.
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ellens2
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CG6Lemon
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How to wetsand and polish a scratch out?
I found a scratch on my quarter panel that was a couple inches wide while I was polishing. Before we start to try and remove the scratch, we have to determine if the scratch can be safely removed. The technique I trust and use often is with my finger nail. If your nail catches the scratch then high chance the scratch can`t be removed completely in a safe manner. Another technique is to use your eyes and visually inspect it. If you can see primer, metal, plastic, paint missing, then safe to say it`s too deep to correct. Also, I would highly recommend using a paint thickness gauge to be on the safe side, unless you are the original owner of the car and know the paint`s history.
This is the scratch I will be working on
DetailedByPrecision3195 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Taking paint measurements to be on the safe side
DetailedByPrecision3197 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Used 2000 grit on a block and refined with 3000 grit
DetailedByPrecision3198 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3199 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Polished it out using a rotary with a 3 inch pad
DetailedByPrecision3210 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Results turned out good
DetailedByPrecision3201 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Removed 5 microns of paint after the process
DetailedByPrecision3212 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
End result prior refining with polish
DetailedByPrecision3213 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Thanks for viewing my work.
I found a scratch on my quarter panel that was a couple inches wide while I was polishing. Before we start to try and remove the scratch, we have to determine if the scratch can be safely removed. The technique I trust and use often is with my finger nail. If your nail catches the scratch then high chance the scratch can`t be removed completely in a safe manner. Another technique is to use your eyes and visually inspect it. If you can see primer, metal, plastic, paint missing, then safe to say it`s too deep to correct. Also, I would highly recommend using a paint thickness gauge to be on the safe side, unless you are the original owner of the car and know the paint`s history.
This is the scratch I will be working on
DetailedByPrecision3195 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrTaking paint measurements to be on the safe side
DetailedByPrecision3197 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrUsed 2000 grit on a block and refined with 3000 grit
DetailedByPrecision3198 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3199 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrPolished it out using a rotary with a 3 inch pad
DetailedByPrecision3210 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrResults turned out good
DetailedByPrecision3201 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrRemoved 5 microns of paint after the process
DetailedByPrecision3212 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrEnd result prior refining with polish
DetailedByPrecision3213 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrThanks for viewing my work.
TheMeanGreen
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How to wetsand and polish a scratch out?
I found a scratch on my quarter panel that was a couple inches wide while I was polishing. Before we start to try and remove the scratch, we have to determine if the scratch can be safely removed. The technique I trust and use often is with my finger nail. If your nail catches the scratch then high chance the scratch can`t be removed completely in a safe manner. Another technique is to use your eyes and visually inspect it. If you can see primer, metal, plastic, paint missing, then safe to say it`s too deep to correct. Also, I would highly recommend using a paint thickness gauge to be on the safe side, unless you are the original owner of the car and know the paint`s history.
This is the scratch I will be working on
Taking paint measurements to be on the safe side
Used 2000 grit on a block and refined with 3000 grit
Polished it out using a rotary with a 3 inch pad
Results turned out good
Removed 5 microns of paint after the process
End result prior refining with polish
Thanks for viewing my work.
You are mighty brave, working on that Honda.
Mary B
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Now I NEED TO buy a Nano so I can polish it. "picture"
txb4z
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512detail
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Rinse then uber rw in the garage since it was a nice dry 79 degrees in there.
hydro foam + nattys white applied about 2 months ago or so. I`d have to find the thread. Could have been 1 month for all i know.
Still doing good aftervthe rinse only (hasn`t been washed in at least 3 weeks)
Used my blaster to dry for the heck of it and QD+ wipedown for the remaining water drops.
Bold n bright on tires/running boards
Pb glass + ww glass towel
Pardon the dirty black car
Didn`t break a sweat until i pulled the truck out of the garage and did final inspection in the sunlight.
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Still doing good aftervthe rinse only (hasn`t been washed in at least 3 weeks)
Used my blaster to dry for the heck of it and QD+ wipedown for the remaining water drops.
Bold n bright on tires/running boards
Pb glass + ww glass towel
Pardon the dirty black car
Didn`t break a sweat until i pulled the truck out of the garage and did final inspection in the sunlight.
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kevincwelch
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Washed the Highlander with Rupes m101. Dried with the Master Blaster.
Did a quick polish of the hood with CarPro Essence. Topped it with SON1C Waxamole. Didn`t need to polish other parts, but put a fine layer of Waxamole on the rest of the car.
