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Hey Greg, I accidentally went thru a car wash and had the moonroof raised up. I feel like an idiot and have a bit of a water ring/stain on the roof liner. Any ideas to get rid of the stain without replacing the whole liner? Thanks
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Hey Greg! I applied Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger sealant a couple of months ago and i know there is still some left on the paint, but I want to apply a coat of wax over it for extra protection. Should I still claybar (I'm using the nanoskin autoscrub) before I apply the wax? Will it strip off all of the sealant if i do? I plan on using natty's blue paste.
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
#1518
Hey Greg, do you think it would be a good idea to use SONAX full effect wheel cleaner on a stainless steel exhaust? Just a thought.. since they work so well on the grime and brake dust on wheels w/o doing any damage to any wheel coating. I thought it would work well on dirty exhaust cans as a prewash and then finish them off with the P21S metal polish.
Yey or ney??
Yey or ney??
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I'd like to ask about how to remove water spots that are deeper in the paint. My car is obsidian black and it seems the water spots I have are small, but etched deeper than the surface of the paint.
What do you suggest on removing these water spot imperfections. Thanks a lot for your help!
What do you suggest on removing these water spot imperfections. Thanks a lot for your help!
#1521
Sorry to all for the slow response.
Not sure what exactly will work but I'd try the 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover and scrub brush. Spray the head liner, wait a minute and then agitate with medium pressure in different directions. Be careful you don't get over spray in your eyes, mouth, etc. and the same goes while using the bristle brush. Good luck!
Greg
Greg
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Hey Greg! I applied Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger sealant a couple of months ago and i know there is still some left on the paint, but I want to apply a coat of wax over it for extra protection. Should I still claybar (I'm using the nanoskin autoscrub) before I apply the wax? Will it strip off all of the sealant if i do? I plan on using natty's blue paste.
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
Greg @ DI
#1523
Hey Greg, do you think it would be a good idea to use SONAX full effect wheel cleaner on a stainless steel exhaust? Just a thought.. since they work so well on the grime and brake dust on wheels w/o doing any damage to any wheel coating. I thought it would work well on dirty exhaust cans as a prewash and then finish them off with the P21S metal polish.
Yey or ney??
Yey or ney??
It should work great on there but as you mentioned for perfection finish it off with the P21S Metal Polish!
Greg @ DI
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Greg @ DI
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I'd like to ask about how to remove water spots that are deeper in the paint. My car is obsidian black and it seems the water spots I have are small, but etched deeper than the surface of the paint.
What do you suggest on removing these water spot imperfections. Thanks a lot for your help!
What do you suggest on removing these water spot imperfections. Thanks a lot for your help!
Greg @ DI
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Hey Greg,
I have two things I could really use some advice on.
1. Water Spots.
I'm not sure how it happened but I have these water spots that are etched into my paint on my hood. It dews occasionally here but most times nothing happens. One time however, all of these water spots were etched into my paint. I spent a few hours today going over the hood over and over again with a random orbital and a Turtle Wax Rubbing compound. After about 5 or 6 passes in one small area it started to get back to glass but they were definitely still there. It was starting to get late so I did about four passes over the rest of the hood and they were still there when you look at an angle. I tried to take a picture but it didn't really come out.
How do I get rid of these water spots without destroying my clear coat?
2. I have no idea how it happened by the finish on the upperside of my trunk is duller than an eggshell. I made 5 passes on it with a liquid turtle Wax compound and then some older cutting compound once. Hardly seemed to make a dent.
I have linked to an album of pictures, The gatorade bottle is for comparison between my hood's finish and my trunk's. Then there's a bunch of photos showing the reflection of a flashlight on my hood compared to my trunk
2.1:How could this have happened?
2.2oes it look like I have any clear coat or is this oxidized clear coat?
2.3: What product would be best for fixing this? (If possible)
I masked the area I was working on. You can see the line between the half I was polishing and the half that I wasn't, remember, this is 4 passes with a "rubbing agent and then one with a more aggressive agent. it was Rubbing,Rubbing,Rubbing,Cutting, Rubbing.
Trunk Vs Hood - Imgur
I have two things I could really use some advice on.
1. Water Spots.
I'm not sure how it happened but I have these water spots that are etched into my paint on my hood. It dews occasionally here but most times nothing happens. One time however, all of these water spots were etched into my paint. I spent a few hours today going over the hood over and over again with a random orbital and a Turtle Wax Rubbing compound. After about 5 or 6 passes in one small area it started to get back to glass but they were definitely still there. It was starting to get late so I did about four passes over the rest of the hood and they were still there when you look at an angle. I tried to take a picture but it didn't really come out.
How do I get rid of these water spots without destroying my clear coat?
2. I have no idea how it happened by the finish on the upperside of my trunk is duller than an eggshell. I made 5 passes on it with a liquid turtle Wax compound and then some older cutting compound once. Hardly seemed to make a dent.
I have linked to an album of pictures, The gatorade bottle is for comparison between my hood's finish and my trunk's. Then there's a bunch of photos showing the reflection of a flashlight on my hood compared to my trunk
2.1:How could this have happened?
2.2oes it look like I have any clear coat or is this oxidized clear coat?
2.3: What product would be best for fixing this? (If possible)
I masked the area I was working on. You can see the line between the half I was polishing and the half that I wasn't, remember, this is 4 passes with a "rubbing agent and then one with a more aggressive agent. it was Rubbing,Rubbing,Rubbing,Cutting, Rubbing.
Trunk Vs Hood - Imgur
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Greg,
What product do you recommend for washing during the winter, something waterless? This is my first winter and I want to keep the car clean. I live in Louisiana, so the coldest it gets is in the 20's.
Thanks,
Matt
What product do you recommend for washing during the winter, something waterless? This is my first winter and I want to keep the car clean. I live in Louisiana, so the coldest it gets is in the 20's.
Thanks,
Matt
#1530
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Hey Greg,
Ive been using the poorboys wheel sealant and while I think the protection is great, its a hassle for me to use and it takes a little too long for all the spokes on the G37.
Would you recommend a spray on sealant for wheels in lieu of the poorboys wheel sealant?
Ideally Id love to find a spray on product which has very easy application and can last 2-3 months rejecting brake dust and dirt.
Ive been using the poorboys wheel sealant and while I think the protection is great, its a hassle for me to use and it takes a little too long for all the spokes on the G37.
Would you recommend a spray on sealant for wheels in lieu of the poorboys wheel sealant?
Ideally Id love to find a spray on product which has very easy application and can last 2-3 months rejecting brake dust and dirt.