Detailing Forum: Post your questions, answers, pics here!

**atruhondagrl** · 12-30-2006, 12:41 PM

Hey everyone, seems lately we've had a lot of detailing oriented threads and questions getting posted in the Mechanical fix it forum, Civic, Civic SI forums and so on. I just wanted to bring folks attention over here to the Detailing forum. This is where you can post all of your questions regarding washing, waxing, polish, paint repair, trim repair, techniques, pics, etc.

Ask and post away!

si_civic · 02-13-2007, 01:51 AM

You posted this IN the detailing forum silly

***Redleg06Si*** · 03-16-2007, 06:18 PM

Its gonna be a gorgeous weekend and finally decided to give my car the love it needs. Bought the following items and this is the order I will be using them....just wanted to make sure its the way to go.

1. Wash and Dry (2 Bucket)
2. Claybar
3. Meguiars Paint Cleaner (Step 1)
4. Meguiars Polish (Step 2)
5. Meguiars NXT or Gold Class (Got them both still undecided)

So headed on the right track? I saw somewhere that the Paint cleaner comes before the claybar, this just didnt make sense to me....appreciate the help

***airportguy770*** · 03-16-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redleg06Si

Its gonna be a gorgeous weekend and finally decided to give my car the love it needs. Bought the following items and this is the order I will be using them....just wanted to make sure its the way to go.

1. Wash and Dry (2 Bucket)
2. Claybar
3. Meguiars Paint Cleaner (Step 1)
4. Meguiars Polish (Step 2)
5. Meguiars NXT or Gold Class (Got them both still undecided)

So headed on the right track? I saw somewhere that the Paint cleaner comes before the claybar, this just didnt make sense to me....appreciate the help

Sounds like a plan to me. I always do the claybar before the paint cleaner step. Makes more sense to strip everything off with the clay bar first and start from there. Between the NXT and Gold Class wax, I do with gold class, I've never used to NXT but I know the gold class has never dissapointed me. Have a nice weekend.

***Redleg06Si*** · 03-16-2007, 06:56 PM

^^^appreciate the help

HondaFREAK · 04-11-2007, 10:52 PM

Anyone know how to remove a nasty film from the windshield that even car soap won't take off? it's on the roof as well...some dick threw something of the appt balcony onto my car...some foam...possibly shaving cream or oil of some kind.

***Redleg06Si*** · 04-12-2007, 04:05 PM

I would go ahead and get it cleaned of with a claybar kit and then rewax the painted areas.....it also works great for serious water spots on glass that just wont come off with conventional washing

jaker · 04-17-2007, 04:51 AM

I've gotta try that. After a winter here in rainy Vancouver, I have hella water spots on the windshield

***airportguy770*** · 04-17-2007, 07:19 AM

So I'm planning on claybaring the Civic and doing a 3 step on it, but I wanna also put a coat of meguirs Scratch X. I know I do this after the claybar, but do I do it before or after the paint cleaning (Step 1) part???? Do I wanna get some swirl marks off before I clean the paint, or after I've pulled all the junk out of the paint. Any help???

***ImTheVoiceOfGod*** · 04-17-2007, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaFREAK

Anyone know how to remove a nasty film from the windshield that even car soap won't take off? it's on the roof as well...some dick threw something of the appt balcony onto my car...some foam...possibly shaving cream or oil of some kind.

Go to Wal-mart, Pick up some 3M Rubbing compound, it'll be with all the waxs and scratch removers. After you clean you windows with it use Invisible Glass. The results are AMAZING!!! I wouldnt advise using on your paint though, doenst do shit from what I've seen.

taffysi · 04-24-2007, 01:57 AM

Any suggestions for Taffeta White. I had the car since October of last year. This is my first time waxing it. Is it necessary to claybar before waxing? Do I need a polish after that? Thanks!

**Yodums** · 04-24-2007, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taffysi

Any suggestions for Taffeta White. I had the car since October of last year. This is my first time waxing it. Is it necessary to claybar before waxing? Do I need a polish after that? Thanks!

It wouldn't hurt to clay bar it, especially if you live in an area that uses salt in the winter. My recommendation is to wash it with Dawn in order to remove what's on the current layer of paint, clay bar, re-wash it with something like Meguiar's Gold Glass and start with polish (optional), wax, glaze (optional), etc.

RaiderZ28 · 05-10-2007, 03:10 PM

Opinions please: What should one use for the wash? i.e. Chenille mitt, microfiber mitt, etc.

Thanks

Seemund · 05-12-2007, 12:49 AM

I just got a Kit
Porter Cable 7424 + CSS 6.5 Pads.. (2 white, 1 blue and 1 black) ..
I want to know what to use with it.. Products!!!

Some ideas = SSR 2.5, SSR1 , etc.. please advice..
I own a NHBP, and my paint has many many scratches + imperfections.
Thanks guys

j'sFG2 · 05-12-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaiderZ28

Opinions please: What should one use for the wash? i.e. Chenille mitt, microfiber mitt, etc.

Thanks

Microfiber Chenille Mitt.....not joking.

