Special Paint Scheme
09-09-2008, 06:24 PM
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just kidding, it's only meguiars wax. didn't post any after pics because it basically looks the same as after i got it washed at shell. maybe all wax is the same?
09-09-2008, 07:16 PM
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291hp & 245 tq @ 3.5psi
woa, you applied too much wax and not evenly distributed on the car. Wax should be applied a thin layer as much as possible and evenly entire the car. Too much wax is hard to remove and waste of wax. I can see some spots that has no wax on.
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09-09-2008, 09:51 PM
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u know the last time i saw a wax job like that...well never that bad...but my friend was removing wax from the door/trunk/hood/light/handle seams about a year later...no 
...but he was also lazy and only cleaned the car like 1 every 4 months if lucky...and its still a bitch to remove that shit for the seams
...but he was also lazy and only cleaned the car like 1 every 4 months if lucky...and its still a bitch to remove that shit for the seams
09-09-2008, 10:37 PM
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May I suggest a visit to the Off Topic area (see link at top right corner of every azine page)- Wash and Wax section
In order to FIX the damage from the car wash brushes:
You need to claybar the entire car to get surface contaminents off and leave it glass smooth- now you are working the critical area
Then some medium polishing compound for 1500 grit type scratches
Followed by fine cut polishing compound for super fine 2000 grit type scratches
Next is a base coat of plain polish with no cleaner--as a sealer for the paint
Then a final coat of WAX- to protect to the finish against UV rays and crud.
Synthetic wax last longer and protects better
There are carnuba-synth blended spray waxes that leave the wet look shine
Several good examples of disaster!!! to diamond~ are found in the wash threads
Everything you need to know is there-
a trip to auto paint supply store will yield the best compounds- they sell to body shops...so they know what you need, not the garbage at parts store
The differance will amaze you--
In order to FIX the damage from the car wash brushes:
You need to claybar the entire car to get surface contaminents off and leave it glass smooth- now you are working the critical area
Then some medium polishing compound for 1500 grit type scratches
Followed by fine cut polishing compound for super fine 2000 grit type scratches
Next is a base coat of plain polish with no cleaner--as a sealer for the paint
Then a final coat of WAX- to protect to the finish against UV rays and crud.
Synthetic wax last longer and protects better
There are carnuba-synth blended spray waxes that leave the wet look shine
Several good examples of disaster!!! to diamond~ are found in the wash threads
Everything you need to know is there-
a trip to auto paint supply store will yield the best compounds- they sell to body shops...so they know what you need, not the garbage at parts store
The differance will amaze you--
09-09-2008, 10:39 PM
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BTW- tiny circles from a random orbital buffing machine are ok- they buff out
by hand- try using straight strokes- that will leave a better finish, no swirls is the goal!!
just pure reflection
by hand- try using straight strokes- that will leave a better finish, no swirls is the goal!!
just pure reflection
DIY with microfibers n shit.
09-10-2008, 05:49 PM
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09-10-2008, 05:59 PM
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I can't believe that you guys just drove him away. I can't see the pics but my info is that you can't better at something if you don't do it multiple times so eventually you will get better at waxing.
09-10-2008, 06:18 PM
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You can get better if you actually do it the right way and know what you're doing. I'm no expert by any means, but it was a hell of a botched waxed job that I saw earlier. He said that it was his buddy that did the job for him.
co1063 - Read up in the Wash and Wax Section for the proper ways to detail.
co1063 - Read up in the Wash and Wax Section for the proper ways to detail.
09-12-2008, 11:31 PM
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no, actually its just a matter of reading the instructions on the wax
09-13-2008, 12:27 AM
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Hey, crazy concept here I know, but how about posting more than just a smiley in every single picture thread? Something constructive may be useful, or even just a couple words.
To the OP, if your friend did the sucky job why worry about what people here have to say?
To the OP, if your friend did the sucky job why worry about what people here have to say?
09-13-2008, 12:40 AM
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LOL, I want to see the damn pics. He took the ones down of the shell carwash as well.
At least he left this video up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuhCYJVZpU
At least he left this video up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuhCYJVZpU
