Car Detailer/paint Protection

[tryandcatchme]

clearly some people have knowledge of sorts when it comes to doing what they do,the best advise i can give is if you cant do it yourself talk to people you trust,and get them to do it. Better to be cautious than pay for a new paint job. The gear i use i trust,it can be used for all applications as they are chemical not abrassive,so on plastic glass paint etc,they never leave a mark,if the area has already been treated within the last 6mths to a year,it wipes off simply leaving a shine after. everyone has there favourites just stick to what you think works best,my cars have always looked and stayed like new for over a year without needing a 4 hour polish again

[RubyRS4]

clearly some people have knowledge of sorts when it comes to doing what they do,the best advise i can give is if you cant do it yourself talk to people you trust,and get them to do it. Better to be cautious than pay for a new paint job. The gear i use i trust,it can be used for all applications as they are chemical not abrassive,so on plastic glass paint etc,they never leave a mark,if the area has already been treated within the last 6mths to a year,it wipes off simply leaving a shine after. everyone has there favourites just stick to what you think works best,my cars have always looked and stayed like new for over a year without needing a 4 hour polish again

Might call on you to help 'shine up' the Stagea Damo

[Carbon 34]

clearly some people have knowledge of sorts when it comes to doing what they do,the best advise i can give is if you cant do it yourself talk to people you trust,and get them to do it. Better to be cautious than pay for a new paint job. The gear i use i trust,it can be used for all applications as they are chemical not abrassive,so on plastic glass paint etc,they never leave a mark,if the area has already been treated within the last 6mths to a year,it wipes off simply leaving a shine after. everyone has there favourites just stick to what you think works best,my cars have always looked and stayed like new for over a year without needing a 4 hour polish again

Mate ,Not trying to stir the pot, just try to help out fellow SAU before they make the same mistakes "we all do as kids with cheap car products or a buffer". I'll just let my shiny daily driven car do the talking in the future.

my advice , any 20 buck wax is better then no wax at all..lol

and like damo said ,if your in doubt ask a pro with a proven track record with before and after photos. and insurance to cover your ride if they stuff it up.!! it does happen !!!!

end of my comments on this thread.

[SLED]

hmmm, I was actually interested in both (Troy & Damo) of your comments

[tryandcatchme]

Might call on you to help 'shine up' the Stagea Damo

yeah roo since you only live 5mins away,give me couple weeks got stuff on,then just drop it off,we can sort something out.

As troy said ill let my ride tell the story from now on,anybody need advise or help feel free to pm me,if i can help even just give advise im happy to help,and yeah any polish wax put on by hand is better than nothing guys

[ontheranch]

I have rediculous amounts of chips in my bonnet from country roads.... is it best to respray the whole bonnet in my case?

[tryandcatchme]

I have rediculous amounts of chips in my bonnet from country roads.... is it best to respray the whole bonnet in my case?

yep,you can try to doggy up with colour mix compounds,or even touch up paint pens,but you wont get it smooth without seeing spots where you have fixed it,but then im not a painter so i can only speak from what i know,id say for the sake of 500-1000 dollars to paint it new,itl last another 10 years or more and be worth it,if helps

[SLED]

lol Penny, I'm certain no red blooded male really notices your car when your sitting in the driver's seat.......so unless they're major chips, leave them & save your money

[ontheranch]

Haha thanks, they bother me a fair bit because they are the only marks on the car and pretty noticable.....

[webng]

Incidently, how much does it cost to get you out to polish a car up like Sled's? Mine's a S2 Stagea wagon.

[Silhouette31]

not doubting you do a good job,although to say that a buff doesnt leave a spin mark is a bit of a stretch,ive been detailing professionally for over 10 years and ive tried every buff/polisher on most markets,and i used to think that they removed swirls too. Any machine that spins one way leaves light marks no matter what products you use.

an orbital doesn't spin, it oscelates, thus not spinning and thus not leaving swirls.

the only thing it can leave behind is marks left if the pad has something in it, which are a prick to get out.

but its already been mentioned, everyone does the job differently. The methods I use leave a perfect non scratched or swirled paint surface, so its the only way I do it.. There's only really preferences as to what products and tools to use, not really a right or wrong way as long as the end product is the same.

