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George! Help! I picked my car up from the shop and on the trunk there was this small orange drop on my car. I wiped off the crust with some QD but it left an orange circle on the trunk still.
what can I use to get this off? I've tried QD and Meguiars Paint Cleaner. The paint cleaner made it a bit lighter and some of the orange came off on the applicator pad but it's still really noticeable! ahhhhh
what can I use to get this off? I've tried QD and Meguiars Paint Cleaner. The paint cleaner made it a bit lighter and some of the orange came off on the applicator pad but it's still really noticeable! ahhhhh
If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to ask.
George
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It sounds like it's right on the surface. I'd pick up a clay bar kit and try that first. If that doesn't do the trick, consider using a light abrasive polish to wear it down or use a degreaser such as Stoner Tarminator or 3M Adhesive Remover for something stronger. One of those methods should do the trick for you.
Clay barring didn't work. I got my detailer to use a light abrasive polish and it lightened the spot but it's still noticeable, just barely. I'll give the degreasers a shot, thanks!
BTW: Any opinions on a good carnauba wax for light colors (IP?) I know Natty's blue is recommended for dark colors. Anything for light?
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George,
Clay barring didn't work. I got my detailer to use a light abrasive polish and it lightened the spot but it's still noticeable, just barely. I'll give the degreasers a shot, thanks!
BTW: Any opinions on a good carnauba wax for light colors (IP?) I know Natty's blue is recommended for dark colors. Anything for light?
Clay barring didn't work. I got my detailer to use a light abrasive polish and it lightened the spot but it's still noticeable, just barely. I'll give the degreasers a shot, thanks!
BTW: Any opinions on a good carnauba wax for light colors (IP?) I know Natty's blue is recommended for dark colors. Anything for light?
menzerna FMJ
or if u want something cheaper
M-seal
or poorboy's ex-p
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I used Optimums Poly-Seal over the weekend. Results seemed pretty good. Has anyone had any experience with it?
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George,
Clay barring didn't work. I got my detailer to use a light abrasive polish and it lightened the spot but it's still noticeable, just barely. I'll give the degreasers a shot, thanks!
BTW: Any opinions on a good carnauba wax for light colors (IP?) I know Natty's blue is recommended for dark colors. Anything for light?
Clay barring didn't work. I got my detailer to use a light abrasive polish and it lightened the spot but it's still noticeable, just barely. I'll give the degreasers a shot, thanks!
BTW: Any opinions on a good carnauba wax for light colors (IP?) I know Natty's blue is recommended for dark colors. Anything for light?
Let me know how the spot turns out, you should be close to removing it soon.
Cheers,
George
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If the light abrasive lightened the spot, then you know that method was working. He should have known to keep going more and more aggressive (all the way to wet sanding) until the spot was removed, then polished back down finer and finer until the clear coat was back to normal. A degreaser probably won't do much if a clay bar didn't do the trick.
I had a chance to see it in action last week while I was away. Great product. A great bang for the buck right now is the 4th of July sale we have on our Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant for $18.99, normally $27.99. Bang for the buck, should be the best looking sealant we have for light colors. On lighter colors, consider either of the P21S waxes, a lot of enthusiasts love the look it gives on lighter paint.
Let me know how the spot turns out, you should be close to removing it soon.
Cheers,
George
I had a chance to see it in action last week while I was away. Great product. A great bang for the buck right now is the 4th of July sale we have on our Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant for $18.99, normally $27.99. Bang for the buck, should be the best looking sealant we have for light colors. On lighter colors, consider either of the P21S waxes, a lot of enthusiasts love the look it gives on lighter paint.
Let me know how the spot turns out, you should be close to removing it soon.
Cheers,
George
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Hey George, is there any way to delay shipping multiple orders until a certain date to save on shipping? I'm the type that likes a good deal (who doesn't, right?).
For example, say a wax is on sale on day 1, and then a sealant is on sale day 2, could they be shipped together on day 2? Or is the shipping cost sort of the catch?
For example, say a wax is on sale on day 1, and then a sealant is on sale day 2, could they be shipped together on day 2? Or is the shipping cost sort of the catch?
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If I might interject, I've heard nothing but great stories about Menzerna's Full Metal Jacket, and their competitor's option, Chemical Guy's Jetseal 109. Both are polymer-based and both are available on the DI website.
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Thanks for the link Garnet! I see a lot of waxes/sealants that IP is listed under though, I'm looking for what you think is the BEST so far. Or is this something that is more trial and error?
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In all honesty, it's all trial and error IMO. The reason I say that is because what I find might looks best on IP might be totally different than what you might find looks best. Looks are subjective and everyone has different tastes and sees different things. This is the main reason why I try and use as many different products as possible.
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In all honesty, it's all trial and error IMO. The reason I say that is because what I find might looks best on IP might be totally different than what you might find looks best. Looks are subjective and everyone has different tastes and sees different things. This is the main reason why I try and use as many different products as possible.
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What should I be using to apply it? Since it has been a week after I detailed the car, should I go over everything with QD first or give it a wash? Is there a proven method to applying sealant? Sorry for so many questions, I just got into detailing and just dont want anything to go wrong!