Ask the Detailer

[Labster]

I've done this on a few other forums that I frequent and it seems to work out well. I've been detailing for almost 10 years now and own a detailing business catering to high end luxury and exotic owners. Feel free to post up your detailing related questions and I'll do my best to answer them asap. I'm frequently online so you can catch me on AIM or Google chat as well.

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by Labster I've done this on a few other forums that I frequent and it seems to work out well. I've been detailing for almost 10 years now and own a detailing business catering to high end luxury and exotic owners. Feel free to post up your detailing related questions and I'll do my best to answer them asap. I'm frequently online so you can catch me on AIM or Google chat as well.

Nice! Thanks for the help. What product/procedure do your recommend for fixing lightly scratched plastic (headlights)?

I tried some Mothers plastic polish with little results.

Thanks.

[Blackspeed]

you need to sand them before polishing if the scratches dont come out

[Labster]

Originally Posted by Alpha Nice! Thanks for the help. What product/procedure do your recommend for fixing lightly scratched plastic (headlights)? I tried some Mothers plastic polish with little results. Thanks.

If they're lightly scratched you might have to do a bit of wetsanding. I would go with like 2500 or 3000 grit wet sand paper to level them off and then polish them out with Meguiars 105 or something similar. Should make your lenses crystal clear

[M4Nathan]

What is the nicest non carnauba wax that you have used or just know of from experience?

[Icemn]

use toothpaste

[skiptowncat]

Sealant then wax, or wax then sealant?

EDIT: Fuck you @Icemn; for making me post on a 4 year old thread.....ballbag!!!

[Icemn]

Originally Posted by skiptowncat Sealant then wax, or wax then sealant? EDIT: Fuck you @Icemn; for making me post on a 4 year old thread.....ballbag!!!

I almost took offence... Then i realized... Hey u british

[gigliotti175]

Originally Posted by Icemn I almost took offense. Then I realized, "Hey, you're British."

Fixed


Still uses better English than you. Dumbass.

GTFO

[Icemn]

Originally Posted by gigliotti175 Fixed Still uses better English than you. Dumbass. GTFO

Thank you "mc grammer"

[Jtaylor]

Used my highspeed orbital to lay a coat of wax on this weekend, car doesn't need a cut as of right meow. And of course I wake up to find that it rained lastnight

[_speeddemon_]

What would the best method of removing the swirls out of the paint

[sidekick]

I'm assuming @Labster; is no longer here. That sucks, because I was going to ask some questions as well until I realized this thread is 4 years old. Lol.

[Icemn]

Originally Posted by _speeddemon_ What would the best method of removing the swirls out of the paint

Hi, i used mcquires ultimate compound

Wash ur car
Clay ur car
Ultimate compound
Polish
Wax
Done!



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[smoogs12]

Maybe @SpecialK; can keep this thread going?

[predapio]

Or maybe you guys can let Lazarus and this 4yr old thread, just die in peace.

[_speeddemon_]

Originally Posted by predapio Or maybe you guys can let Lazarus and this 4yr old thread, just die in peace.

It can actually be a quite useful thread for those interested in learning about detailing their cars. Unless there is another one that I'm not already aware of

[lilred]

I could have sworn there was one that was more current...

[SpecialK]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 Maybe @SpecialK; can keep this thread going?

I would be more than happy to answer any and all questions!

[predapio]

Originally Posted by _speeddemon_ It can actually be a quite useful thread for those interested in learning about detailing their cars. Unless there is another one that I'm not already aware of

Originally Posted by SpecialK I would be more than happy to answer any and all questions!

I don't disagree, but not in this 4 year old thread. The OP prolly isn't even here anymore.

Start another one, have @Raider; make it a sticky and have at it.

[faeker]

Ask the Detailer

[SpecialK]

Originally Posted by predapio I don't disagree, but not in this 4 year old thread. The OP prolly isn't even here anymore. Start another one, have @Raider; make it a sticky and have at it.

Raider has been contacted and I am awaiting a reply

[faeker]

You don't read so well do you.

[SpecialK]

Originally Posted by faeker You don't read so well do you.

At least I respond with in 3 months bub

[cam1391]

I bought a mazdaspeed 3 a few months back when my mz3 was totalled while sitting at a red light =/. Ive gotten most of the interior/exterior like new, but the engine bay is disgusting. It looks like water spots on the head valvecover and intake manifold, although I know its oxidation. Whats the best way to get it all looking like it just rolled off the assembly line? The rest of the engine bay is pretty rough too.
Im also interested what works best for wash and wax for the paint (true red), shine for the plastic (like.rear.bumper section, tmic and fuse/battery cover), and cleaning products for the wheels, tires and calipers. I appreciate all the info you can spare!
Im also going to either plastidip or powder coat the oem wheels, so any advice on cleaning those types of.finishes as well.
I really appreciate this thread man! Thanks a million