getting my car ready for a car show..
10-02-2005, 10:28 PM
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getting my car ready for a car show..
i have minor swirls in my SSM TL i'd like to get rid of..
this is the setup i've been using for awhile
1. Clay Bar
2. Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner (1 coat)
3. Deep Crystal System Polish (2 coat)
4. NXT Generation™ Tech Wax (1 coat)
since i have some swirls i wanna get rid of should i add "ScratchX" to the list?
if so, should i apply it before the paint cleaner or after?
anyother tips would be helpful. thanks
this is the setup i've been using for awhile
1. Clay Bar
2. Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner (1 coat)
3. Deep Crystal System Polish (2 coat)
4. NXT Generation™ Tech Wax (1 coat)
since i have some swirls i wanna get rid of should i add "ScratchX" to the list?
if so, should i apply it before the paint cleaner or after?
anyother tips would be helpful. thanks
10-03-2005, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by getright
meguiars show car glaze #7 would help with the shine, nice ride bro!
thanks but can i buy that at local automotive stores?
and what about swirls?
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10-04-2005, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SweetJazz
If you have a radom orbital polisher try the #9 Swirl Remover with a white polishing pad.
i wish i did but i dont..
10-04-2005, 01:49 AM
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You can get it at any auto parts store. Takes some work and does not smell to great, but neither does the paint cleaner.
Scratch X works on really light swirls, but again, elbow grease is needed. I use this before the wax.
Scratch X works on really light swirls, but again, elbow grease is needed. I use this before the wax.
10-04-2005, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by thAviEtbOi 37
You can get it at any auto parts store. Takes some work and does not smell to great, but neither does the paint cleaner.
Scratch X works on really light swirls, but again, elbow grease is needed. I use this before the wax.
Scratch X works on really light swirls, but again, elbow grease is needed. I use this before the wax.
ok so after i clean paint/polish i'd apply scratchX? then nxt wax?.. sounds wrong
im thinking its..
clay/paint cleaner/scratchX/polish/nxt........................
10-04-2005, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpravi
ok so after i clean paint/polish i'd apply scratchX? then nxt wax?.. sounds wrong
im thinking its..
clay/paint cleaner/scratchX/polish/nxt........................
im thinking its..
clay/paint cleaner/scratchX/polish/nxt........................
10-04-2005, 08:16 AM
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How to give your car The Perfect Shine . This is an incredible how-to page. For your questions, I would check out "how to use the porter cable". This machine can beautifully polish out any swirl you have. Remember, for a show, always use a carnauba wax, as this will provide a shine that is far superior to a sealant. Good luck!
10-04-2005, 02:27 PM
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oh yes...carnauba all the way. It is one of the best waxes out there in my opinion. Once it's applied it gives an incredibly deep shine. Definitely worthy for car show and concours applications. Also...s100 (P21S) last a very long time compared to other carnauba waxes. Here's a hint. Right before the car show, spray some quick detailer on your finish. This will give your car's paint a super shiny, very slick feel. the judges will go wild! My friend waxed his door handles 3 times each, and when the judge went to open the door it slipped right off! It was awesome.
10-04-2005, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpravi
is s100 a car(noob)a wax?.. the car is going to be outside so a deep wet look is what im looking for
10-04-2005, 09:10 PM
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looks sweeeeeeet...
i contacted the harley davision shop local to me and they said they dont sell it
do you think arlenness will have it?
i contacted the harley davision shop local to me and they said they dont sell it
do you think arlenness will have it?
10-04-2005, 09:27 PM
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Wet Look (Pleasanton, Ca)
I have a BLACK TL same year as yours, I think. I had swirls so bad I considered trading the car in for a different color.
I applied 3 coats of Zaino Z-2 polish by hand on Sunday and the swirls are now gone. I didn't even use the Zaino swirl mark remover. I just got the swirl remover in the mail today, but now it looks like I don't need it until the next time I do another major wash, since I would have to Dawn & clay bar before the swirl remover.
I didn't believe what everyone on this site had said about Zaino, but now I will never use anything else. (ever again.)
With a black car, the Zaino makes it look more and more like a mirror with every coat. Not sure about your color.
Have you ever tried Zaino? Maybe with your color car it doesn't have the same effect as it would on a darker color?
I applied 3 coats of Zaino Z-2 polish by hand on Sunday and the swirls are now gone. I didn't even use the Zaino swirl mark remover. I just got the swirl remover in the mail today, but now it looks like I don't need it until the next time I do another major wash, since I would have to Dawn & clay bar before the swirl remover.
I didn't believe what everyone on this site had said about Zaino, but now I will never use anything else. (ever again.)
With a black car, the Zaino makes it look more and more like a mirror with every coat. Not sure about your color.
Have you ever tried Zaino? Maybe with your color car it doesn't have the same effect as it would on a darker color?