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Did a quick polish of the hood with CarPro Essence. Topped it with SON1C Waxamole. Didn`t need to polish other parts, but put a fine layer of Waxamole on the rest of the car.
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DaGonz
Autopia fire/rescue.
So far... nothing.
Hanging out with my 4 year old grandson!
Hanging out with my 4 year old grandson!
512detail
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Checked th3 garage. Temp says 87 but man does it feel better than that. Trying to find excuses to further detail my car, lol
Fan has been on speed 1 of 3 all day
Not bad
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Fan has been on speed 1 of 3 all day
Not bad
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Ronkh
Wax Waster
Nuttin but posting on a detain board
Mr. Slick
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Same here but nothing this whole week.
TheMeanGreen
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So, in my process of somewhat restoring (detailing wise) my new-ish to me Lexus, I began, today, thinking about how I would bring the front grills shine back, 144K as a DD takes a toll. Emma`s grill is in need of reconditioning, as it is painted and chrome plated plastic. I went outside to see what I could do and use, besides the old finger in a Microfiber trick.
My solution:
It`s almost perfect. Sliding the Wheel Woolie through a close ended wrench will keep it from wiggling around under pressure. It will work pretty well, I`m sorry I don`t have any more photos as it was starting to rain. More good news is that PB Professional Polish will do the trick, so too will smaller pipe cleaners.
Update** PB`s World Pro Polish; it`s my new best friend for trim restoration: every type.
My solution:
It`s almost perfect. Sliding the Wheel Woolie through a close ended wrench will keep it from wiggling around under pressure. It will work pretty well, I`m sorry I don`t have any more photos as it was starting to rain. More good news is that PB Professional Polish will do the trick, so too will smaller pipe cleaners.
Update** PB`s World Pro Polish; it`s my new best friend for trim restoration: every type.
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After removing my bagger and installing new blades.... I powerwashed the underside of the deck and couldn`t stop.
I lubed everything and decided it needed a detail.
Meguiars Degreaser 4:1 on underside, engine, and top of deck.
All the plastic first with PERL.
Then PB QD+ on everything, including plastic and seat vinyl.
Edit: almost forgot PB Bolt n Brite on Tires
Even went back and spent 10 mintes on the oil cap with Degreaser.
Not bad for a 2005 I`ve had since new.
I lubed everything and decided it needed a detail.
Meguiars Degreaser 4:1 on underside, engine, and top of deck.
All the plastic first with PERL.
Then PB QD+ on everything, including plastic and seat vinyl.
Edit: almost forgot PB Bolt n Brite on Tires
Even went back and spent 10 mintes on the oil cap with Degreaser.
Not bad for a 2005 I`ve had since new.
512detail
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My SRT got a coin op rinse and uber qd spritz /wipedown with griots pfm (large one)
Couldn`t stand the water spots from the rain yesterday.
Yesterday evening i got the Hellcat washed, bdx ,clayed the hood roof and trunk and did the wheels,took a while
I saw someone else already knicked the wheel and took off the satin finish. (Right under the L in pirelli)
Any ideas on a touch up? Black Satin high heat temp paint?
front brakes are s big i had to get the part behind the caliper after moving the car
Damn this car is gonna look good when im done
Decent marring on trunk roof and apillars but prolly an easy cut.
Polishing begins tonight, my two orders come in this afternoon with all my new Rupes pads.
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Couldn`t stand the water spots from the rain yesterday.
Yesterday evening i got the Hellcat washed, bdx ,clayed the hood roof and trunk and did the wheels,took a while
I saw someone else already knicked the wheel and took off the satin finish. (Right under the L in pirelli)
Any ideas on a touch up? Black Satin high heat temp paint?
Damn this car is gonna look good when im done
Decent marring on trunk roof and apillars but prolly an easy cut.
Polishing begins tonight, my two orders come in this afternoon with all my new Rupes pads.
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tropicsteve
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detailed a neighbor`s 2008 nissan versa she is preparing to sell. gave it a bath, clay, and aio with megs #6. gg6"da
Ronkh
Wax Waster
detailed a neighbor`s 2008 nissan versa she is preparing to sell. gave it a bath, clay, and aio with megs #6. gg6"da
Where are you getting all this energy ? It`s too freakin hot and humid.
tropicsteve
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how the heck did i get this old so fast? i`m afraid if i slow down too much, i won`t start up again. 