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headlamp scuffs
Does anyone know if there is a product that can be used to remove some scuffs from the headlamps outer casing. Like a moron i used a scotch brite pad to remove some stick sticky gunk. now i have a little half inch bit of scuffing id like to get rid of. Any thing would help. Thanks
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Does anyone know if there is a product that can be used to remove some scuffs from the headlamps outer casing. Like a moron i used a scotch brite pad to remove some stick sticky gunk. now i have a little half inch bit of scuffing id like to get rid of. Any thing would help. Thanks
Good luck, keep us posted on what you use and how things turn out.
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^^ If it helps, I can give my thoughts. I like both SSR and Menzerna polishes. Both have excellent cutting abilities and do not leave excessive micro-marring. Both are both easy to remove.
I do think Menzerna has the advantage though as I think it requires less effort to break down and perform its business, thus tends to be a quicker job using the Menzerna products.
Hope that helps some. I now use Menzerna exclusively for my cutting polishes. I have only good stuff to say about Menzerna PO106FF.
I do think Menzerna has the advantage though as I think it requires less effort to break down and perform its business, thus tends to be a quicker job using the Menzerna products.
Hope that helps some. I now use Menzerna exclusively for my cutting polishes. I have only good stuff to say about Menzerna PO106FF.
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Thanks again for the good info.
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George,
If my car has a wax and a few layers of sealant on it already, if I wanted to add more wax and sealant would I have to remove the older layers? (dawn dishsoap or claying?). FYI, the wax would be a different one (Optimum is on it now, plan on going with P21S Concours)
If my car has a wax and a few layers of sealant on it already, if I wanted to add more wax and sealant would I have to remove the older layers? (dawn dishsoap or claying?). FYI, the wax would be a different one (Optimum is on it now, plan on going with P21S Concours)
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I read up on this a little more from your other posts (and other users) - you're right - too much polish and too little "work in". I re-did some sections using less and letting it break down until it's clear, and it was very very easy to remove.
I did this took, and added the High Gloss Acrylic Shield. That stuff is amazing, despite the finish looking good after two coats of FMJ, the HGAS really brought out the color depth.
Thanks again for the good info.
I did this took, and added the High Gloss Acrylic Shield. That stuff is amazing, despite the finish looking good after two coats of FMJ, the HGAS really brought out the color depth.
Thanks again for the good info.
Glad to hear you were able to get some better results next time around. There is quite a learning curve to polishing correctly and getting the best results. Sounds like you're on your way. HGAS on top of FMJ is a great combo, they are formulated to work together. If there's anything else I can give you a hand with, just say the word.George,
If my car has a wax and a few layers of sealant on it already, if I wanted to add more wax and sealant would I have to remove the older layers? (dawn dishsoap or claying?). FYI, the wax would be a different one (Optimum is on it now, plan on going with P21S Concours)
If my car has a wax and a few layers of sealant on it already, if I wanted to add more wax and sealant would I have to remove the older layers? (dawn dishsoap or claying?). FYI, the wax would be a different one (Optimum is on it now, plan on going with P21S Concours)
In the future, if you know your sealant is still going strong and you just wanted to add another layer of wax, then all you'd really have to do is wash then follow up with another coat of wax.
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If you're going to add more sealant, then yes, you'd want to strip off previous coats of protection and start fresh. Ideally, I'd strip off the protection during the wash phase, then still clay the car for best results. So you could wash with dawn, or wash regularly then give the paint a quick detail with Isopropyl Alcohol and water mix. Clay, then layer your sealant (allow it to cure for 24 hours) then your wax on top. That would give you the best possible results in terms of durability and protection.
In the future, if you know your sealant is still going strong and you just wanted to add another layer of wax, then all you'd really have to do is wash then follow up with another coat of wax.
George
In the future, if you know your sealant is still going strong and you just wanted to add another layer of wax, then all you'd really have to do is wash then follow up with another coat of wax.
George
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Hope that helps.
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We started a thread, "Ask a Professional Detailer" on some other forums with great success and wanted to start a thread on G35Driver to ask me any questions you might have on auto detailing. On e46fanatics, our Ask a Pro Detailer thread is still one of the top threads in their detailing section since July '05, with over 1400 posts and 60k thread views. We'd like to build up a great reference tool here on G35Driver, specifically for Infiniti G35's.
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thanks for the discount! Question - Can you wax your car once a week using DoDo Juice Purple Haze or is that too often?
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Hope that helps.
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You certainly can, it won't hurt anything, but it may be a tad overkill to continuously use any wax that often. When I first apply wax and looking to add multiple layers, I'll usually apply a coat for the first 3 weekly washes to get my 3 coat wax base. After that I'll usually cut back to once a month to maintain the look.
Hope that helps.
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Hope that helps.
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Ok so I posted this question in a different thread and it was recommended that I come here and ask the question...I got my G37s in Blue Slate Debadged this sunday and after waxing and polishing over and over again you can still see the faint outline of the "INFINITI" logo and the "G37S", besides for the small chips I got which I don't understand how that happened bc it's just adhesive holding the badges on (but I ordered touchup paint; hope it comes out nice). Any suggestions? I tried compound, turtle wax, goo- gone, WD-40, and even lighter fluid, and yet I still see the outline in the sunlight. HELP!!!!
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what is the best recommended clay bar to use on my BO? I'm thinking about purchasing a full kit to detail my car since it still has scratches and swirl marks from the dealership prep... right now to wash the car I use the Meguire's Gold Class car wash, Meguire's quick detailer, Meguire's tech 2.0 wax. I'm also looking for something to keep my interior moist.
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