10-04-2005, 10:20 PM
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i see.. well in black you deff can see swirls.. with silver you cant tel unless you stare at the paint.. since i have minor swirls.. i think imma just go with the meg's scratch X and test it out tommrrow.. thanks for the help
ill post pics maybe tomrrow if i finish in time
ill post pics maybe tomrrow if i finish in time
10-05-2005, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpravi
looks sweeeeeeet...
i contacted the harley davision shop local to me and they said they dont sell it
do you think arlenness will have it?
i contacted the harley davision shop local to me and they said they dont sell it
do you think arlenness will have it?
10-05-2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Back In Black
I have a BLACK TL same year as yours, I think. I had swirls so bad I considered trading the car in for a different color.
I applied 3 coats of Zaino Z-2 polish by hand on Sunday and the swirls are now gone. I didn't even use the Zaino swirl mark remover. I just got the swirl remover in the mail today, but now it looks like I don't need it until the next time I do another major wash, since I would have to Dawn & clay bar before the swirl remover.
I didn't believe what everyone on this site had said about Zaino, but now I will never use anything else. (ever again.)
With a black car, the Zaino makes it look more and more like a mirror with every coat. Not sure about your color.
Have you ever tried Zaino? Maybe with your color car it doesn't have the same effect as it would on a darker color?
I applied 3 coats of Zaino Z-2 polish by hand on Sunday and the swirls are now gone. I didn't even use the Zaino swirl mark remover. I just got the swirl remover in the mail today, but now it looks like I don't need it until the next time I do another major wash, since I would have to Dawn & clay bar before the swirl remover.
I didn't believe what everyone on this site had said about Zaino, but now I will never use anything else. (ever again.)
With a black car, the Zaino makes it look more and more like a mirror with every coat. Not sure about your color.
Have you ever tried Zaino? Maybe with your color car it doesn't have the same effect as it would on a darker color?
10-05-2005, 12:51 PM
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we'll imma start washing my car today and ill post pics of the steps i take...
i plan on.......
1. washing w/ dawn
2. clay bar the car
3. wash the car with dawn once again
4. meg's step 1 paint cleaner
5. meg's SCRATCH X
6. meg's step 2 polish (maybe 2 coats)
7. meg's NXT
lets see what happens
i plan on.......
1. washing w/ dawn
2. clay bar the car
3. wash the car with dawn once again
4. meg's step 1 paint cleaner
5. meg's SCRATCH X
6. meg's step 2 polish (maybe 2 coats)
7. meg's NXT
lets see what happens
10-05-2005, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by VB87
Don't forget the little details.
Tires, wheels, windows, trims
Tires, wheels, windows, trims
yah im doing those tommrroww..
UPDATE:
started washing car at 1130.. its 140 rite now.. i got polish and wax left.. and i have class at 430.. lets see if i can finish
so far i did
1. washing w/ dawn
2. clay bar the car
3. wash the car with dawn once again
4. meg's step 1 paint cleaner
5. meg's SCRATCH X
my arm is so fucking tired..
10-05-2005, 11:05 PM
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im all about the sealant, polymer, synthetic what ever u wanna call them (ie zaino, klasse etc) and then a coat of really good carnuba wax!
best shine im my opinion
after dawn and all that dont forget to go over all the rubber and plastic with some back to black or something like that to restore the shine of the rubber and plastic that may look faded... but u prob got that covered already
best shine im my opinion
after dawn and all that dont forget to go over all the rubber and plastic with some back to black or something like that to restore the shine of the rubber and plastic that may look faded... but u prob got that covered already
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10-06-2005, 02:17 AM
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here are a few pics from day 1:
hella dirty... been about.. 1 month without washing it.. i cleaned the rims occasionally haha
this is after washing with dawn
this is after claybaring and washing with dawn again
this is after using meg's scratch X
i still have not POLISHED OR WAXED in those pics.. that is only clay bar and scratch X...
i'll be finishing up everything tommrrow.. and ill post pics of the finished product.
hella dirty... been about.. 1 month without washing it.. i cleaned the rims occasionally haha
this is after washing with dawn
this is after claybaring and washing with dawn again
this is after using meg's scratch X
i still have not POLISHED OR WAXED in those pics.. that is only clay bar and scratch X...
i'll be finishing up everything tommrrow.. and ill post pics of the finished product.
10-06-2005, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by chaosboi916
my car is covered in swirls too!...it pisses me off!!!...haha...so the coats of Z-2 got rid of the swirls?...hmmm maybe i should look into using it...was it hard to use?
It was my first time using Zaino, so It probably took longer than it should have. 4 hours, but it was worth it.
And I did it all by hand, so I'm sure that made it take longer.
10-06-2005, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
Man I have to say that is one of the cleanest looking TLs I have seen. Is that the orignal factory paint job? Awesome work.
WHenever you are free you are more than welcome to do my car.
WHenever you are free you are more than welcome to do my car.
yep all factory.. car was built in 98.. soo.. 7 year old paint job w/ 90k miles.