And I've been in the new car game for 4 years, I must be doing something right if Ive still got a job

[SLED]

I have rediculous amounts of chips in my bonnet from country roads.... is it best to respray the whole bonnet in my case?

Haha thanks, they bother me a fair bit because they are the only marks on the car and pretty noticable.....

yeah chips can be annoying if the rest of the paint work is pretty good but if you have to travel alot on country roads, there would be nothing worse than spending a bucket full of cash on new paint then chipping it all over again.

Car bras can be pretty ugly but if you travel alot on those roads they could be a good idea...........then again, don't know if they're even available for a 34

[Dohmar]

yeah chips can be annoying if the rest of the paint work is pretty good but if you have to travel alot on country roads, there would be nothing worse than spending a bucket full of cash on new paint then chipping it all over again.

Car bras can be pretty ugly but if you travel alot on those roads they could be a good idea...........then again, don't know if they're even available for a 34

I was just discussing car bras the other day with dan, would be a great idea for anyone who does shows or goes long distance/country but the main thing is to find one with airflow cut outs (cooler + radiator)... dunno if they exist or if u can get em custom made... anyone?

-D

[tryandcatchme]

an orbital doesn't spin, it oscelates, thus not spinning and thus not leaving swirls.

the only thing it can leave behind is marks left if the pad has something in it, which are a prick to get out.

but its already been mentioned, everyone does the job differently. The methods I use leave a perfect non scratched or swirled paint surface, so its the only way I do it.. There's only really preferences as to what products and tools to use, not really a right or wrong way as long as the end product is the same.

And I've been in the new car game for 4 years, I must be doing something right if Ive still got a job

I may be wrong but if you look in to how the orbital buffer works,im sure that inside it has a motor that repeats itself in the same direction,most cant use without leaving marks,but as you said everyone takes to it in their own way,good to hear you have your technique sorted,is a skill lots of people cant master.

Your exactly right though no matter what product you use,use it enough in the right way and your car can continue to look great for ever

Oh and I left detailing to be the boss of others,i sit at my desk searching ebay all day long,moneys bout same without having to raise a sweat these days,except for doing my own cars etc

[ontheranch]

I dont live on a dirt road in the country anymore so it could be worth doing, Car Bras are hell expensive I think...plus id look like a wanker. Maybe if it was a show car id think differently.

[Damo_R34]

ive heard car bras rub the paintwork

[ontheranch]

Hmm that old chestnut. Well ill just go bubble wrap. haha

[RubyRS4]

yeah roo since you only live 5mins away,give me couple weeks got stuff on,then just drop it off,we can sort something out.

As troy said ill let my ride tell the story from now on,anybody need advise or help feel free to pm me,if i can help even just give advise im happy to help,and yeah any polish wax put on by hand is better than nothing guys

Let me know when

[Carbon 34]

traditional black car bra's stuff your paint, get moldy under the lining, and abrasives rub on the seams. my old rx 7 came with one. had to repaint the car to fix the marks it left , in some spots it rubbed down to the metal under the paint.

you can get a 3M clear bra or similar , ask a window tinting place? they do them, its like clear window tint and doesnt show much until its chipped a lot. and in most cases the paint is perfect under it when you take it off to sell the car or redo it ? just make sure they have a warranty to protect the bra from yellowing over time.

stuff is like thick clear tint and molded to fit any car without bubbles or scratches. like shrink wrap for the car

its a option but nothing can protect you on back roads when cars pass you . only help a bit.

in my case im not paying to repair my bonnet chips and dents, im ditching it for a carbon fiber one. lots cheaper,lighter, and vented to aid cooling

[Damo_R34]

hope you like regency