I have three of them. One for the paint, one for the wheels and one for the underbody, hah

j'sFG2 · 05-12-2007, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seemund

I just got a Kit
Porter Cable 7424 + CSS 6.5 Pads.. (2 white, 1 blue and 1 black) ..
I want to know what to use with it.. Products!!!

Some ideas = SSR 2.5, SSR1 , etc.. please advice..
I own a NHBP, and my paint has many many scratches + imperfections.
Thanks guys

Poorboys is a very good brand, nothing but great reviews, go with it.

I use Pinnacle XMT polishes (#1, and #2) and the XMT Carnauba Glaze and i love the stuff!! (i own a NHBP also)

06 Civic Ex · 05-12-2007, 11:41 AM

im a big poorboys fan but i gotta give it to xmt over ssr. and this is coming from a real big poorboys fan ( i got the whole line :0)

i prefer this to the chennile : http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/s...5255&pd=131829

get it while there are gone for a whole year.

i do own a chenille for my tires :)

RaiderZ28 · 05-12-2007, 11:34 PM

Right on j'sFG2, thanks

Seemund · 05-15-2007, 09:19 PM

thanks, I'll try it

theprodigy · 06-09-2007, 12:29 PM

noob question (cut me some slack, first car worth hand-washing):

After soaping and rinsing a section of the car, do I have to immediately dry it or can I wash the other sections first before I start drying? B/c if I dry it immediately after and then go on to washing other sections of the car, it'll probably get wet again anyways. What process do you guys usually take in washing and drying your car?

Thanks.

12-30-2006, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
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si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	You posted this IN the detailing forum silly

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*Redleg06Si* You'll only die tired Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Age: 28 Posts: 4,287 Joe iTrader: 0 / 0%	Its gonna be a gorgeous weekend and finally decided to give my car the love it needs. Bought the following items and this is the order I will be using them....just wanted to make sure its the way to go. 1. Wash and Dry (2 Bucket) 2. Claybar 3. Meguiars Paint Cleaner (Step 1) 4. Meguiars Polish (Step 2) 5. Meguiars NXT or Gold Class (Got them both still undecided) So headed on the right track? I saw somewhere that the Paint cleaner comes before the claybar, this just didnt make sense to me....appreciate the help

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*Redleg06Si* You'll only die tired Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Age: 28 Posts: 4,287 Joe iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^appreciate the help

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HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 836 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone know how to remove a nasty film from the windshield that even car soap won't take off? it's on the roof as well...some dick threw something of the appt balcony onto my car...some foam...possibly shaving cream or oil of some kind.

04-12-2007, 04:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Redleg06Si* You'll only die tired Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Age: 28 Posts: 4,287 Joe iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would go ahead and get it cleaned of with a claybar kit and then rewax the painted areas.....it also works great for serious water spots on glass that just wont come off with conventional washing

04-17-2007, 04:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
jaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cloverdale, BC Age: 28 Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've gotta try that. After a winter here in rainy Vancouver, I have hella water spots on the windshield

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*airportguy770* ATL Squad Lucky #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockbridge,GA Age: 25 Posts: 5,636 David iTrader: 8 / 100%	So I'm planning on claybaring the Civic and doing a 3 step on it, but I wanna also put a coat of meguirs Scratch X. I know I do this after the claybar, but do I do it before or after the paint cleaning (Step 1) part???? Do I wanna get some swirl marks off before I clean the paint, or after I've pulled all the junk out of the paint. Any help???

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taffysi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Any suggestions for Taffeta White. I had the car since October of last year. This is my first time waxing it. Is it necessary to claybar before waxing? Do I need a polish after that? Thanks!

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RaiderZ28 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Opinions please: What should one use for the wash? i.e. Chenille mitt, microfiber mitt, etc. Thanks

05-12-2007, 12:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,547 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I just got a Kit Porter Cable 7424 + CSS 6.5 Pads.. (2 white, 1 blue and 1 black) .. I want to know what to use with it.. Products!!! Some ideas = SSR 2.5, SSR1 , etc.. please advice.. I own a NHBP, and my paint has many many scratches + imperfections. Thanks guys

05-12-2007, 11:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
06 Civic Ex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bebotville Age: 19 Posts: 30,733 Nuno iTrader: 7 / 100%	im a big poorboys fan but i gotta give it to xmt over ssr. and this is coming from a real big poorboys fan ( i got the whole line :0) i prefer this to the chennile : http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/s...5255&pd=131829 get it while there are gone for a whole year. i do own a chenille for my tires :)

05-12-2007, 11:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
RaiderZ28 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Right on j'sFG2, thanks

05-15-2007, 09:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,547 iTrader: 2 / 100%	thanks, I'll try it

06-09-2007, 12:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
theprodigy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 / 0%	noob question (cut me some slack, first car worth hand-washing): After soaping and rinsing a section of the car, do I have to immediately dry it or can I wash the other sections first before I start drying? B/c if I dry it immediately after and then go on to washing other sections of the car, it'll probably get wet again anyways. What process do you guys usually take in washing and drying your car? Thanks.