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#916
just got a new g37s, took it to a professional detailer who clayed/polished/waxed the car.
now i just want to maintain it.
im planning on using Poorboy's World Super Slick & Suds with a sheepskin wash mitt. after drying it with some MF waffle weave towels, can i just apply Menzerna High Gloss Acrylic Shield to keep the shine?
i live in a hot dusty climate (middle east)
now i just want to maintain it.
im planning on using Poorboy's World Super Slick & Suds with a sheepskin wash mitt. after drying it with some MF waffle weave towels, can i just apply Menzerna High Gloss Acrylic Shield to keep the shine?
i live in a hot dusty climate (middle east)
Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.
George
#918
Each car is different than the next, so you always want to start with the least aggressive method and work your way up the ladder as needed.
Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.
George
#919
Registered User
Moonlight White and sap spot "discoloration."
I have a new Moonlight White G37X. It sits outside and uncovered. We have two types of sap in our neighborhood - pine from Blue Spruce and willow from Plains Cottonwoods. For some reason the sap cast off has been pretty bad this fall and I wound up with some of it on my car (even though the trees belong to the neighbors and I park as far away as possible). Getting the sap off is not too hard - if it has dried I use mineral oil to soften and then (along with the unhardened sap) I remove it with 70% rubbing alcohol and/or clay bar (used with a detailing spray). That has always worked on car finished for me. But here is the rub (pun intended); there are several places in my MW that when the sap is completely removed (absolutely smooth to the touch) there is a slight "discoloration" of the MW. A slight greyish patch the same shape as the sap blob remains. Most of the sap blobs were removed without any change in MW appearance. Can anyone explain why this would happen? The clear coat appears, and feels to the touch to be intact, but it seems like the "whiteness" has disappeared from the MW. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to photograph it but it never shows up in the picture.
p.s. Also have tried Meguiars Deep Crystal paint cleaner and finished it off with Klasse AIO. Overall it looks great - but those 3-4 spots are buggin me.
p.s. Also have tried Meguiars Deep Crystal paint cleaner and finished it off with Klasse AIO. Overall it looks great - but those 3-4 spots are buggin me.
#920
I have a new Moonlight White G37X. It sits outside and uncovered. We have two types of sap in our neighborhood - pine from Blue Spruce and willow from Plains Cottonwoods. For some reason the sap cast off has been pretty bad this fall and I wound up with some of it on my car (even though the trees belong to the neighbors and I park as far away as possible). Getting the sap off is not too hard - if it has dried I use mineral oil to soften and then (along with the unhardened sap) I remove it with 70% rubbing alcohol and/or clay bar (used with a detailing spray). That has always worked on car finished for me. But here is the rub (pun intended); there are several places in my MW that when the sap is completely removed (absolutely smooth to the touch) there is a slight "discoloration" of the MW. A slight greyish patch the same shape as the sap blob remains. Most of the sap blobs were removed without any change in MW appearance. Can anyone explain why this would happen? The clear coat appears, and feels to the touch to be intact, but it seems like the "whiteness" has disappeared from the MW. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to photograph it but it never shows up in the picture.
p.s. Also have tried Meguiars Deep Crystal paint cleaner and finished it off with Klasse AIO. Overall it looks great - but those 3-4 spots are buggin me.
p.s. Also have tried Meguiars Deep Crystal paint cleaner and finished it off with Klasse AIO. Overall it looks great - but those 3-4 spots are buggin me.
Let me know if you're able to improve the spots at all.
Good luck!
#921
Registered User
Thanks for the reply. I can detect no marring of the surface at all and, therefore, assume the clear coat is in tact. I will give Scratch X a try (I have a bunch of it left over from my Black Sapphire Volvo). Oddly enough, the greyish area seems to be fading back to Moonlight White over time. I can no longer see the two spots on the hood and the one on the trunk is half as visible as before. Weird! Maybe it has something to do with the self healing clear coat. I will report back.
#922
Thanks for the reply. I can detect no marring of the surface at all and, therefore, assume the clear coat is in tact. I will give Scratch X a try (I have a bunch of it left over from my Black Sapphire Volvo). Oddly enough, the greyish area seems to be fading back to Moonlight White over time. I can no longer see the two spots on the hood and the one on the trunk is half as visible as before. Weird! Maybe it has something to do with the self healing clear coat. I will report back.
#925
Registered User
Washed the Moonlight White today and it turns out those marks are completely gone. Must be something to do with the self healing feature. Now if the paint were only less susceptible to chips I would be really happy. Leased this car and don't really want to pay $400 for a clear bra. How well does the Moonlight White touch up paint work? Only 1K miles and already two chips in the front bumper and one on the hood. AND I have been able to avoid driving after they have put sand on the snowy roads. Thought I was rid of this problem when I traded my Black Sapphire Volvo (on which Dr Color Chips worked like a charm- maybe I should try that). Any way - sap discoloration problem solved!
#926
Washed the Moonlight White today and it turns out those marks are completely gone. Must be something to do with the self healing feature. Now if the paint were only less susceptible to chips I would be really happy. Leased this car and don't really want to pay $400 for a clear bra. How well does the Moonlight White touch up paint work? Only 1K miles and already two chips in the front bumper and one on the hood. AND I have been able to avoid driving after they have put sand on the snowy roads. Thought I was rid of this problem when I traded my Black Sapphire Volvo (on which Dr Color Chips worked like a charm- maybe I should try that). Any way - sap discoloration problem solved!
Glad to hear the sap discoloration disappeared!
Let me know how you make out with the chips.
George
#927
Bought a new G37X 2 months ago. Want to keep the shine and give protection to the paint. Could you recommend what to use for this. Live in the Chicago area and the winters can be hard on cars. Also how often should the process be done. The dealer wanted to put on an environmental paint shield called the protector with a 7 year warranty for $600. Took a pass on that with some advice from other forum members. Also a local detailer recommended liquid glass. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
#928
Bought a new G37X 2 months ago. Want to keep the shine and give protection to the paint. Could you recommend what to use for this. Live in the Chicago area and the winters can be hard on cars. Also how often should the process be done. The dealer wanted to put on an environmental paint shield called the protector with a 7 year warranty for $600. Took a pass on that with some advice from other forum members. Also a local detailer recommended liquid glass. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
You want to properly prep the paint prior to applying the Opti-Seal. Wash & Dry and ideally, clay the surface for optimal durability.
I'd also recommend reading over our auto detailing guide for some helpful information.
Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.
#930
Registered Member
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I have a friend buying a car that has sat in the hot southern sun for over a year. some of the black plastics are mottled and faded in various sections in in different degrees - what are the best methods / products for black plastics and vinyl restoration? All I know of is 303 and Mother's back to black (of which I've had mixed results). Thanks!